The district height limitations stipulated in this chapter may be exceeded, but such modification shall be in accord with the following:

(1)

Architectural projections, such as spires, belfries, parapet walls, cupolas, domes, flues and chimneys, shall not exceed in height their distance from the nearest lot line, but shall not exceed 50 feet.

(2)

Special structures, such as elevator penthouses, gas tanks, grain elevators, scenery lofts, radio and television receiving antennas, manufacturing equipment and necessary mechanical appurtenances, cooling towers, fire towers, substations and smoke stacks, are exempt from the height limitations of this chapter.

(3)

Essential services, utilities, water towers, electric power and communication transmission lines are exempt for the height limitations of this chapter.

(4)

Communication structures, such as radio and television transmission and relay towers, aerials and observation towers, shall not exceed in height 3 times their distance from the nearest lot line.

(5)

Agricultural structures, such as barns, silos and windmills, shall not exceed in height twice their distance from the nearest lot line.

(6)

Public or semipublic facilities, such as schools, churches, hospitals, monuments, sanitariums, libraries, 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.

The yard requirements stipulated in this chapter may be modified as follows:

(1)

Uncovered stairs, landings and fire escapes may project into any yard, but not to exceed 6 feet and not closer than 3 feet to any lot line.

(2)

Architectural projections, such as chimneys, flues, sills, eaves, belt courses and ornaments, may project into any required yard, but such projection shall not exceed 2 feet.

(3)

(Rep. #2018-02)

(4)

Fences are permitted in all zoning districts:

(a)

In residential zoning districts, fences shall not exceed 6 feet in height, shall not exceed a height of 4 feet in the street yard unless flush with the rear address side of the house and shall not be closer than 2 feet to any public right-of-way. Fences may be of an open type similar to woven wire or wrought iron fencing, picket, slat, split rail or may be opaque.

(b)

In the B-1 zoning district, fences shall not exceed 6 feet in height. Fences may be of an open type similar to woven wire or wrought iron fencing, picket, or split rail.

(c)

In all other zoning districts, fences shall not exceed 10 feet in height. Fences may be of an open type similar to woven wire or wrought iron fencing, picket, slat, split rail or may be opaque.

(d)

All fences shall be erected so as to locate the unfinished side of the fence, all visible supports and all other structural components toward the subject property.

(e)

No fence shall contain any strands of barbed wire or razor wire. (Am. 11/3/86; #2018-02)

(5)

Accessory uses and detached accessory structures are permitted in the rear yard only. They shall not be closer than 10 feet to the principal structure, shall not exceed 15 feet in height, shall not occupy more than 20% of the rear yard area and shall not be closer than 3 feet to any lot line nor 5 feet to an alley line.

(6)

Essential services, utilities, electric power and communication transmission lines are exempt from the yard and distance requirements of this chapter.

(7)

Landscaping and vegetation are exempt from the yard requirements of this chapter.

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.

The required street yards may be decreased in any residential or business districts to the average of the existing street yards of the abutting structures on each side, but in no case less than 15 feet in any residential district and 5 feet in any business district.