Dwellings in Marion County's rural zones are capped at 35 feet. Accessory structures start at 9 feet at the lot line, rising one foot per foot of setback up to 35 feet. Farm buildings on farm parcels have no height limit.
In the EFU and Acreage Residential zones, MCC 17.136.100(A) and 17.128.060(A) set maximum height at 35 feet for dwellings and for non-farm structures, while farm-related structures on farm parcels have no height limit. For residential accessory structures, MCC 17.117.030(A) uses a sliding scale: the maximum peak height is nine feet at the lot line, increasing one foot for each foot of distance from the lot line up to a 35-foot maximum, with roof drainage kept on-site. Accessory structures in EFU, SA, FT, or TC zones must keep a 20-foot setback from all property lines. Height exceptions in MCC 17.113.120 allow taller chimneys, towers, antennas, and steeples.
Exceeding the height limit for your zone or structure type is a violation and may require redesign, lowering, or removal before final approval.
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