§ 25-2-531 — HEIGHT LIMIT EXCEPTIONS

§ 25-2-531 - HEIGHT LIMIT EXCEPTIONS.

(A) This section provides exceptions to zoning district height limits. (B) Subsection (C) applies to: (1) parapet walls, chimneys, vents, and mechanical or safety features including fire towers, stairways, elevator penthouses, heating or cooling equipment, solar installations, and protective covers; and (2) ornamental towers, cupolas, domes, and spires that are not designed for occupancy. (C) A structure described in Subsection (B) may exceed a zoning district height limit by the greater of: (1) 15 percent; (2) the amount necessary to comply with a federal or state regulation; (3) for a stack or vent, the amount necessary to comply with generally accepted engineering standards; or (4) for a spire, 30 percent. (D) The height of a home radio or television receiving antenna or a flagpole may not exceed the lesser of: (1) a 50 feet; or (2) if attached to a building, 25 feet above the building; or (3) if located on the ground, 125 percent of the zoning district height limit. (E) A radio tower operated by a licensed amateur radio operator may not exceed a height of 60 feet plus 15 feet for antennae. The Land Use Commission may approve a greater height as a conditional use. (F) An antenna located on a building in a non-residential zoning district may exceed the zoning district height limit by not more than 20 feet. (G) A fly tower that is constructed within a performing arts theater that seats 300 or more people may be up to 80 feet in height, regardless of the zoning district height limit, unless a lower height limit is required by City Code Chapter 25-2, Article 10 (Compatibility Standards). The fly tower must be: (1) located on land owned by the City of Austin; and (2) designed and used for moving set pieces, lights, microphones, and other equipment on and off stage.

Source: Section 13-2-608; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 010607-8; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 040826-67; Ord. 20080724-082; Ord. 20100923-132.