§ 157.101 EXCEPTIONS FROM HEIGHT LIMITATION.
   (A)   Church spires, belfries, cupolas and domes which do not contain useable space; monuments, fire and hose towers, flag poles, chimneys and parapets, and walks extending not more than three feet above the maximum height of the building. Cooling towers and elevator penthouses may be constructed to a height which is up to 50% in excess of the limitations set forth elsewhere in this chapter if approved as provided within this chapter.
   (B)   Heights allowed under this section shall be permitted only by a conditional use permit granted by resolution of the City Council determining that such structure would not be dangerous to the public and would not adversely affect adjoining or adjacent property.
   (C)   (1)   On that portion of any lot which slopes downhill from the street at an average slope of 25% or more (measured in the general direction of the side lot lines) and is to be occupied by the main building, an additional 12 feet of height may be permitted in such main building provided the lowest floor shall not be less than ten feet below the average established property line grades along the front lot.
      (2)   The floor of the basement shall be considered the lowest floor and a cellar or sub-basement floor shall not be counted.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014)