Potential sites that should be considered (in order from most-preferred to least-preferred) include street right-of-way, existing utility towers, industrial zones, commercial zones, and government buildings.
(A) Monopole cellular antenna towers are permitted in any zone.
(B) Guyed cellular antenna towers are permitted in any zone except residential zones. Any guyed cellular antenna tower constructed in an agricultural zone shall be located at least 250 feet from all existing residential structures. Distance shall be measured from the base of the tower to the nearest wall of the residential structure.
(C) Lattice cellular antenna towers are permitted in any zone except residential zones. Any lattice cellular antenna tower constructed in an agricultural zone shall be located at least 250 feet from all existing residential structures. Distance shall be measured from the base of the tower to the nearest wall of the residential structure.
(D) Setbacks for all structures constructed in connection with guyed or lattice cellular antenna towers, except fences and/or guy wires, shall be a minimum distance from the property line or lease line equal to at least one-half the height of the tower, but not less than 50 feet. All structures constructed in connection with any monopole or alternative cellular antenna tower shall comply with the applicable setback requirements established for other structures within the applicable zoning district. Alternative cellular antenna towers that are to be located as part of a utility service facility (e.g., power pole or telephone pole) shall comply with setback requirements applicable to such utility service facilities, if any.
(E) No cellular antenna tower or alternative cellular antenna tower may be constructed to a height exceeding 200 feet, regardless of the maximum height requirements listed in the specific zoning district. This height restriction also applies to any tower taller than 15 feet constructed on the top of another building or structure, with the height being the overall height of the building/structure and tower together, measured from the grade to the highest point. The Planning Commission may allow antennas greater than 200 feet in height upon review of the applicant's justification that the additional height meets the criteria identified in § 153.10 below.
(F) Every cellular antenna tower shall be constructed in compliance with the current ANSI/EIA/TIA 222-F standards and other applicable state and federal standards.
(G) Cellular antenna towers shall not be illuminated except in accordance with state and federal regulations.
(H) The site of a cellular antenna tower shall be unstaffed. Personnel may periodically visit the site for maintenance, equipment modification, or repairs. To accommodate such visits, ingress/egress shall only be from approved access points.
(I) Woven wire or chain link (80% open) or solid fences made from wood or other materials (less than 50% open) shall be used to enclose the site. Such fences shall not be more than eight feet in height and may be located within the front, side, or rear yard. The use of barbed wire or sharp pointed fences shall be prohibited in or along any boundary adjoining residential zones.
(J) Screening shall be provided by evergreen trees with a minimum height of six feet, planted in a staggered pattern at a maximum distance of 15 feet on center. The screening shall be placed in an area between the property line, or lease line, and a ten foot setback.
(K) Surfacing of all driveways and off-street parking areas shall comply with the requirements of the applicable local zoning ordinances.
(L) There shall be no signs permitted, except those displaying emergency information, owner contact information, warning or safety instructions, or signs that are required by a federal, state, or local agency. Such signs shall not exceed five square feet in area unless otherwise required by federal or state law.
(M) All new cellular antenna towers shall be designed and constructed to accommodate a minimum of three service providers.
(Ord. 16-06, passed 8-2-16)