(A) Generally. The following minimum standards shall apply to all communication towers when seeking a conditional use permit.
(B) Specifically.
(1) The minimum setback, from permanent structures, roads, or utility lines, of a communications tower is the distance from the base to the top of the tower; however, engineering reports verifying a safer, lesser distance may be considered as part of a conditional use permitting process.
(2) Communication towers shall not be constructed unless evidence is demonstrated that the communication transmitter(s) in question can not be practically located on either an existing structure or an existing communication tower.
(3) All new communication towers shall be constructed in a manner that will allow the tower to accommodate at least three additional communication transmitters.
(4) Communication towers shall not contain transmitters which interfere with commercial or residential radio or television signals.
(5) All communication towers must comply with FAA regulations.
(Ord. passed - -2000; Ord. 730, passed 2-5-2004) Penalty, see § 153.999