In the agricultural and standard residential zoning districts (A, A-1, RSF-1 through RSF-6, and the duplex/multi-family districts), the maximum building height is 35 feet, with limited exclusions for chimneys, cupolas, and similar roof features.
Manatee County's LDC Table 4-4 sets a 35-foot maximum building height across the agricultural and residential districts. Height limits do not apply to certain features, barns, agricultural silos, residential chimneys, spires, cupolas, gables, domes, flagpoles, and similar roof structures and mechanical appurtenances, provided no such rooftop structure occupies more than 10% of the roof area and it is incidental to the main use. A parapet, cornice, or similar projection may exceed the district limit by up to 4 feet. Airport overlay districts impose separate height limits near airports.
Exceeding the height limit is a zoning/code violation; Code Enforcement may require correction and levy FS Ch. 162 fines up to $250/day (first) or $500/day (repeat).
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