(A) Exempt wireless communications facilities shall not require city review/approval.
(B) The following approval processes are established for all wireless communications facilities on private property, where permitted by Table 153.180.050.
(1) Wireless communications facilities subject to design review. Wireless communications facilities that meet all of the following criteria shall be subject to design review in compliance with city standards and any applicable specific plan or design guidelines. The design review shall be either approved, conditionally approved or denied by the Director, which decision shall be final unless appealed to the Commission in accordance with § 153.210.150 (Appeals).
(a) Wireless communications facilities not located within a residential zoning district nor on a property used for residential purposes.
(b) Wireless communications facilities not requiring the construction of a new tower or other supporting structure.
(c) Wireless communications facilities incorporating a stealth design in which wireless communications facilities are:
i. Flush-mounted on a existing structure and painted or otherwise concealed; or
ii. Incorporated into a design element (e.g., identification monument, screened by an architectural treatment such as a parapet, or sign) and not visible from nearby properties or the right-of-way.
(d) Wireless communications facilities that comply with all applicable development criteria and performance standards contained in this subchapter and any applicable specific plans.
(e) All related equipment, including shelters, vaults, storage sheds or buildings, fencing or other associated devices are underground or otherwise not visible from nearby properties or the public right-of-way.
(3) Wireless communications facilities requiring a conditional use permit. Wireless communications facilities that are not exempt or do not meet the criteria of division (B)(1) of this section shall be subject to a conditional use permit in compliance with standards herein and part 9 of subchapter 153.210, Conditional User Permits. Reasonable conditions may be imposed to protect nearby properties and the public health, safety and general welfare. Reasonable conditions shall include, but not be limited to, requiring the construction of walls, fencing, screening, warning signs, maintenance, as well as the imposition of other conditions.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)