Woodbury sets maximum building heights by zoning district in Chapter 24, Article III of the City Code. For accessory structures, City Code Sec. 24-281 limits detached garages and accessory buildings to one story with a wall height not exceeding 12 feet, and doors not exceeding 10 feet in height.
Maximum height for a principal building in Woodbury is set by zoning district in the City Code (Chapter 24, Article III), so the allowable height of a house or other principal structure depends on the district in which the lot sits; there is no single citywide maximum. For accurate principal-structure height limits, owners should consult the applicable residential district standards or confirm with the Planning Department. Woodbury's published standards are specific for accessory structures: under City Code Sec. 24-281, detached garages and accessory buildings shall not be more than one story in height and shall not have a wall height exceeding 12 feet, and overhead doors shall not exceed 10 feet in height. Other height limits appear elsewhere in the code for particular structures, illustrating that height is regulated by use: flagpoles are limited to 25 feet in the R-4 district and 45 feet in other districts (Sec. 24-283), antennas/towers are limited to 75 feet with an added setback (Sec. 24-319), and a chicken coop is capped at 7 feet (Sec. 24-285). The takeaway is that Woodbury's height rules are tied to the structure type and zoning district rather than a flat number, so the right limit comes from the specific code section or district table that applies to the project.
Exceeding the height limit for a principal or accessory structure can require a variance or alteration; height is reviewed against the applicable district and structure-type standards during permit review.
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