§ 18.30.040 — Height Measurement and Exceptions

A. Maximum Height Allowed. The height of structures shall not exceed the standards established by the applicable zone in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards), except as otherwise provided in this Section. B. Height Measurement. For structures, Height is a vertical distance from the “grade” to the highest point of the coping that defines the volume of the building of a flat roof, or to the deck line of a mansard roof, or to the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof. See Figure 3-2 (Height Measurement). Figure 3-2 Height Measurement C. Height Exceptions. The maximum structure height specified in this Zoning Code shall not apply to the following miscellaneous structures and may be exceeded by no more than 25 percent of the maximum structure height, except that a lower maximum height may be required by the Review Authority through the conditions of an approved discretionary permit. 1. Antennas 2. Chimneys 3. Cupolas 4. Elevators 5. Flag poles, sculptures, and radio towers, provided that they are compatible with surrounding structures. 6. Other mechanical appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy or to be used for any commercial or advertising purpose. 7. Spires 8. Ventilators 9. Water Tanks