The district height limitations stipulated elsewhere in this
Ordinance may be exceeded, but such modification shall be in accord
with the following:
A.
Architectural Projections. Architectural projections
such as spires, steeples, belfries, parapet walls, cupolas, domes,
flues, and chimneys are exempt from the height limitations of this
Ordinance.
B.
Special Structures. Special structures such as elevator
penthouses, mechanical penthouses, gas tanks, grain elevators, observation
towers, and scenery lofts, manufacturing equipment and necessary appurtenances,
cooling towers, fire towers, substations, and smoke stacks are exempt
from the height limitations of this Ordinance; provided the special
structures are an integral part of and do not detract from the design
of the principal structure as approved by the Plan Commission and/or
Architectural Board.
C.
Essential Services, Utilities, Water Towers, and
Electric Power and Communication Transmission Lines. Essential services,
utilities, water towers, and electric power and communication transmission
lines are exempt from the height limitations of this Ordinance.
D.
Communication Structures. Ground-mounted earth station
dish antennas shall not exceed a height of 15 feet. Building-mounted
earth station dish antennas shall not exceed the maximum height regulation
of the district in which they are located.
E.
Agricultural Structures. Agricultural structures,
such as barns, silos, windmills, shall not exceed in height twice
their distance from the nearest lot line.
F.
Public or Semipublic Facilities. Public or semipublic
facilities, such as schools, churches, hospitals, monuments, sanatoriums,
libraries, and governmental offices and stations, may be erected to
a height of 60 feet, provided all required yards are increased not
less than one foot for each foot the structure exceeds the district's
maximum height requirement.
G.
Modification of Other Ordinances and Regulations
Not Permitted Under this Division. Modifications permitted under this
Division of this Ordinance do not modify any requirements of federal,
State, or local building codes relating to the elements addressed
in this Division of this Ordinance.
The yard requirements stipulated elsewhere in this Ordinance
may be modified as follows:
A.
Uncovered Stairs, Landings, and Fire Escapes. Uncovered
stairs, landings, and fire escapes may project into any yard, but
not further than six feet and shall not be closer than three feet
to any lot line.
B.
Architectural Projections. Architectural projections,
such as chimneys, flues, sills, eaves, belt courses, and ornaments,
may project into any required yard; but such projections shall not
exceed two feet. (See § 15-2.0202(E)(1)(2) of this Ordinance
for exceptions.)
C.
Essential Services, Utilities, and Electric Power
and Communication Transmission Lines. Essential services, utilities,
and electric power and communication transmission lines are exempt
from the yard and distance requirements of this Ordinance.
D.
Landscape Bufferyards, Landscaping, Vegetation,
and Areas of Natural Resource Features Mitigation Exempt from Yard
and Setback Requirements. Landscape bufferyards, landscaping, vegetation,
and natural resource features mitigation area are exempt from the
yard and setback requirements of this Ordinance. Landscape plantings
such as shrubs shall not be permitted in the street right-of-way unless
approved by the Plan Commission.
Additions in the street yard of existing structures shall not
project beyond the average of the existing street yards on the abutting
lots or parcels.
Structures shall provide a street yard as required by this Ordinance
on the street that the structure faces. A second street yard shall
be provided on the side of the structure abutting a second public
or private street. The setbacks on each street shall be as specified
in this Ordinance.
Lots abutting two opposite streets shall provide the front yard
setback required by the district in which the lot is located from
each street upon which the lot abuts, except fences may be constructed
to locate property lines in the yard opposite the front of the residence,
in accordance with the applicable provisions of § 15-3.0802E.2.b.
Where a lot is located partially within the FW District that
portion of the lot in the FW District shall be utilized to meet the
lot area requirements of the adjoining zoning district. In no case,
shall the FW District be used to increase the maximum permitted net
floor area ratio (NFAR) or maximum net density (ND) of any parcel
of land or lot which exceeds those levels as determined by the site
intensity calculations and capacity calculations of Division 15-3.0500
of this Ordinance.
Where a lot is located partially within a deed restricted and
preserved natural resource protection area or open space area (see
Divisions 15-3.0500 and 15-4.0100) that portion of the lot in such
an area may be utilized to meet the lot area requirements of the zoning
district. In no case, however, shall such eligibility be used to increase
the maximum permitted net floor area ratio (NFAR) or maximum net density
(ND) of any parcel of land or lot which exceeds those levels as determined
by the site intensity calculations and capacity calculations of Division
15-3.0500 of this Ordinance. For residential properties from the front
property line to the area to be preserved shall not be less than 110
feet at any point. Any buildings or structures shall not be located
any closer than 30 feet from a wetland and 75 feet from an FC District,
FFO District or FW District.
Sirens, whistles, and bells which are maintained and utilized
solely to serve a public purpose are exempt from the sound level standards
of this Ordinance. (Also see § 15-3.1107B.)
