(a) Height. The district height limitations stipulated elsewhere in this chapter may be exceeded, but such modifications shall be in accord with the following.
(1) Architectural projections. Spires, belfries, parapet walls, cupolas, domes, flues, and chimneys are exempt from the height limitations of this chapter.
(2) Special structures. Radio and television receiving antennas are exempt from the height limitations of this chapter.
(3) Essential services. Utilities, water towers, electric power, and communication transmission lines are exempt from the height limitations of this chapter.
(4) Communications structures. Radio and television transmission and relay towers, aerials, and observation towers shall not exceed in height three times their distance from the nearest lot line.
(5) Agricultural structures. Barns, silos, and windmills shall not exceed in height twice their distance from the nearest lot line.
(6) Public or semi-public facilities. Schools, churches, hospitals, governmental offices, and stations may be erected to a height of 60 feet, provided all required yards are increased not less than one foot for each foot the structure exceeds the district’s maximum height requirement.
(b) Yards. The yard requirements stipulated elsewhere in this chapter may be modified as follows.
(1) Uncovered stairs. Uncovered stairs, landings, and fire escapes may project up to six feet into any yard, but shall not be closer than three feet to any lot line.
(2) Architectural projections. Chimneys, flues, sills, window wells, eaves, belt courses, and ornaments may project into any required yard; but such projection shall not exceed two feet.
(3) Essential services. Essential service, utilities, electric power, and communication transmission lines are exempt from the yard and distance requirements of this chapter.
(4) Landscaping. Landscaping and vegetation are exempt from the yard requirements of this chapter.
(5) Additions. Additions in the street yard of existing structures shall not project beyond the average of the existing street yards on the abutting lots or parcels.
(6) Decks, porches, and handicapped ramps. For purposes of this chapter, decks and porches shall be considered a part of a building or structure for determining setback compliance (see § 13-1-40(1) for patios). Handicapped ramps shall not be considered a part of a building for determining setback compliance.
(Ord. passed 1-18-2021)