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This Article shall apply to all types of aerials and associated facilities used for wireless communications, that is, the transmitting and/or receiving of voice, data, video images and other information through the air via signals in the radio and microwave frequency band. This includes aerials for amateur radio, television, wireless modems, cellular phones, enhanced specialized mobile radio (ESMR), personal communications services (PCS), paging systems, satellite communications and other wireless communication technologies utilizing signals in the radio and microwave band. No wireless communication facility (antennas, masts, towers and associated equipment) shall be hereafter erected, structurally altered or enlarged other than in conformance with the provisions of this Article and other applicable provisions of this Chapter.
(Prior Document, § 8-1-2) (Ord. 985, passed 3-18-1997)
For the purpose of this Article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AERIAL. A stationary transmitting and/or receiving wireless communication device consisting of 1 or any combination of the elements listed below:
(1) ANTENNA. A horizontal or vertical element or array, panel or dish that may be attached to a mast or tower for the purpose of transmitting or receiving radio or microwave frequency signals;
(2) GUY WIRES. Wires necessary to ensure the safety and stability of an antenna, mast or both;
(3) MAST. A vertical element consisting of a tube or rod which supports an antenna; and/or
(4) TOWER. A vertical framework of cross elements which supports either an antenna, mast or both.
COLLOCATION. The placement of aerials and other facilities belonging to 2 or more communications service providers on a single mast or building.
(Prior Document, § 8-1-3) (Ord. 985, passed 3-18-1997)
(A) Residential and home occupation aerials. Aerials intended for residential and home occupation use may be allowed on all residentially zoned and used properties. HAM aerials are included in this designation.
(B) Commercial, industrial and public/ semi-public aerials.
(1) Commercial, office, public. Aerials intended for commercial, office, industrial and public/semi-public use are prohibited on residentially zoned and used properties and/or historically designated properties; with the exception of properties with MHP or RVP zoning districts.
(2) Administrative review. Aerials proposed on public/semi-publicly owned properties shall be required to undergo an administrative review process.
(3) Conditional use permit. Aerials proposed on properties zoned for commercial or industrial purposes, or properties with MHP or RVP zoning designations, shall be required to go through the conditional use permit process and the associated public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(Prior Document, § 8-1-4) (Ord. 985, passed 3-18-1997; Ord. 1440, passed 1-17-2017)
(A) Aerials.
(1) Aerials located on public or semi-public property shall have a maximum height allowance that is compatible to existing communication structures on the subject property. If no other wireless communication facilities exist on the subject property, then the height shall be consistent with other existing structures within the city, subject to approval by the Director of Development Services.
(2) Overall height of the aerials on commercial and industrial zoned property, or properties with MHP or RVP zoning designations, shall meet the maximum height requirement of the zoning district plus 10 feet. Proposed aerials exceeding this height may request an exception during the conditional use permit process for an aerial exceeding the maximum height allowed; except those wireless communication facilities that meet the criteria as listed in division (B)(1) of this section.
(3) All aerials, either based on the ground or based on an existing structure, shall require a building permit. The building permit requirements shall include adequate engineering analysis and details of the location of support devices, including but not limited to footing, guy wires and braces conforming to all applicable codes, as adopted by the city, to the satisfaction of the Building Official.
(4) The section of masts and towers more than 30 feet above ground shall have a cross-section that can be fitted within a square with a side of 12 inches, unless an exception is granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission through the conditional use permit process.
(B) Antenna.
(1) An antenna consisting of a single vertical element not more than 4 inches in diameter in lieu of a horizontal arrangement shall have a maximum height of 65 feet and be an original manufactured antenna. HAM antennas exceeding the 65-foot height limit are required to apply for an exception as outlined in Vol. II, § 8-1-10.
(2) Antennas and/or guy wires shall not overlap adjoining properties and shall not encroach upon an easement without the written consent of the owner of the easement, which shall be attached to the application for the building permit.
(C) Masts and towers.
(1) Concentration of towers and masts. The number of towers and detached masts exceeding 8 inches in diameter at the base and 30 feet in height above ground level allowed per lot shall be as follows:
Lot Size | Maximum Number of Towers and Detached Masts |
Less than 30,000 square feet | 1 |
30,000 square feet or more | 2; additional towers, and detached masts, above 2, not meeting the criteria stated in Vol. II, § 8-1-5(C)(1) require conditional use permit approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission |
(2) Wood. Wood towers shall not be erected.
(3) Location on parcel. Masts and towers must be located to the rear of the property in accordance with placement of accessory structures on a parcel and shall not be closer than 6 feet to any property boundary.
(4) Conditions. All aerial mast and tower approvals intended for commercial, office, industrial, or manufactured home or recreational vehicle parks shall be conditioned to allow the collocation of aerials and related facilities of other commercial, office, and industrial users where appropriate and feasible.
(D) Associated facilities. Back-up power generators shall comply with the setbacks of the zoning districts and city’s noise standards as outlined in Apache Junction City Code, Vol. I, § 10-1-12.
(Prior Document, § 8-1-5) (Ord. 985, passed 3-18-1997; Ord. 1440, passed 1-17-2017)
(A) Residential and home occupation aerials. Aerials with panel or dish antennas of more than 10 square feet shall comply with the setbacks and height limits for accessory structures.
(B) Commercial, industrial and public, semi-public properties.
(1) Aerials mounted on buildings may extend 6 feet above the building parapet wall. An additional 1 foot of height is allowed for every 10 feet that the aerial is set back from the parapet, to a maximum height of 10 feet above the building parapet, before a height exception is required.
(2) Detached masts and towers shall be located no closer to a residentially zoned property, other than MHP or RVP zoned properties, than 50 feet or a distance equal to 1 foot for every 1 foot of structure height, whichever is greater. Building mounted aerials should be located a minimum of 50 feet horizontally from any residentially zoned property.
(Prior Document, § 8-1-6) (Ord. 985, passed 3-18-1997; Ord. 1440, passed 1-17-2017)
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