Any freestanding communication tower located in any district shall meet all of the required development standards set forth in this section:
1. Prior to issuing a building permit, the following must be on file with the City Building Inspection Department:
A. General placement diagram
B. Manufacturer’s specifications
C. Wind stress information.
2. Maximum tower height to be 70 feet from tip to ground level with an additional 25 feet for mast and antenna. Antenna and mast on the tower must conform to sound engineering practices. Guy wires are to be installed per manufacturer’s recommendations on applicable models, with a minimum quantity of three (3) guy wires.
3. Guy wire supports and anchors are to be located one foot inside property boundaries or utility easement, and of design to conform to current methods recommended by manufacturer’s specifications or other applicable requirements.
4. The tower is to be mounted on a concrete pad twice the cross-sectional area of the largest section. A minimum of four square feet is required and three feet deep. If the tower is to be installed in concrete, a gravel or sand sub-layer is to be under the pad with the tower resting in this for drainage. Where the tower goes through the concrete, a sealing substance (e.g., tar) is to be applied. If the manufacturer’s recommendations are more strenuous, they are to be followed.
5. An anti-climbing apparatus is to be installed to prevent unauthorized ascension on all communication towers except All Band Vertical Antennas.
6. Tower to be the height plus five feet angular distance from base to overhead lines or permanent neighboring domicile. Exception: Towers with guy wires that are rated for collapsible distance, the collapsible distance plus five feet may be used.
7. If the tower is located near a recreation area, shelter buildings will be considered as permanent domiciles.
8. Each location is permitted one tower over 20 feet, with a limit of two additional communication towers 20 feet or less.
9. All towers shall be erected or maintained to the rear of the main building, except in those instances when the subject property is a cul-de-sac or corner lot where the side yard is larger than the rear yard in which case a permit may be requested for a side yard tower location.
10. The tower is to be grounded per manufacturer’s recommendation.
11. The transmission lines must meet municipal requirements on installation.
12. If property dimensions permit taller towers, an exception can be obtained from the Board of Adjustment on the overall dimensions, if applicable clearances are still met.
13. The freestanding communication tower including any guy wires, anchors, supporting structures, and accessory equipment shall be located and designed so as to minimize the visual impact on surrounding properties and from public streets.
14. The freestanding communication tower shall be removed upon the termination or revocation of the permit. The permit shall terminate on the sale or transfer of ownership of the property by the applicant.
15. All freestanding communication tower shall be maintained in good condition and in accordance with all requirements of this section.
16. All freestanding communication tower shall be subject to periodic re-inspection. No additions, changes, or modifications shall be made to an antenna, unless the addition, change or modification is in conformity with the Building Code.
17. The applicant shall present documentation of the possession of any required license by any Federal, State, or local agency.
18. The owner of such a structure shall assume complete liability in case of personal or property damage.
19. Failure to abide by and faithfully comply with this section or with any and all conditions that may be attached to the granting of any building permit shall constitute grounds for the revocation of the permit by the City.