§ 8-2. General height requirements.

A.

Nonresidential structures. A nonresidential building may exceed the permitted height in a zoning district by 20 feet if the following conditions are met:

1.

A site plan is provided; and

2.

For every one foot exceeding the maximum permitted height, an additional one-foot of setback is provided on the front, side, and rear yards. The height of a building shall not exceed 20 feet over the maximum permitted height established in the zoning district.

3.

A building may exceed the height described in item 2 above only upon approval of a special exception.

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B.

Exceptions. Height regulations do not apply to steeples, domes, cupolas, or other architectural design elements usually required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy.

C.

Antennas. For antenna and tower height regulations see section 8-14, Wireless Communications Facilities.