§ 27-239. Building height limitations.

(a)

[Height limitations.] The height of buildings or principal structures, as defined in section 27-15 shall not exceed the building height limitations as provided for in Table 27-229-1 [located at the end of article].

(b)

Exceptions. The following features are exempt from the height limitations:

(1)

Church steeples, chimneys, and similar structures not intended as places of occupancy or storage;

(2)

Flag poles, water towers and similar devices not intended for human occupancy may exceed the height limit;

(3)

Heating and air conditioning equipment, solar collectors, satellite dishes or antenna, elevator shafts, parking and similar equipment, fixtures, and devices, provided that:

a.

They are set back from the edge of the roof a minimum distance of one (1) foot for every foot by which such features extend above the roof surface of the principal building to which they are attached;

b.

No more than one-third of the total roof area may be occupied by such features;

c.

Parapet walls are constructed on all sides of the building up to a height not to exceed the height of such features; and

d.

No equipment or parapet shall exceed five (5) feet in height above the main roof structure.

(4)

Damaged buildings over thirty-five (35) feet may be rebuilt to their original height.

(c)

Point of reference for measurement. The point of reference for determining the height of a building shall be the greater of one (1) foot above the crown of the road in front of the building or proposed building or the average of the natural existing grade. The point of reference for determining the height of a commercial building affected by the coastal construction control line will be the minimum elevation required for habitable space required by the Florida Administrative Code.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 1, 10-4-04)