§ 18.2. Communications tower and antenna permitted as conditional use.

A communications tower and/or antenna may be permitted upon determination that all of the applicable conditions in this ordinance are met.

a.

District in which conditional uses are permitted, height limitations:

Residential: Freestanding tower with height not exceeding 100 feet is a permitted conditional use; height exceeding 100 feet requires special exception.

Commercial: Freestanding or guyed tower with height not exceeding 250 feet is a permitted conditional use; height exceeding 250 feet requires special exception.

Industrial: Freestanding or guyed tower with height not exceeding 360 feet is a permitted conditional use; height exceeding 360 feet requires special exception.

Other: Freestanding or guyed tower with height not exceeding 500 feet is a permitted conditional use; height exceeding 500 feet requires special exception.

b.

Application requirements. The applicant for a conditional use zoning permit for construction of communications tower or placement of a commercial telecommunication antenna on an existing structure other than a tower previously permitted must file an application accompanied by a fee of $200.00 and the following documents, if applicable:

1.

One copy of typical specifications for proposed structures and antennas, including description of design characteristics and material.

2.

A site plan drawn to scale showing property boundaries, tower location, tower height, guy wire and anchors, existing structures, photographs or elevation drawings depicting typical design of proposed structures, parking, fences, landscape plan and existing land uses on adjacent property. A site plan is not required if antenna is to be mounted on an approved existing structure.

3.

A current map, or update of an existing map on file, showing locations of [the] applicant's antennae facilities, existing towers and proposed towers which are reflected in public records, serving any property within the city.

4.

A report from a structural engineer showing the tower antenna capacity by type and number and a certification that the tower is designed to withstand winds in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA 222, latest revision, standards.

5.

Identification of the owners of all antennae and equipment to be located on the site.

6.

Written authorization from the site owner for the application.

7.

Evidence that a valid FCC license for the proposed activity has been issued.

8.

A line of sight analysis showing the potential visual and aesthetic impacts on adjacent residential districts.

9.

A written agreement to remove the tower and/or antenna within 180 days after cessation of use.

10.

Evidence that applicable conditions in subsection c. are met.

11.

Additional information as required to determine that all applicable zoning regulations are met.

(Ord. No. 932, 4-14-97)