A. Measurement of
is the vertical distance measured from the
elevation to the highest point of a flat roof; to the deck line of a mansard roof; or to the middle (between the eave and
) of the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof, except as follows: (See Figure 6.4.4-A, Measurement of
.)
1. Historic Preservation
(HPZ)
is the vertical distance measured between the highest part of a and the finished
at the midpoint of the front facade of the principal , excluding chimneys, mechanical equipment, and other miscellaneous additions.
2.
Environs
(AEZ)
3. Scenic Corridor
(SCZ)
The vertical distance of a
is measured from
, at all points within the
, to the highest point on a roof. Any wall extending above the roof, such as a parapet wall or a fire wall, is considered part of the roof for purposes of measuring
.
4. Hillside Development
(HDZ)
See height measurement standards in Section 5.2.7.A, .
B. Measurement of All Other
1. General
The height of all
, other than
, is the vertical distance measured from
at the base of the at all points along that to the top of the . For
within six feet of a
, the
used for measuring height is the lower of the two grades on each side of that
. Perimeter walls are measured from the base of the wall that faces an
property.
2.
Environs
(AEZ)
C. Height Exceptions
The following structural elements may extend above the maximum allowed height, subject to any limitations listed: (See Figure 6.4.4-B, Exceptions to .)
1. Ornamental Elements
Ornamental elements of the
and
, such as spires, cupolas, belfries, clock towers, and domes, provided that such elements:
a. Are not for human occupancy; and,
b. Do not exceed ten feet above the allowed
, except as follows:
(1) Ornamental elements of
and
proposed to exceed ten feet above the allowed
are processed in accordance with Section 3.4.3, Zoning Examiner Special Exception Procedure. Additionally, the Design Review Board shall review and forward a recommendation to the Zoning Examiner on the proposal. Ornamental elements proposed to exceed ten feet above the permitted height must comply with the following:
(a) The ornamental element is an integral part of the
’s architecture, and is not for human occupancy;
(b) The ornamental elements proposed to exceed ten feet above the allowed
shall not be used for signage;
(c) The applicant shall demonstrate how the proposal minimizes impacts to existing
by including a view shed analysis and an analysis of the
grades and
property grades as part of their submittal; or,
(d)
required for the architectural element will be one foot for each additional foot in height that it exceeds the base allowance of ten feet.
2. Functional Elements
Chimneys, mechanical penthouses, and bulkheads for stairwells, elevator shafts, or skylights, provided that such elements:
a. Are not for human occupancy;
b. Do not exceed ten feet above the allowed
; and,
c. Do not exceed 25% of the total roof area of the
on which they are located.
3. Mechanical and Accessory Equipment
Mechanical equipment, except solar energy equipment, and accessories necessary to the operation or maintenance of the
, provided that such elements:
a. Do not exceed six feet above the allowed
;
b. Do not exceed 25% of the total roof area of the
on which they are located;
c. Are concealed by an
; and,
d. Are located away from the edge of the
a distance equivalent to the height of the elements.
4. Solar Energy Equipment
Solar energy equipment, provided that such elements do not exceed the allowable height limits by more than ten feet.
5. Parapet Walls and Safety Railings
Parapet walls and safety railings, provided they do not exceed the allowable height by more than four feet.
6. Communications
(Excluding Communications Facilities)
Communications
not in conjunction with a communications facility, excluding dish
greater than three feet in diameter, provided such elements do not exceed the allowable height limits by more than five feet.
7. Dish
Dish
, greater than three feet in diameter, provided that such elements:
a. Do not exceed the allowable height limits by more than ten feet;
b. Are located as close to the center of the roof as possible;
c. Are screened from view, to the maximum extent possible without interfering with reception, from the
of the property at pedestrian level by an
, such as a parapet wall at the roof’s edge; and,
d. Are located on a
with a
greater than 40 feet.
8. Communications
(Associated with Communications Facilities)
Communications
, other than those associated with wireless communications, in conjunction with a communications facility do not have a maximum height limitation, provided the
are located at least one foot distance for every foot in height measured from all
of residentially zoned property.
9. Change of Zoning
If the Mayor and Council authorize a rezoning of a property and a
(s) exists on the property that exceeds the maximum required height for the proposed , the existing
shall be considered conforming. This exception applies only to
existing at the time of authorization, except as provided by Section 6.4.5.B.10, Historic Preservation Zone (HPZ).
10. Historic Preservation
(HPZ)
New construction in a Historic Preservation
(HPZ) may exceed the height standards of the
if additional height is needed to be
with the height of other
within the
as determined by the Planning and Development Services Department
.
(Am. Ord. 11070, 5/14/2013)