(A) Permitted exceptions for communications towers and structural appurtenances. The following kinds of communications towers and structural appurtenances shall be permitted to exceed the height limitations for authorized uses:
(1) Ornamental in purpose, such as church steeples, belfries, cupolas, domes, ornamental towers and flag poles; provided that such structural elements do not exceed 20% of the gross roof area; and
(2) Communications towers and appurtenances to mechanical or structural functions, such as chimneys and smoke stacks, water tanks, elevator and stairwell penthouses, ventilators, radio or television towers, aerials and fire and base towers; provided the total height of the structure or the building and appurtenance is 175 feet or less measured from the ground. The foregoing permitted exceptions shall not be for human occupancy or dwelling.
(B) Permitted exceptions, Conservation-Greenbelt and Agricultural Districts.
(1) No exceptions are permitted for residential structures.
(2) Structures for agricultural operations are permitted up to 75 feet.
(3) Other nonresidential permitted structures may be erected to a height in excess of that specified; provided each front, side and rear yard minimum is increased one foot for each one foot of additional height above the district requirements.
(C) Permitted exceptions, Residential Districts.
(1) No other exceptions are permitted for residential structures. Antennas and flag poles are allowed, but not to exceed the height of 45 feet from the ground.
(2) Principal hospital and church structures may be permitted to exceed height limitations with a maximum total height limit of 75 feet provided each front, side and rear yard is increased by one foot for each one foot of additional height above the district maximum requirement.
(D) Permitted exception, Business and Industrial Districts. In any Business or Industrial District any principal structure may be erected at a height in excess of that specified for the district provided each front, side and rear yard minimum is increased one foot for each one foot of additional height above the district maximum requirement.
(Prior Code, § 15.304) (Ord. eff. 12-1-2019)