§ 184-128. Height exceptions.

Notwithstanding the height limitations in each zone district, the following structures shall be exempt from such limitations only to the extent indicated, unless provided otherwise by this chapter:

A. 

The height limitations required in each zone district shall not apply to church steeples.

B. 

Church buildings, school buildings and flag poles shall be exempt from the height limitations in each of the zone districts; provided, however, that such structures shall not exceed 45 feet in height.

C. 

Rooftop structures, including but not limited to decorative architectural elements such as cupolas, weathervanes, railings, etc.; heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment; chimneys, etc., provided, however, that the foregoing structures shall comply with the following:

(1) 

The area occupied by such rooftop structures shall not exceed 10% of the total roof area or 250 square feet, whichever is less;

(2) 

Such rooftop structures, except for chimneys, shall be set back at least 10 feet from any wall of the building; and

(3) 

The height of such rooftop structures above the ground shall not exceed the maximum height permitted for the principal building by more than seven feet, and shall not exceed the actual height of the building by more than seven feet, whichever is less.