ARTICLE II. GENERAL REGULATIONS

DIVISION 3. GENERAL HEIGHT REGULATIONS

Sec. 24.1-233. Special height regulations for dwellings in excess of thirty-five feet (35')[10.5m].

For dwelling units in excess of thirty-five feet (35')[10.5m] in height, the following requirements apply:

(a) Exterior access to both the roof and the uppermost occupied story shall be no higher than thirty feet (30')[9m].

(b) Building plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the fire chief to ensure appropriate accessibility for effective fire containment and control of the building.

(c) No such structure or portion thereof shall be further than six hundred feet (600')[180m] from a fire hydrant.

(Ord No. O97-17, 6/4/97)

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