Height limits. The height limitations in this chapter shall not apply to the following structures, provided that such structures are compatible with uses in the immediate vicinity: silos, barns and other agricultural structures; church spires; cupolas; domes; monuments; water towers; fire observation towers; electric transmission facilities and supporting structures; windmills; chimneys; smokestacks; derricks; conveyors; flagpoles; masts; aerials; solar energy facilities; and similar structures required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy; provided, however, that the height of any tower or similar structure shall not exceed the distance from the nearest property line to the base of the tower or structure. Such features, however, shall be erected only to such height as is necessary to accomplish the purpose they are to serve.

Farming activities and structures in front yard setback. Regardless of zoning standards, where a property qualifies for farmland tax assessment and contains a primary occupied residential dwelling, the property owner, or the tenant with the owner's consent, may perform farming activities within the front yard setback limitation, including the construction of a single barn for the storage of equipment and materials, the sheltering of livestock or other farm animals and/or the sale of farm products, under the following conditions:

Public election voting places. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed as to interfere with the temporary use of any property as a voting place in connection with a municipal or other public election.

Public utility lines. Public utility lines for the transportation and distribution and control of water, electricity, gas, oil, steam and telephone communications with the exception of cellular communications facilities shall not be required to be located on a lot nor shall this chapter be interpreted as to prohibit the use of a property in any zoning district for the above uses.