§ 155.018 BUILDING HEIGHT LIMITS.

   (A)   Measurement. The height of a structure shall be measured vertically from the average elevation of the natural grade of the ground covered by the structure to the highest point of the structure or to the coping of a flat roof, to the deck line of a mansard roof, or to the mean height between eaves and ridges for a hip, gable, or gambrel roof.

(Ord. 1992-10, § 202.1, passed 3-18-1993)

   (B)   Exceptions. Towers, spires, cupolas, chimneys, penthouses, water tanks, flagpoles, monuments, scenery lofts, radio and television aerials and antennas, transmission towers, fire towers, and similar structures and necessary mechanical appurtenances covering not more than 10% of the ground area covered by the structure may be erected to a height of not more than 100 feet or not more than 25 feet above the height limit prescribed by the regulations for the district in which the site is located, whichever is less.  Utility poles and towers shall not be subject to the height limits prescribed in the district regulations.

(Ord. 1992-10, § 202.2, passed 3-18-1993)

   (C)   Heights greater than prescribed.  Additional height may be permitted, subject to first obtaining a special use permit as per §§ 155.140 through 155.152, in each case.

(Ord. 1992-10, § 202.3, passed 3-18-1993)