A. Building heights in excess of those standards contained in the district provisions 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 volume beyond the capacity of the surrounding streets.
3. Public utilities and services are adequate.
4. For each additional story over the district limitation or for each additional ten feet (10') above the maximum allowed per district, front and side yard setback requirements shall be increased by ten percent (10%).
5. The provisions of subsection 10-4-3E of this title are considered and satisfactorily met.
B. The building height limits established for district shall not apply to the following:
1. Belfries.
2. Chimneys or flues.
3. Church spires.
4. Cooling towers.
5. Cupolas and domes which do not contain usable floor space.
6. Elevator penthouses.
7. Flagpoles.
8. Monuments.
9. Parapet walls extending not more than three feet (3') above the limiting height of the building.
10. Poles, towers and other structures for essential services.
11. Necessary mechanical and electrical appurtenances.
12. Farming buildings.
13. Wind energy conversion system towers as regulated by chapter 17, article C of this title.
14. Communication reception/transmission devices as regulated by chapter 17, article D 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 in subsection B of this section. (Ord. 2004-40, 1-3-2005)