(A) The exterior appearance of all associated support structure and buildings shall be compatible with the other buildings in the surrounding area. Wireless communication facilities shall be blended with the natural surroundings as much as possible. Except when otherwise required by applicable federal or state regulations, colors and materials shall be used that are compatible with the surrounding area and usually shall be a matte medium gray color. Wireless communications facilities shall be located, designed and/or screened to blend in with the existing natural or built surroundings to reduce the visual impacts as much as possible, and to be compatible with neighboring land uses and the character of the community.
(B) Lighting on wireless support structures shall not be permitted, except as required by federal or state regulations and shall not exceed nainimum requirements. The permit issuing authority may require the applicant to apply to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for compliance with FAA standards for a dual lighting system rather than a red and white marking pattern, when the permit issuing authority determines such a marking pattern would cause aesthetic blight due to the visibility of the wireless support structure.
(C) Support buildings located in any residential district may not be used as an employment center for any worker. This provision does not prohibit the periodic maintenance or periodic monitoring of equipment and instruments.
(D) No advertising sign or logo shall be permitted on any wireless communications facility.
(E) Equipment compounds shall not be used as storage yards, including, but not limited to, storage for any excess equipment or hazardous materials, nor be used as habitable space.
(Ord. passed 8-12-2019)