In order to protect and preserve wildlife habitat and natural scenic beauty, on or after February 1, 2010, the county shall not permit any construction that result in a structure taller than 35 feet within 75 feet of the ordinary highwater mark of any navigable waters. The structure height is the measurement of the vertical line segment starting at the lowest point of any exposed wall and its intersect with the ground (Point A in the following diagram) to a line horizontal to the highest point of a structure (Point B in the following diagram), unless specified under other sections of this Code.

(Code 2000, § 38-599; Res. No. 72-16, 9-20-2016)