The provisions of this chapter with regard to height shall not apply to church spires, steeples, belfries, clock-towers, noncommercial radio towers, flagpoles, chimney stacks, skylights, scenery lofts, antennas, water tanks, fire or parapet walls or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, ventilating fans, air-conditioning equipment or similar equipment and structures, provided that such features shall be erected only to such height as is necessary to accomplish the purpose they are to serve.