§ 10-4.401. Height Exceptions.

The following are exceptions to the height limits required by this Chapter:

(a)

Roof structures or equipment required to operate and maintain a building such as chimneys, elevator housings, mechanical equipments, stairways, vents, or similar equipment or structures may exceed the height limits as limited by the California Building Codes (CBC) or by ten (10) feet, whichever is less. In the event of a conflict the CBC requirement controls.

(b)

Architectural features of a building such as towers, spires, cupolas, and flag poles may be erected to a height up to twenty-five (25) percent above the height limit, or no more than ten (10) feet above the height limit, whichever is less.

(c)

Public and utility facilities such as water towers, city owned and operated communication facilities, transmission and distribution poles and towers for public utilities are not subject to the height limits of this Chapter.

(d)

Height regulations for roof mounted wireless communication facilities are provided in Section 10-3.406c.

(e)

Any request for a height greater than provided in this section may be considered with a conditional use permit from the Board.