(A) Height. The district height limitations stipulated elsewhere in this chapter may be exceeded, but such modification shall be in accord with the following.
(1) Architectural projections, such as spires, belfries, parapet walls, cupolas, domes, flues and chimneys, are exempt from the height limitations of this chapter.
(2) Special structures, such as elevator penthouses, gas tanks, grain elevators, scenery lofts, radio and television receiving antennas, manufacturing equipment and necessary mechanical appurtenances, cooling towers, fire towers, substations, smoke stacks and flag poles 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) Communication structures, such as 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) Public or semi-public facilities, such as schools, churches, hospitals, monuments, sanitariums, libraries, 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 requirements.
(B) Yards. The yard requirements stipulated elsewhere in this chapter may be modified as follows.
(1) Uncovered stairs, landings and fire escapes may project into any yard but not to exceed six feet and not closer than three feet to any lot line.
(2) Architectural projections, such as chimneys, flues, sills, eaves, belt courses and ornaments, may project into any required yard; but such projection shall not exceed two feet.
(3) Residential fences are permitted on property lines but shall not exceed a height of four feet in the street yard and shall not be closer than two feet to any public right-of-way.
(4) Security fences are permitted on the property lines but shall not exceed ten feet in height and shall be of an open type similar to chain link or wrought iron fencing.
(5) Accessory uses and detached accessory structures are permitted in the rear yard only; they shall not be closer than ten feet to the principal structure, they shall not exceed 15 feet in height, shall not occupy more than 20% of the rear yard area and shall not be closer than five feet to any lot line nor five feet to an alley line.
(6) Essential services, utilities, electric power and communication transmission lines are exempt from the yard and distance requirements of this chapter.
(7) Landscaping and vegetation are exempt from the yard requirements of this chapter when not in violation of any state or federal law, statute or local law.
(C) Additions. Additions in the front yards of existing structures shall not project beyond the average of the existing front yards on the abutting lot or parcels.
(D) Average front yards. The required front yards may be decreased to the average of the existing front yards of the abutting structures on each side.
(E) Noise. Sirens, whistles and bells which are maintained and utilized solely to serve a public purpose are not to be enjoined under the performance standards section of this chapter.
(Ord. passed - - ; Ord. 2023-10-25A, passed 10-25-2023)