1317 Exceptions to Height Limitations
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1) Roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, and fire or parapet walls, skylights, towers, steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, water tanks, wireless or television masts, or similar structures may be erected above the height limits prescribed, but no space above the height limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional floor space. Not to exceed 50 feet.
2) Public buildings may exceed the maximum height allowed in the zoning districts in which they are located provided approval is granted following the Conditional Use permit procedures contained in this Ordinance.
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