(a) Location. A telecommunications tower subject to the regulations of this chapter shall be located in only the following zoning districts: General Retail, Shopping Center, Semi-Industry, General Industry and Unrestricted Industry. No telecommunications tower subject to the regulations of this chapter shall be located in a Landmark District or a public park.
(b) Setback from Residential or Landmark District. No portion of a telecommunication tower subject to the regulations of this chapter shall be located closer to a Residential District line or Landmark District line than a distance equal to three (3) times the height of the tower.
(c) Setback from Non-Residential Zoning Districts. No portion of a telecommunication tower subject to the regulations of this chapter shall be located closer than ten (10) feet to the lot line of an adjoining nonresidential, non-Landmark zoning district.
(d) Setback from Street Lines. No portion of a telecommunication tower subject to the regulations of this chapter shall be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet from a street right-of-way line.
(e) Setback from Public Park. No portion of a telecommunications tower subject to the regulations of this chapter shall be located closer to a public park than a distance equal to three (3) times the height of the tower.
(f) Distance from Public Airport. No telecommunication tower subject to the regulations of this chapter shall be located closer than two (2) miles from a public airport, measured from the center of tower to any border of the airport, unless closer proximity is permitted by the Board of Zoning Appeals based on a recommendation by the Department of Port Control.
(g) Impact on Scenic Vistas. No telecommunications tower shall be so located as to impact adversely on scenic vistas, as determined by the City Planning Commission.
(h) Height. A telecommunication tower may exceed the height limit established on the zoning map for the subject property if the tower meets all other regulations of this chapter.
(i) Spacing from Other Towers. A new telecommunications tower that exceeds the height limit established on the zoning map shall be located no closer than three (3) times the height of the new tower from any existing tower.
(j) Accessory Buildings. Any building which is accessory to the telecommunications tower shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height and shall be set back at least twenty-five (25) feet from any street right-of- way line and at least fifty (50) feet from any Residential zoning district line.
(k) Guy Wires. Any guy wires supporting towers shall be anchored behind the security fence surrounding the tower.
(Ord. No. 2306-2000. Passed 1-22-01, eff. 1-23-01)