Chapter 17.132 GENERAL EXCEPTIONS

17.132.010 General exception to building height.

17.132.020 Height exceptions for public buildings.

17.132.030 Public dedications.

17.132.040 Miscellaneous setback exceptions.


17.132.010 General exception to building height.

Projections such as chimneys, spires, domes, elevator shaft housing, flagpoles, and other similar objects not used for human occupancy are not subject to the building height limitations of the underlying zone. (Ord. 619, 2003)

17.132.020 Height exceptions for public buildings.

Public or quasi-public buildings, hospitals, places of worship, and educational institutions may be constructed to a height not to exceed forty-five (45) feet provided the required yards are increased one foot for each foot of additional building height above the height regulation for the zone. (Ord. 619, 2003)

17.132.030 Public dedications.

Setback restrictions of this title shall not apply to existing structures whose setback is reduced by a public dedication. (Ord. 619, 2003)

17.132.040 Miscellaneous setback exceptions.

Setback limitations stipulated elsewhere in this title may be modified as follows:

A. Bus shelters that are intended for use by the general public and are under public ownership and/or control shall be exempt from setback requirements.

B. Side and rear yards of underground structures may be reduced to three feet except all openings into the structure, including doors, windows, skylights, plumbing, intake and exhaust vents, shall meet the minimum setbacks of the district. (Ord. 619, 2003)