Extracted standards
4 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Chimney heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. exception2 ft
A chimney may exceed the height limit by a maximum of two feet.
Maximum height measured from lowest elevation of existing grade at exterior wall to highest point (ridge or parapet).
- Roof appurtenance exception for commercial/industrial15 ft
For commercial and industrial structures, appurtenances covering not more than 25% of roof area may exceed height limit by max 15 ft.
- Roof appurtenance exception for multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive.10 ft
For multi-family structures, appurtenances covering not more than 25% of roof area may exceed height limit by max 10 ft.
From the ordinance
The height of each structure shall not exceed the height limit established for the applicable zoning district. A chimney may exceed by max 2 ft. Roof appurtenances covering <=25% may exceed by 15 ft for commercial/industrial, 10 ft for multi-family.