(A) Setback requirements. The setback requirements for cell towers will be based on the height of the tower in order to reduce conflicts with abutting property uses, limit the adverse visual effects on the community and the environment, address the public concern for safety and minimize the potential damage to abutting property owners. In no event shall any tower exceed 180 feet, including the antenna located on a tower. Towers must be able to accommodate at least three antennas, and colocation of antennas must be permitted.
(B) Tower height of 80 feet or less. For cell towers having a height of 80 feet or less, including antennas, the cell tower buildings and power equipment, including the perimeter fence, must be located a distance of 100 feet minimum from any abutting property line and not closer than 100 feet to a residence or structure.
(C) Tower height of 81 feet to 130 feet. For cell towers ranging in height from 81 feet up to 130 feet, including antennas, the cell tower, buildings and power equipment, including the perimeter fence, must be located a distance of 150 feet minimum from any abutting property line and not closer than 150 feet to a residence or structure.
(D) Tower height of 131 feet to 180 feet. For cell towers ranging in height from 131 feet up to 180 feet, including antennas, the cell tower, buildings and power equipment, including the perimeter fence, must be located a distance of 200 feet minimum from any abutting property line and not closer than 200 feet to a residence or structure.
(Prior Code, § 14-306) (Ord. 2020-08, passed 11-12-2020) Penalty, see § 155.99