Chimneys, silos, cooling towers, elevators, bulkheads, fire towers, gas tanks, grain elevators, steeples, water towers, wind power generators, ornamental towers or spires, communications, radio or television towers, or necessary mechanical appurtenances may be erected by special permit, provided no tower other than a silo, a church spire, or a tower of a public building shall exceed the height limitations by more than 40%.