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Division 4 — HEIGHT REGULATIONS

El Centro Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · El Centro

Sec. 29-121. - Maximum height specified.

The maximum height permitted shall be established in the property development standards of each zone. Height shall be measured in accordance with the definition of "building height" provided in article I, division 2 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 24-03, § 2, 9-17-24)

Sec. 29-122. - Permitted exceptions to height limits.

(a)

The following structures shall be exempt from the maximum height provisions of the applicable zone:

(1)

Radio and television receiving antennae no more than one hundred (100) feet in height of the type customarily used for home radio and television receivers.

(2)

Transmitting antennae no more than one hundred (100) feet in height used by licensed amateur (ham) or citizens' band radio operators.

(3)

Flagpoles no more than sixty-five (65) feet in height provided, however, that such flagpoles used as signs or attention-attracting devices shall be subject to the off-premises sign regulations of chapter 22.1 of the City Code.

(4)

Chimneys extending no more than three (3) feet above the highest point of the roof of the building.

(5)

Solar collector systems, stepped parapets walls, and cornices extending not more than five (5) feet above the highest point of the roof.

(6)

Within commercial, mixed-use, and manufacturing zones, roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment necessary to operate and maintain the building provided that such structures do not extend more than twelve (12) feet above the height of the building and do not provide additional floor space.

(b)

A conditional use permit may be granted to authorize additional exceptions to height limits in any zone.

(Ord. No. 24-03, § 2, 9-17-24)

Secs. 29-123—29-126. - Reserved.

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Contents — El Centro Zoning Code
El Centro Zoning Code
  1. Article I — BASIC PROVISIONS
  2. Article I — BASIC PROVISIONS
  3. Division 1 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
  4. Division 2 — DEFINITIONS
  5. Division 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  6. Division 2 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
  7. Division 3 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
  8. Division 4 — MANUFACTURING ZONES
  9. Division 5 — CIVIC CENTER ZONE
  10. Division 6 — LIMITED USE ZONE
  11. Division 7 — SINGLE-FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD OVERLAY ZONE
  12. Division 8 — MIXED-USE ZONE
  13. Division 9 — MEDICAL OFFICE OVERLAY ZONE
  14. Division 10 — MIXED-USE 2 OVERLAY ZONE
  15. Division 1 — LOT SIZE REGULATIONS
  16. Division 2 — DENSITY REGULATIONS
  17. Division 3 — SETBACK REGULATIONS
  18. Division 4 — HEIGHT REGULATIONS
  19. Division 5 — PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
  20. Division 6 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING, SCREENING, AND FENCI…
  21. Division 7 — LIGHTING REGULATIONS
  22. Division 8 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  23. Division 9 — ACCESSORY USE REGULATIONS
  24. Division 10 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  25. Division 11 — ANIMAL KEEPING REGULATIONS
  26. Division 1 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
  27. Division 2 — MANUFACTURED HOME REGULATIONS
  28. Division 3 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
  29. Division 4 — DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM
  30. Division 5 — TEMPORARY USES
  31. Division 6 — NONCONFORMING LOTS, BUILDINGS, AND USES
  32. Division 7 — SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
  33. Division 8 — COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
  34. Division 9 — OTHER USES
  35. Division 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  36. Division 2 — PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
  37. Division 3 — ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
  38. Division 4 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
  39. Division 5 — VARIANCE
  40. Division 6 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  41. Division 7 — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT OR ZONE CHANGE
  42. Division 8 — SPECIFIC PLAN
  43. Division 9 — PERMITS IN GENERAL
  44. Division 10 — APPEALS
  45. Division 11 — ENFORCEMENT

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