One of the purposes of this chapter is to establish maximum building height regulations in order to minimize the visual impact of tall buildings built within established neighborhoods in and around commercial and industrial neighborhoods.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 850.22(1))

The official boundaries for each Height Overlay District are established on appendix A of the city's official zoning map.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 850.22(2))

The following maximum building heights are required within each of the following Height Overlay Districts:

(1)

HOD-1. Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed one story or 20 feet, whichever is less.

(2)

HOD-2. Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed two stories or 24 feet, whichever is less.

(3)

HOD-3. Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed three stories or 36 feet, whichever is less.

(4)

HOD-4. Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed four stories or 48 feet, whichever is less.

(5)

HOD-8. Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed eight stories or 96 feet, whichever is less.

(6)

HOD-9. Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed nine stories or 108 feet, whichever is less.

(7)

HOD-10. Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed ten stories or 120 feet, whichever is less.

(8)

HOD-12. Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed 12 stories or 144 feet, whichever is less.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 850.22(3))