Projections such as chimneys, spires, domes, elevator shaft housing, towers, aerials, flagpoles, and other similar features not used for human occupancy are not subject to the building height limitations of the underlying zone. (5/98)

Public or semi-public buildings, hospitals, and educational institutions may be constructed to a height not to exceed 50 feet, and religious buildings (churches, temples, mosques, etc.) may be erected to a height not exceeding 75 feet. These provisions do not apply to accessory buildings and require a one-foot increase in yard setbacks for each foot of additional building height above the height regulation for the zone. (5/98)

Additions to structures which do not comply with yard setback requirements of the underlying zone shall be allowed, provided:

A.

Setback reduction prohibited. The setback distance will not be decreased by the addition. (5/98)

B.

Conformance required. The addition conforms to all other provisions of the zoning district. (5/98)

C.

Area limitation. Combined additions shall not exceed 50 percent of the square footage on the ground level of the existing structure at the time of the first addition. (5/98)

Setback restrictions of this ordinance shall not apply to existing structures whose setback is reduced by a public dedication. Additions to such structures shall be allowed, subject to subsection 2.202.03. (5/98)

Setback limitations contained in this ordinance may be modified as follows:

A.

Bus shelters. Bus shelters that are intended for use by the general public and are under the ownership and/or control of a city, county, state or municipal corporation shall be exempt from setback requirements. (5/98)

B.

Underground structures. Side and rear yards of underground structures may be reduced to three feet except:

1.

Where the perimeter wall of the structure is above the natural elevation of the adjacent ground, in which case the setback provisions of the district shall apply. (5/98)

2.

All openings into the structure, including doors, windows, skylights, plumbing, intake and exhaust vents, shall meet the minimum setbacks of the district. (5/98)