11-17-3: HEIGHT:
   A.   Allowable Increases: Except in the Wild and Scenic Recreational River District, building, antenna and antenna support structure heights in excess of those standards contained in the district provisions and any other sections of this title may be allowed through a conditional use permit; provided, that:
      1.   Demonstrated need is established for the increase in height, and said increase will not violate the intent and character of the zoning district in which the structure is located.
      2.   The site is capable of accommodating the increased structure size.
      3.   The potential increased intensity and size of use does not cause an increase in traffic volumes beyond the capacity of the surrounding streets.
      4.   Public utilities and services are adequate.
      5.   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%).
      6.   The construction does not limit solar access to abutting and/or neighboring properties.
      7.   The provisions of subsection 11-4-2F of this title are considered and satisfactorily met.
   B.   Exceptions: Except in the Wild and Scenic Recreational River District, the building height limits established for the respective zoning districts 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 and statues, public and semipublic only.
      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 34 of this title.
      14.   Antennas and antenna support structures as regulated by chapter 33 of this title.
   C.   Restrictions On Projections: No excluded roof equipment or structure 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. (Prior Code § 20-17-3)