(a) Special industrial structures such as cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, fire towers, water tanks, and water towers, which require a greater height than provided in the district, may be erected to a greater height than permitted, provided that:
(1) The structure shall not occupy more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot area;
(2) The setback requirements of the district in which the structure is erected shall be increased by one (1) foot for each foot of height over the maximum height permitted; and
(3) The structure is necessary to comply with state or federal statutes or regulations.
(b) The height limitations of this code shall not apply to flagpoles, church spires, belfries, chimneys, antennas, or water tanks.
(Passed 7-7-22.)