§ 2.16 EXCEPTIONS.
   A.    . 
       , as defined in Article 1.00, shall be permitted as authorized and regulated by franchise agreements and federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, it being the intention of this Ordinance to permit modification to regulations governing area, or height, or placement, and use of land in the when strict compliance with such regulations would not be practical or feasible.
      Although may be exempt from certain regulations, proposals for construction of shall still be subject to site plan review and review, it being the intention of the to achieve efficient use of the land and alleviate adverse impact on nearby uses or lands. shall comply with all applicable regulations that do not affect the basic design or essential operation of said services.
   B.   Exceptions to height standards. The height limitations of this Ordinance shall not apply to chimneys, spires, public monuments, wireless transmission towers, , water towers, and flag poles, provided that the following requirements are complied with:
      1.   Windmills. The maximum height of windmills used for pumping water to uses shall be 35 feet, provided that the windmill is set back from all a distance equal to the height of the windmill. Windmills shall be located in the rear of a residential district, but may be located in the non-required front of an agricultural district if necessitated by the configuration of and uses. Windmills for the generation of electricity shall be subject to the standards of § 8.02, subsection KK, . (revised 10/7/2008)
      2.   Wireless communications facilities. The maximum height of a tower shall be 120 feet, as specified in § 8.02, subsection V.3. (added 1/12/2010)
      3.   Flagpoles. Flagpoles in residential and agricultural districts shall not exceed 25 feet in height. Flagpoles in nonresidential districts shall not exceed 40 feet in height. (added 1/12/2010)
      4.   . from height standards may be sought from the . In considering such a request, the shall consider the character of the surrounding uses, the height of surrounding , and potential detriment to the health, safety, or general welfare of surrounding properties. (revised 10/7/2008)
   C.   Voting place. The provisions of this Ordinance shall not be construed to interfere with the of any property as a voting place in connection with a public election.
(Ord. passed 7-9-2013)