§ 25-394. Maximum height of buildings.

(a)

When adjoining an agricultural or residential zoning district, the maximum height of any commercial or residential building shall be forty (40) feet. The maximum height may be increased to a maximum of seventy (70) feet, provided each required yard adjoining a residential district is increased two (2) feet for each foot in height over forty (40) feet. When a property fronts on Smith Mountain Lake and adjoins a residential zone across a channel or cove, the distance across the water shall be included in the calculation of required yard available to satisfy the setback requirement of this section.

(b)

When adjoining commercial or industrial zoning districts, the height of commercial or residential structures is seventy (70) feet, provided that all heights in excess of forty (40) feet are shown on the approved concept plan.

(c)

Belfries, cupolas, chimneys, flues, flagpoles, television antennas, radio aerials, silos and water tanks are exempted.

(d)

Any building or structure shall be constructed, erected, installed, maintained and shall be of an approved type in accordance with the provision of the BOCA Basic Building Code, as amended, and the Fire Prevention Code.

(Res. No. 29-10-99, 10-19-99)

(Res. No. 29-10-99, 10-19-99)