(A) Ordinary exceptions. This chapter shall not be deemed to limit or restrict the height of belfries, chimneys, church steeples, clock towers, cooling towers, elevators, stacks, water towers or any similar appurtenances to buildings, but these structures shall be subject to such restrictions and regulations as may be imposed by other ordinances.
(B) Restricted exceptions. Churches, public or semi-public buildings, hospitals, schools, colleges and private clubs may exceed the height restrictions of the district in which they are constructed; provided, such structures shall have side yards on both sides, complying with the area regulations of the district and, in addition, the side yards shall be increased one foot in width for each five feet that the height of the building exceeds the height regulation of the district.
(1992 Code, § 9-1-112)