Appurtenances attached to principal structures. Church spires, belfries, domes or antennas attached to buildings, penthouses (not for human occupancy), chimneys, ventilators, skylights, water tanks, bulkheads and necessary mechanical appurtenances usually carried above roof level shall not be considered when determining the height of the building, and are not subject to height limitations, except that such features shall not exceed 20% of total roof area and shall not exceed a height such as is necessary to accomplish the purpose for which they are intended to serve.