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- Building heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. definition
Building, height of. The vertical distance from the average established curb grade or from the average level of the finished grade at the front building line, if higher, to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof, or to the deck line or highest point of coping or parapet of a mansard roof, or to the mean height level between eaves and ridge for gable, hip, shed, and gambrel roofs. When the highest wall of a building with a shed roof is within 35 feet of a street, the height of such building shall be measured to the highest point of coping or parapet. (For exemptions, see section 4-102)
From the ordinance
Building, height of. The vertical distance from the average established curb grade or from the average level of the finished grade at the front building line, if higher, to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof, or to the deck line or highest point of coping or parapet of a mansard roof, or to the mean height level between eaves and ridge for gable, hip, shed, and gambrel roofs.