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1/25/2017 Sec.78-1.-Definitions.�Code of Ordinances�Orono,MN �Municode Library <br /> Building height means the vertical distance between the highest existing ground level or ten feet above the <br /> lowest ground level, whichever is lower, and the top of the cornice of a flat roof, or the deck line of a mansard <br /> roof, or the uppermost point on a round or other arch-type roof, or the median height of the highest gable of a <br /> pitched or hipped roof. Topographic changes which elevate the adjoining ground level above the existing terrain <br /> shall not be considered in determining building height. For a pitched or hipped roof situation, regardless whether <br /> the highest living space in a building is a half-story or full story, if the highest living space contains windows <br /> (excluding skylights) the upper measuring point for defining building height shall be the median height of the top <br /> of the highest window and the highest peak of the roof. <br /> https:/lwww.municode.com/library/mn/orono/codes/code of_ordinances?nodeld=TITVILAUS_CH78ZORE ARTIINGE_S7&1DE 1/1 <br />