12.38.010 Height exceptions.
The following structures or parts thereof are allowed to exceed the height limitations set forth in the several districts as set forth in this section unless restrictions are provided pursuant to the issuance of a conditional use permit under section 12.40 of this ordinance or unless restrictions are set forth by the historical preservation board pursuant to section 12.37.020 of this ordinance respectively:
(a) Architectural Projections. Spires, belfries, steeples, cupolas, domes, parapet walls, chimneys and flues shall not exceed the height required by the district by more than the distance from the nearest lot line provided that such projection is firmly anchored or affixed to the structure.
(b) Communication Structures (8/6/02). Radio and television transmission and relay tower, cellular and digital communication towers (mobile service support structures as defined in Wis. Stat. §66.0404(1) (n)), and aerials provided however, that said structures shall not exceed in height their distance from the nearest lot line unless designed to collapse within a smaller area as evidence by an engineering certification submitted to Planning & Development.
(c) Essential Services. Utility poles, water towers, standpipes, electric power and communication transmission lines with the provision, however, that said structures are exempt from the height limitations of this ordinance.
(d) Special Structures. Elevator penthouses, gas tanks, grain elevators, observation towers, scenery lofts, manufacturing equipment and necessary mechanical appurtenances, cooling towers, fire towers, substations and smoke stacks may be exempted from the height limitations of this ordinance.
(e) Other Structures. Any structure located within an area surrounding an existing airport and which is subject to additional height regulations, shall not exceed the heights therein established. [Code § 12.27-1.]