A. Measurement. The height of a structure shall be measured vertically from the average elevation of the ground level along the front property line to the highest point of the structure.
B. Exceptions. Towers, spires, cupolas, chimneys, penthouses, water tanks, flagpoles, monuments, scenery lofts, new wireless telecommunication facilities, radio and television aerials, transmission towers, fire towers and similar structures and necessary mechanical appurtenances covering not more than ten percent of the ground area covered by the structure may be erected to a height not more than twenty-five (25) feet above the height limit prescribed by the regulations for the zone in which the site is located. Utility poles and towers shall not be subject to the height limits prescribed by the regulations for the zone in which the site is located. Utility poles and towers shall not be subject to the height limits prescribed in the zone regulations. Nothing in this title pertaining to fence and wall heights shall be construed so as to apply to a fence or wall required by any law, regulation or safety standard of the state of California or agency thereof. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2015-01 § 4, 2015: prior code § 7478)