A. "Building height" shall be defined for the purposes of this title as a distance measured from the mean ground level to the mean height of the roof as follows:
B. The specific regulation of building height within the various zoning districts shall be as set forth in those sections of this title.
C. No excluded roof equipment or structural element extending beyond the limited height of a building may occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of the area of such roof nor exceed ten feet (10') unless otherwise noted.
D. The building height limits established herein for districts shall not apply to the following:
1. Belfries.
2. Church spires and crosses or other symbols as an element of the principal building.
3. Cupolas and domes which do not contain usable space.
4. Flagpoles.
5. Parapet walls extending not more than three feet (3') above the limiting height of the building.
6. Poles, towers and other structures for essential services.
7. Necessary mechanical and electrical appurtenances, including, but not limited to, chimneys or flues, cooling towers or elevator penthouses.
8. Agricultural buildings on farm properties.
9. Wind energy conversion system towers as regulated by chapter 29 of this title.
10. Antenna support structures as regulated by chapter 30 of this title.
E. Building heights in excess of the standards established within the individual zoning districts or this section may be allowed through a conditional use permit provided that:
1. The site is capable of accommodating the increased intensity of use.
2. The increased intensity of use does not cause an increase in traffic volumes beyond the capacity of the surrounding streets.
3. Public utilities and services are adequate.
4. For each additional story or for each additional ten feet (10') above the maximum building height allowed within the applicable zoning district, front and side yard setback requirements shall be increased by five feet (5').
5. The increased height is not in conflict with airport zoning regulations as provided in chapter 36 of this title.
6. The performance standards and criteria of chapter 4 of this title are considered and satisfied. (Ord. 867, sec. 29, 5-17-2010; amd. Ord. 1031, 6-1-2020; Ord. 1047, 6-7-2021)