The district height limitations stipulated elsewhere in this
chapter may be exceeded, but such modification shall be in accord
with the following:
A. Architectural projections, such as spires, steeples, belfries, parapet
walls, cupolas, domes, flues and chimneys are exempt from the height
limitations of this chapter.
B. Special structures, such as elevator penthouses, gas tanks, grain
elevators, observation towers, and scenery lofts, manufacturing equipment
and necessary mechanical appurtenances, cooling towers, fire towers,
substations, and smoke stacks are exempt from the height limitations
of this chapter.
C. Essential services, utilities, water towers, electric power and communication transmission lines are exempt from the height limitations of this chapter, however wireless communication facilities are subject to limited height regulation under §
575-82.
D. Communications structures, such as radio and television transmission
and relay towers, aerials, radio, and television receiving and transmitting
antennas shall not exceed in height three times their distance from
the nearest lot line.
E. Agricultural structures, such as barns, silos, and windmills, shall
not exceed in height twice their distance from the nearest lot line.
F. Public or semipublic facilities, such as schools, churches, hospitals,
monuments, sanatoriums, libraries, governmental offices and stations,
may be erected to a height of 60 feet, provided all required yards
are increased not less than one foot for each foot the structure exceeds
the district's maximum height requirement.
The yard requirements stipulated elsewhere in this chapter may
be modified as follows:
A. Uncovered stairs, landings as part of a stair system, and fire escapes
may project into any yard but not to exceed six feet and not closer
than three feet to any lot line.
B. Architectural projections, such as chimneys, flues, sills, eaves,
belt courses, and ornaments, may project into any required yard; but
such projection shall not exceed two feet.
C. Off-street parking is permitted in all yards of all districts but
shall not be closer than three feet to a side lot line, right-of-way,
or rear lot line.
D. Essential services, utilities, electric power, and communication
transmission lines are exempt from the yard and distance requirements
of this chapter.
E. Landscaping and vegetation are exempt from the yard requirements
of this chapter.
Additions to the street side of existing structures shall not
project beyond the average setback of existing structures on the abutting
lots or parcels.
The required street yards may be decreased in any residential
or business districts to the average of the existing street yards
of the abutting structures on each side but in no case less than 15
feet in any residential district and five feet in any business district,
except in the B-1 Central Business District.
Structures shall provide a street yard as required by this chapter
on the street that the structure faces. A second street yard shall
be provided on the side of the structure abutting a second public
or private street.
Sirens, whistles, and bells, which are maintained and utilized
solely to serve a public purpose, are exempt from the sound level
standards of this chapter.
[Added 9-21-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-04]
An owner of a lot sharing a common lot line with a lot in a
different zoning district may appeal a building inspector's denial
to the Planning Commission as it relates to an accessory structure
restriction, structure height restriction or structure setback restriction,
if the abutting lot's zoning restrictions would allow for such a structure
(principal or accessory). The Planning Commission may grant, in its
sole discretion, a building permit if it determines that the structure
would be appropriate in the harmonious transition between the two
zoning districts. This section shall be narrowly construed in favor
of the Village's zoning powers.