(A) Telecommunications towers, as defined herein, may be erected in the C, RR, IL and HI Districts as a special exception so long as they do not exceed 300 feet, and so long as such towers:
(1) The developer has submitted a site plan for approval which complies with the requirements for a site plan under § 154.034;
(2) The developer shall post a bond covering the cost of removal of the tower; and
(3) Tower location shall be located not less than the height of the tower from any lot line plus the required setback. The required setback shall be in accordance with the setbacks set forth for the district in which it is to be erected.
(B) Accessory appurtenant structures, support cables and other structures associated with any tower shall be located not less than the setbacks in that district in which it is to be constructed.
(C) (1) All towers, support cables and appurtenant structures shall be within a protective fence with locking gates.
(2) Such fences shall be a minimum six feet in height.
(D) (1) All safety lighting shall be installed and maintained and all operations shall be conducted in accordance with FAA, FCC or other applicable regulations.
(2) Lighting shall be directed away from neighboring structures.
(Ord. 686, passed 4-18-2012)