Amateur radio antennas and antenna support structures are permitted accessory uses in any zone district under the following conditions:
(a) Exclusion: This section does not apply to satellite dish antennas 3.3 feet or less in diameter in residence zones or 6.6 feet or less in commercial and industrial zones, and wire antennas erected unobtrusively for the purpose of amateur radio communications.
(b) Dish antennas greater than five feet in diameter may not be placed on the roof of a principal or accessory building in any residential zone because of objectionable aesthetic impact on surrounding dwellings and views therefrom.
(c) Structures controlled under provisions of this section are prohibited in any front or side yard of a lot or parcel in any residential or commercial zone, provided that guy wire anchors may encroach into the side yard. Guy wire anchors and structural foundations may be located not closer than one foot of property lines that define the rear yard, and in the case of guy wire anchors, in the side yard, provided that antennas may encroach within the one foot setback, and may even protrude over the lot line, where written permission to do so is provided by the current affected property owner and is on file with the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
(d) The overall antenna height shall be limited to 100 feet above grade whether freestanding or mounted on a structure. If the Council determines it necessary to consult with an expert in considering an increase in overall antenna height, all reasonable costs and expenses associated with such consultation shall be borne by the person seeking to exceed such height limit.
(e) Structures covered under this section, for which an in-ground foundation or substructure must be constructed, and/or which exceed 35 feet in height above grade, or which are roof-mounted and extend more than 15 feet above the ridge line of the roof, shall require a building permit prior to erection, enlargement, increase in height or relocation. The application for a permit shall include address of lot or parcel, type of structure and height, and placement on lot or parcel shown on an illustration drawn to scale. Also required is information on method of installation including, as appropriate, details on structural support, footings, foundations, guys, braces, anchors, and grounding. As part of the permitting process the applicant will affirm receipt of a Safety Advisory Bulletin concerning safety issues, grounding, anti-climb devices, guying and wire sizes, and maintenance and inspections.
(f) Climbable antenna support structures shall be completely enclosed by a fence six feet in height or shall have an effective anti-climb device attached as described in the Safety Advisory Bulletin. If fenced, the fence shall restrict the passage of a two inch diameter sphere.
(g) Lots or parcels in residential zones shall be limited to not more than one antenna support structure in excess of 35 feet in height above grade per building containing one or more dwelling units. A second support structure, which is 35 feet or less in height, shall be permitted, and may be accompanied by antenna(s) of up to 25 feet of additional height.
(h) An antenna support structure shall be inspected annually and maintained in a safe condition by the owner or operator. Such owner or operator shall notify the Planning and Zoning Administrator if requisite safety standards are no longer being met and what steps are being taken to remedy the situation. The owner or operator of such structure shall maintain a record of inspections on file and a log of routine maintenance as well as work undertaken in response to inspections.
(i) Upon cessation of ownership or leasehold rights in an antenna support structure, the operator or property owner shall remove such structure within 90 calendar days, or within 30 calendar days of receipt of final written notice from the municipality to do so. Where the new owner or leaseholder is a licensed amateur radio operator, such person may retain said structure after its inspection and written notice to the Planning and Zoning Administrator of intention to do so and to assume responsibility for same under this section.
(Ord. 2020-10, passed 6-15-2020)