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• 4. Fences located within the side and rear yard non-buildable setback areas beginning at the rear building line and fences located within the buildable area of a lot shall not exceed six (6) feet in height from finished grade. 5. In residential districts, no fence along or within the front non-buildable setback area shall be in excess of thirty-six (36) inches in height. Height Limitations Subdivision 1. Height Limitations Any structural height that exceeds the zoning code must have a conditional use permit. a. Exempt_ 1. Height limitations shall not apply to belfries, cupolas and domes, monuments, public and public utility facilities, silos, barns, church spires, chimneys, smokestacks, flag poles, and parapet walls extending not more than four feet above the limiting height of the building. • 2. Height limitations shall not apply to roof top structures such as mechanical equipment, elevator shaft and equipment enclosures and similar structures, provided said exceptions do not exceed ten (10) feet in height above the roof line and the area does not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the roof area. b. Airport: In all cases, however, no structure shall violate the limits and provisions of the Airport Plan of the Metropolitan Development Guide. Subdivision 2. Telecommunication Towers and Antennas a. Purpose: In order to accommodate the communication needs of residents and businesses while protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community, the Council finds that these regulations are necessary to: (1) Maximize the use of existing and approved towers and buildings to accommodate new personal wireless service antennas in order to reduce the number of new towers necessary to serve the community; (2) Ensure antennas and towers are designed, located, and constructed in accordance with all applicable code requirements to avoid potential 11