Skip to content

Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 19 — Zoning

Imperial Beach Municipal Code Ch. 19.40 Building Height

Imperial Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Imperial Beach

Cite as: Imperial Beach Municipal Code Chapter 19.40 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 19.40.010. Generally.

Except as provided in this Title , no building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed the height limit established in this Title for the zone in which the building or structure is located.

(Ord. 601 Sec 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)

Exceptions & meaning →

§ 19.40.020. Exceptions.

The following may extend above the height limit:

A. Roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, air conditioning equipment or similar equipment required to maintain and operate the building;

B. Fire or parapet walls required by law;

C. Skylights chimneys, smokestacks or utility towers;

D. Flagpoles, antennas, radio masts, risers and similar structures.

(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)

Exceptions & meaning →

§ 19.40.030. Measurement of height.

Height shall be measured from existing grade at all points of the site to a warped plane an equal height above all points on the site.

(Ord. 94-884)

Exceptions & meaning →

Explained in plain English

Imperial Beach guides that cite this page.

Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.

Ask AI about this code
▸Contents — Imperial Beach Municipal Code

GoCodebook provides public access, search, citation, multilingual explanation, and practical interpretation of legally adopted building regulations. It is not a substitute for the official ICC or California code publications.