§ 6.4.2 — Height

6.4.2. - Height.

Building height shall conform to the requirements of the applicable zoning district regulations (Chapter 4, Zoning Districts). (1) Measurement. Building height shall be measured according to the definition of building height in Chapter 2, and as provided in the International Building Code. (2) Exceptions. (a) Height limit shall not apply to belfries, chimneys, church roof structures not intended for human occupancy, church spires, cupolas, domes, monuments, water towers, flag poles, or similar structures, provided: (b) The structure does not interfere with Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 77, Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace; (c) The structure does not extend more than 25 feet above the maximum permitted building height, except as allowed herein; (d) The structure does not exceed a maximum height of 100 feet above grade; (e) The structure is not constructed for the purpose of providing additional floor area in the building; and (f) The structure complies with the screening requirements for mechanical equipment and appurtenances in Section 9.6. (g) In the MUCC, MUAC, MUD, MUE, RC, and I districts, additional height up to a maximum of two additional stories may be allowed if, in addition to any setback necessary to accommodate the yard requirements set forth in Part B., the building or structure is set back an additional 20 feet from the front and rear property lines for each additional story, except that where a building or structure in a non-residential zoning district is located within 100 feet of the boundary of a residential zoning district, the height of the building or structure shall not exceed three stories. A Type A Landscaped buffer shall be provided between any structure qualifying for additional height under the provisions of this section and any adjoining lower intensity zoning district.