Definitions of Height measurement for each Zone are established by Section 19.08.240. No structure shall be constructed to a Height in any one part exceeding the heights set forth in this Chapter. Maximum Heights shall only be allowed in cases where there is no significant view blockage and when all setback requirements pursuant to this Chapter are satisfied. All Height applications are subject to the Design Review requirements in Chapter 20.04. (Ord. 2015-3 Exhibit D, 2015; Ord. 2005-1 § 5, 2005; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)

In the R-3 and C-1 zones, no structure shall in any one part exceed thirty-six feet in height. (Ord. 92-8 § 23, 1992; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)

In the R-1W Zone, no structure shall in any one part exceed twenty-two feet in height, except as hereinafter provided. (Ord. 2015-3 Exhibit D, 2015; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)

In the R1-L and R-2 Zones, no structure shall at any one point (excluding chimneys) exceed twenty-two feet in Height. If a structure under this Section is to undergo a “substantial improvement” as defined by applicable regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as may be amended from time to time, then Height shall be measured from the highest point of the structure (excluding chimneys) to Base Flood Elevation plus one foot of freeboard, pursuant to Section 19.08.240. If a structure under this Section does not involve a “substantial improvement” then Height shall be measured from Existing Grade, pursuant to Section 19.08.240. (Ord. 2019-1 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2015-3 Exhibit D, 2015.)

In all other residential zones, no structure shall in any one part exceed twenty-eight feet in height, except as hereinafter provided. (Ord. 2015-3 Exhibit D, 2015; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)

In the R-1W Zone, a bonus of one foot of additional height may be allowed when an additional foot is added to the average second story sideyard setback, to a maximum height of twenty-six feet, provided the minimum sideyard setback for second stories is maintained as required in Section 19.48.140 of this Title. (Ord. 2015-3 Exhibit D, 2015; Ord. 2005-1 § 6, 2005; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)

In the R-15 and R-1C zones, where the average slope on the building site of a lot is thirty percent or more, a height of thirty-six feet is permitted subject to the following conditions:

In the R-1L and R-2 Zones, a bonus of one foot of additional Height may be allowed when an additional foot is added to the average second story side yard setback, to a maximum Height of twenty-six feet. If a structure constitutes a “substantial improvement” as defined by applicable regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as may be amended from time to time, then Height is measured from Base Flood Elevation plus 1 foot of freeboard pursuant to Section 19.08.240(A). If a structure does not constitute a “substantial improvement” as defined by applicable regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as may be amended from time to time, then Height is measured from Existing Grade. In no event shall a structure be constructed to a height above twenty-nine feet from Existing Grade as defined in Section 19.08.224. (Ord. 2019-1 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2015-3 Exhibit D, 2015.)

The average height of the building shall be measured as follows:

In the R-1W and R-3C zones, building height shall be measured from the top of the curb along the street frontage line on which the lot abuts, instead of being measured from grade. (Ord. 2015-3 Exhibit D, 2015; Ord. 92-8 § 24, 1992; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)