One-family detached dwellings. The maximum building height for principal structures in all residential zones shall be thirty-two (32) feet, or as listed below, as measured from the top of the curb at the center of the lot. The building height for structures located on corner lots shall be measured from both curbs and the average number shall be utilized. The maximum building and eave height, as listed in the table below for principal structures, may be increased by 5 feet in Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Flood Zones, in order to achieve a maximum three (3) foot separation of finished floor from the applicable base flood elevation, for structures that are being elevated or newly constructed to meet flood zone construction guidelines. Principal structures in all residential zones shall be limited to two and one-half (2½) stories. Additional requirements relating to building height for principal structures in residential zones is set forth in the table below:
Type of Roof | Maximum Eave Height (feet) | Maximum Roof Building Height (feet) | Maximum Stories |
|---|
Gable/hip | 25 | 32 | 2 1/2 |
Flat | 25 | 25 | 2 1/2 |
Mansard (Dutch Colonial & Other) | 25 | 32 | 2 1/2 |