(A) (1) Locating on existing towers or other structures without increasing the height, as opposed to the construction of a new tower, shall always be preferred by the county.
(2) The applicant shall submit a comprehensive report inventorying all existing towers and all other suitable structures within four miles of the location of any proposed new tower, unless the applicant can show that some other distance is more reasonable, and can demonstrate conclusively why an existing tower or other suitable structure cannot be used.
(B) In order to permit its use by an applicant, the applicant intending to locate on an existing tower or other suitable structure shall be required to document the intent of its existing owner.
(C) Such shared use shall consist only of the minimum antenna array technologically required to provide service primarily and essentially within the county, to the extent practicable, unless good cause is shown.
(1996 Code, § 156.13) (Ord. passed 10-7-2002; Ord. passed 12-3-2007)