§ 22.16.060. Height measurement and height limit exceptions.

All structures shall meet the following standards relating to height, except for fences and walls, which shall comply with chapter 22.20 (Fences, Hedges, and Walls):

(1)

Maximum height. The height of structures shall not exceed the standards established by the applicable zoning districts in article II (Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses). Maximum height shall be measured from the finished grade adjacent to any point at each exterior wall of the structure to the highest point of the roofline, above and parallel to the finished grade. Structures in hillside areas shall comply with the height regulations provided in section 22.22.120 (Architecture).

(2)

Exceptions to height limits. Exceptions to the height limits for nonresidential structures shall apply in the following manner:

a.

Elevator penthouses and lofts. Roof-mounted structures for the housing of elevators, lofts, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, or similar equipment shall be allowed, up to a maximum of 15 feet above the allowed structure height. The total square footage of all structures above the allowed height shall not exceed 25 percent of the total roof area of the main structure. Additional height or area may be allowed subject to the approval of a minor conditional use permit in compliance with chapter 22.56.

b.

Chimneys, spires, towers, etc. Chimneys, cupolas, domes, flag poles, gables, spires, towers, and similar structures may exceed the height limit established for the applicable zoning district, up to a maximum of 20 feet. Additional height may be allowed subject to the approval of a minor conditional use permit in compliance with chapter 22.56.

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(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98; Ord. No. 04(2012), § 7, 4-17-12)