HOW DOES THE COUNTY MEASURE THE HEIGHT OF A BUILDING?
The County’s method for determining building height is commonly referred to as the “bulk plane” method.Building height is normally measured from a certified topographic map (site plan) that contains the building footprint. The Building Height is the distance measured vertically from any point on a proposed or existing roof or eave (including but not limited to the roofing material) to the natural or finished grade (whichever is more restrictive) located directly below said point of the roof or eaves. This methodology for measuring height limitations can best be visualized as an irregular surface located above the building site at the height limit permitted by the underlying zoning district, having the same shape as the natural or finished grade of the building site (whichever is more restrictive).For more information about height limits and requirements, please see Section 3505.06: Height Limits, in Chapter 3, and Figure 3-5 of the Land Use & Development Code.
The County’s method for determining building height is commonly referred to as the “bulk plane” method. Building height is normally measured from a certified topographic map (site plan) that contains the building footprint. The Building Height is the distance measured vertically from any point on a proposed or existing roof or eave (including but not limited to the roofing material) to the natural or finished grade (whichever is more restrictive) located directly below said point of the roof or eaves. This methodology for measuring height limitations can best be visualized as an irregular surface located above the building site at the height limit permitted by the underlying zoning district, having the same shape as the natural or finished grade of the building site (whichever is more restrictive). For more information about height limits and requirements, please see Section 3505.06: Height Limits, in Chapter 3, and Figure 3-5 of the Land Use & Development Code.
