(A) Intent. The intent of these height standards is to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare by providing for adequate light and air, and by ensuring adequate fire protection service.
(B) General height standards applicable to all zoning districts.
(1) Height requirements. The maximum height permitted shall be as described below and noted in the Maximum Structure Height table, subject to the exceptions listed in division (B)(2) below.
(a) Measuring height. In all instances, the height of a structure shall be measured from grade level at the lowest point of the base of the structure to the highest point of the of the structure, excluding the necessary appurtenances listed in division (B)(2)(d) below.
(b) Additional residential limitations. No accessory structure located in a residential zoning district may exceed the height of the primary structure on the property.
Maximum Structure Height
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Zoning District | Type of Structure | |
Primary | Accessory | |
Maximum Structure Height
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Zoning District | Type of Structure | |
Primary | Accessory | |
A- Agricultural | 40 ft. | 35 ft. |
RR - Residential: Rural | 40 ft. | 26 ft. |
R1.0 - Residential: 1.0 Unit/Acre | 35 ft. | 26 ft. |
R2.5 - Residential: 2.5 Units/Acre | 35 ft | 26 ft. |
R3.5 - Residential: 3.5 Units/Acre | 35 ft | 26 ft. |
R5.0: Residential: 5.0 Units/Acre | 35 ft | 26 ft. |
RMH - Residential Manufactured Home Park | 35 ft | 26 ft. |
RM - Residential: Multifamily | 45 ft | 26 ft. |
CN: Commercial: Neighborhood | 45 ft | 26 ft. |
CC - Commercial: Community | 45 ft | 26 ft. |
CR - Commercial: Regional | 55 ft | 26 ft. |
IN - Institutional | 50 ft. | 26 ft. |
IBD - Industrial: Business Park | 50 ft. | 35 ft. |
IL - Industrial: Light | 50 ft. | 35 ft. |
IG - Industrial: General | 50 ft. | 35 ft. |
(2) Exceptions. No structure may be erected or changed so as to make its height greater than specified in the applicable zoning district, except as noted below. For the purposes of this section, the height of church steeples, chimneys, and other structures which are attached or otherwise a part of another structure shall be measured from grade level.
(a) General exceptions. The following structures may exceed the permitted height regulations by twofold (x2):
1. Church steeples;
2. Spires, belfries, and cupolas; and
3. Industrial related storage tanks, mechanical equipment, and smokestacks.
(b) Telecommunications towers and antenna. The height of telecommunication towers and antenna shall meet the requirements of § 156.073.
(c) Amateur radio towers. Amateur radio towers shall meet the requirements of the § 156.062(B)(6)(b).
(d) Necessary appurtenances. The following structural elements may exceed the permitted height standards for the zoning district in which they are located by up to ten feet:
1. Necessary mechanical appurtenances;
2. Utility substations and related essential facilities;
3. Water tanks;
4. Chimneys;
5. Fire towers;
6. Stair towers;
7. Stage bulkheads; and
8. Elevator bulkheads.
(e) Agricultural structures. All structures in a zoning district where agriculture is allowed that are used in agricultural products storage and/or processing may exceed the permitted height standards for the district in which they are located and be erected to any height that is necessary for their operation. This exemption shall not be interpreted as applying to commercial agricultural structures, such as commercial grain terminals and similar uses.
(f) Water towers. Water towers may exceed the permitted height standards for the zoning district in which they are located and may be erected to a maximum height of 200 feet.
(3) FAA requirements. Nothing in this chapter, including the exceptions listed above shall be interpreted as waiving any height regulations related to air travel. All applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restrictions and regulations shall apply to all structures.
(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2008-6B, passed 6-9-08)