(A) Generally. All antennas/towers constructed, and all wiring therefor, shall comply with the following requirements.
(B) Specifically.
(1) Towers shall be certified by a registered professional engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota and shall conform to the latest structural standards and wind loading requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code and the Electronics Industry Association.
(2) An agreement providing for co-location and prompt removal of unused and/or obsolete towers shall be attached and become part of the permit.
(3) With the exception of necessary electric and telephone service and connection lines approved by the issuing authority on part of any antenna or tower, no lines, cable, equipment, or wires or braces in connection with either shall at any time extend across or over any part of the right-of-way of a public street or highway, sidewalk, or property line.
(4) Any ground mounted tower/antenna design shall be such that the antenna will withstand high velocity wind and seasonal storms. The tower/antenna shall be maintained by the applicant so as to assure that it remains upright.
(5) Applicant must obtain Federal Aviation Administration approval or provide documentation that Federal Aviation Administration approval is not needed.
(6) Applicant must obtain Federal Communications Commission licensure and approval as required for various communications applications. Applicant shall follow Federal Communications Commission regulations regarding the correction and/or prevention of any radio frequency interference problems.
(7) Complete screening shall be provided surrounding all towers in excess of 15 feet in height from ground level. The applicant shall also fence off the tower/antenna, with a minimum of a 6-foot high fence or barrier with a locked gate to prevent public access.
(8) Towers and antennas shall be designed to blend into the surrounding environment through the use of a natural color, except in instances where the color is dictated by federal or state authorities such as the Federal Aviation Administration.
(9) Commercial wireless telecommunication service towers shall be of a monopole design unless the City Council determines that an alternative design would better blend in to the surrounding environment.
(10) No advertising or identification of any kind intended to be visible form the ground or other structures is permitted, except applicable warning and equipment information signage required by the manufacturer or by federal, state, or local authorities.
(11) Applicant must submit proof of liability and worker’s compensation insurance. All communication towers, their antennas, and associated equipment shall be adequately insured for injury or property damage caused by structural failure of the tower or associated equipment.
(12) The permit will be subject to annual administrative review.
(Ord. 155, passed 2-20-2001) Penalty, see § 10.99