§ 5.59 HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS.
   (A)   The following structures may exceed the height requirements of the district by not more than 15 feet:
      (1)   Belfries;
      (2)   Chimneys;
      (3)   Church spires;
      (4)   Cooling towers;
      (5)   Cupolas;
      (6)   Elevator bulkheads;
      (7)   Public monuments;
      (8)   Radio and television antennas and towers; and
      (9)   Roof structures housing necessary mechanical appurtenances.
   (B)   Parapet walls may exceed the height requirements of the district by not more than four feet. In any case, a parapet wall shall not exceed four feet in height, measured from the adjoining roof.
   (C)   An enclosed stairway used to access a rooftop terrace or patio in the MFR Residential District may exceed the height requirements of the district by not more than nine feet, provided that the area of the enclosed stairway above the allowable building height does not exceed 160 square feet. Only one such enclosed stairway exceeding the height requirement shall be permitted per building.
(Ord. effective 11-29-2013; Ord. effective 5-13-2022)