(A) Intent and purpose. The intent of this section is to ensure commercial and governmental communication towers are constructed and placed in a manner which will protect public health, safety and welfare, and where impact on the surrounding community will be minimized.
(B) Applicable standards. Communication towers are permitted, through the special land use permit process, if all of the following requirements are met.
(1) The communication tower is located in the CC, LIW or PSP District, or on property owned by village government.
(2) The communication tower complies with all applicable FCC and FAA regulations, and all applicable building codes.
(3) (a) Communication towers are not to exceed the minimum height needed for the intended purpose.
(b) This height must be determined via propagation prediction software or actual field strength measurements.
(c) These reports are to be provided to the village for review during the application process. However, under no circumstance may a tower be higher at its highest point than 75 feet. TOTAL HEIGHT is defined as measured from the preconstruction grade elevation to the highest point on the tower including any attached antennas.
(4) Communication towers must be sited a distance equal to at least 100% of the total height of the tower, from any adjoining lot line.
(5) Supports, guys and accessory buildings must adhere to minimum zoning district setback requirements.
(6) The design of buildings, cabinets and all other structures related to communication towers shall incorporate materials, colors, textures and screening and landscaping, that causes them to blend into the natural setting and/or surrounding buildings, and shall be screened from the view of adjacent properties and streets.
(7) Existing mature trees and natural land grades on the site are to be preserved to the maximum extent possible.
(8) The tower shall not use blinking or flashing lights or strobes, unless mandated by the FAA. If lighting is required, the lighting must cause the least disturbance to all surrounding properties and views.
(9) Any tower that is not in operation for a continuous period of 12 months is considered abandoned, and the owner must remove the same within 90 days of receipt of notice from the village.
(Ord. 160, passed 4-21-2022)