§ 48-81. Exclusions from height limitations.

(a)

The height limitations imposed by the regulations of this chapter shall not apply to the following:

(1)

Chimney.

(2)

Church spire.

(3)

Flagpole, when associated with a residential use only.

(4)

Mechanical appurtenance.

(5)

Monument.

(6)

Water tower.

(b)

The height limitations imposed by the regulations of this chapter shall not apply to the following, subject to the conditions imposed in this section:

(1)

Cupola, provided that the height of the interior floor under the cupola shall not exceed the height limitation for the building, minus eight feet.

(2)

Dish antenna, as regulated by section 48-368, dish antenna.

(3)

Parapet walls, not to extend more than four feet above the roof line of the building.

(4)

Coastal Watch Tower, provided it meets the regulations of section 48-91, Habitable Floors, the dimensional requirements of the zoning district in which it is proposed and the design criteria as noted in the Residential Design Manual.

(5)

Concealed building mounted antenna and the structural element used to conceal it shall not extend more than 15 feet above the roof line of the building or structure and be located away from the roof edge in order to be invisible from the ground.

(6)

Amusement rides, including but not limited to ferris wheels, shall not exceed 60 feet in height above existing natural grade.

(7)

Structural poles associated with "Aerial Adventure Parks" shall not exceed 60 feet in height above natural or original grade.

(c)

No portion of a structure extending above the height limitations of the district in which it is located shall be occupied or intended for human occupancy.

(d)

Within the SED-80 district, only chimneys and flagpoles are excluded from the height limitations of that district.

(Code 1990, § 22-111; Ord. No. 07-04-011, § I, 4-25-2007; Ord. No. 11-12-044, Pt. VI, 12-7-2011; Ord. No. 12-12-037, Pt. III, 12-5-2012; Ord. No. 13-11-034, Pt. I, 11-6-2013)