The following standards shall apply to all towers, antennas, and related facilities:
(A) All obsolete and unused towers, antennas, and associated above ground facilities shall be removed by the property owner within 12 months of cessation of operation at the site, unless an exemption is granted by the City Council. Any tower, antennas, and associated facilities that are not removed within 90 days of written notice by the city are declared to be public nuisances and may be removed by the city and the costs of removal assessed against the property pursuant to state law and the City Code.
(B) All tower or antennas shall be in compliance with all city building and electrical code requirements and as applicable shall require related permits.
(C) Structural design, mounting, and installation of the tower or antenna shall be in compliance with manufacturer’s specifications, and as may be necessary as determined by the Zoning Administrator and Building Official, shall be verified and approved by a structural engineer.
(D) When applicable, written authorization for tower or antenna erection shall be provided by the property owner.
(E) The height of the tower or antenna shall be the minimum necessary to function satisfactorily, as verified by an engineer or other qualified professional.
(F) Towers or antennas shall not be artificially illuminated unless required by law or by a governmental agency to protect the public’s health and safety.
(G) When applicable, proposals to erect new towers or antennas shall be accompanied by any required federal, state, or local agency licenses or permits.
(H) If a new tower is to be constructed, it shall be designed structurally, electrically, and in all respects, to accommodate both the applicant’s antennas and comparable antennas for at least one additional use, including, but not limited to, other cellular communication companies, local police, fire, and ambulance companies. Towers must be designed to allow for future rearrangement of antennas upon the tower and to accept antennas mounted at varying heights.
(I) Provide documentation or studies utilized to determine the necessary location and height of the antenna.
(J) Proof of insurance coverage required. The applicant shall provide evidence satisfactory to the city that its tower or antennas thereon are adequately insured for personal injury and property damage liability. Upon request, the holder of a conditional use permit issued under this section shall submit to the City Clerk a photocopy of a certificate of insurance showing that the tower or antenna facility is insured for that calendar year.
(K) Right-of-way. Except as approved by the city, no part of any tower, antenna, or facilities, nor any lines, cable, equipment, wires, or braces shall at any time extend across or over any part of the right-of-way, public street, highway, sidewalk, or property line.
(L) City property. The city may authorize the use of city property for towers or antennas in accordance with the procedures of this section. The city has no obligation to allow the use of city property for this purpose.
(M) Engineer certification. Towers must be designed and certified by a licensed and qualified professional engineer to conform to the latest structural standards and wind loading requirements of the Building Code and the Electronics Industry Association and the provisions of the National Electric Code.
(Ord. 2011-06-07A, passed 6-7-2011)