(A) Height requirements. The maximum height permitted shall be as described in Table 4.2: Residential Districts Lot Standards, subject to the exceptions listed in this section.
(1) Measuring height. In all instances, the height of a structure shall be measured from adjacent grade level to the highest point of the structure, excluding the necessary appurtenances such as chimneys, church spires, steeples, clock or bell towers, cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, fire towers, penthouses, stacks, tanks, water towers, transmission towers or essential mechanical equipment not prohibited by other laws or further provisions of this ordinance.
(2) Additional residential limitations. No accessory structure located in a residential zoning district may exceed the height of the principal structure on the property.
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(B) Height 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.
(1) General exceptions. The following structures may exceed the permitted height regulations by twofold (x 2):
(a) Church steeples;
(b) Spires, belfries and cupolas; and
(c) Industrial related storage tanks, mechanical equipment and smokestacks.
(2) Height of residential structures. In the districts limiting the height of single-family residential structures to 35 feet, a dwelling may be increased in height not to exceed 40 feet provided the required side yards are increased two additional feet for each foot the structure exceeds 35 feet in height.
(3) Telecommunications towers and antenna. The height of telecommunication towers and antenna shall meet the requirements of § 7.16.
(4) Amateur radio towers. Amateur radio towers shall meet the requirements of § 7.10.
(5) 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:
(a) Necessary mechanical appurtenances;
(b) Utility substations and related essential facilities;
(c) Water tanks;
(d) Chimneys;
(e) Fire towers;
(f) Stair towers;
(g) Stage bulkheads; and
(h) Elevator bulkheads.
(6) 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.
(C) FAA requirements. Nothing in this ordinance, 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. 07-16, passed 12-10-2007)