City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 2008-250: Permitted Projections Above the Height Limit (Sec. 64)

Ottawa, Ontario · No. 2008-250 · summary & facts

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Permitted Projections Above the Height Limit (Section 64) 64. Except in the case of buildings or structures located within the area shown on Schedules 11 to 88 (Central Area Height Schedules), the maximum height limits do not apply to the structures listed below or to any other similar structures that may require a height in excess of maximum height limits in order to serve their intended purpose, unless otherwise specified in the by-law and provided these structures are erected only to such height or area as is necessary to accomplish the purpose they are to serve and that is necessary to operate effectively and safely: (By-law 2013-224) (By-law 2015-342) barn, silo, or other farm-related buildings or structures bridge chimney or smokestack clock tower, church spire, steeple or belfry construction equipment during the construction process mechanical and service equipment penthouse, elevator or stairway penthouses (By-law 2014- 94) flag pole communication transmission and distribution towers forming part or all of a utility installation (By-law 2013-224) landscaped areas, roof-top gardens and terraces and associated safety guards and access structures; pursuant to Table 55, Row (8) (By-law 2020-289) ornamental dome, skylight, cupola or parapet solar panels (By-law 2019-410) utility poles water tower Despite the above, in the R1, R2, R3, and R4 zones located within Schedule 342, a parapet may project no more than 0.3 m above the maximum building height. (By-law 2020-289)