The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to church
spires, belfries, cupolas and domes not used for human occupancy;
nor to chimneys, ventilators or skylights. Such features, however,
shall be erected only to such height as is necessary to accomplish
the purpose they are to serve. Radio or television antennas or towers
shall not exceed 50 feet in height above the ground level at the location
of the structure involved, but in no case shall be located closer
to any adjacent property line than the distance equal to the height
of said structure measured from the ground level.
[Amended 7-23-2002 by Ord. No. 855; 3-26-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-95]
Exterior residential accessory mechanical equipment, including
air-conditioning condensers, heat pumps, and generators, necessary
to the operation of the residential needs of the principal structure
may be installed in side or rear yards in single- and two-family residential
districts, provided that it is mounted on an approved secure pad and
does not block the electric disconnect and does not infringe on required
setbacks more than five feet at any point. Exterior residential accessory
mechanical equipment shall not be permitted in a front yard except
on a corner lot wherein such equipment shall be placed on the side
of the residence not containing the residence front entrance door
and shall not infringe on the required front setback more than five
feet. This front yard exemption does not include fuel tanks. Any mechanical
equipment located in the front yard area of a corner lot as permitted
herein, must be screened with evergreen or deciduous shrub planting
at a sufficient height and density of planting to block at least the
height of the accessory equipment at the time of planting and such
landscaping shall be placed no greater than five feet from such equipment.
Such residential mechanical equipment installed inside dwellings shall
require the filing of plans showing adequate structural support, venting
and other requirements as may be determined by the Construction Code
Official. Scheduling for regular generator testing shall be limited
to Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m., noon, until 4:00 p.m. All
applicable permits shall be required for all residential mechanical
equipment installations, except window air conditioners. A property
survey is required to review zoning setbacks for pad placement.