A. Height Measurement. The height of a structure is measured from the average elevation of the undisturbed natural topography or preexisting grade on a site to the highest point of the structure. See Figure 9 for reference. The average elevation is determined by averaging the elevations of the undisturbed natural topography or the preexisting grade at all corners or change in wall plane of the proposed structure. An elevation benchmark shall be set on the lot, outside of the construction area, where it will remain undisturbed to allow verification of vertical elevation. See Figure 10 for reference.

B. Exceptions. Height standards shall not apply to assembly spires, flagpoles, belfries, and domes; chimneys, household antennas, ventilation stacks, or similar appurtenances that are required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy.

C. Fence Heights. The height of a fence located on a rockery, retaining wall, or berm shall be measured from the top of the fence to the ground on the high side of the rockery, retaining wall, or berm. Net fences, such as those used on golf courses and/or driving ranges, shall not be higher than thirty-five (35) feet and shall meet the setbacks required for structures.

D. Flag Poles. Flag poles shall not exceed the maximum height allowed by the zone in which it is located. All such poles shall be placed so as to neither obstruct nor obscure adjacent property owners’ lines of vision. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]