Division 4 — HEIGHT REGULATIONS
El Centro Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 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)