R-1/R-2 residential height limits typically 30-35 feet / 2.5 stories. Central Business (CB) district allows substantial high-rise development. Accessory structures typically 15 feet max.
WP Zoning Bulk Regulations: R-1A and R-1 districts generally limit principal dwellings to 30-35 feet (2.5 stories); R-2 similar. RM multifamily zones permit higher. CB (Central Business) zone allows high-rise development subject to FAR and urban-design review. Accessory structures capped near 15 feet. Chimneys, steeples, and mechanical penthouses have limited height exemptions.
Height exceedance: stop-work order, removal of excess height. Fines $250-$1,000 per day.
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