1144.09 DESIGN STANDARDS FOR WIRELESS AND CELLULAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND FACILITIES.

   (a)   All telecommunication towers, support structures, and associated facilities shall be enclosed with a six foot high solid fence or barrier and a continuous evergreen hedge a minimum of thirty inches in height on the outside of the fence or barrier. Applicant is responsible for installation and maintenance of the fence or barrier and hedge.

   (b)   Proof shall be provided by the applicant in a form satisfactory to the Planning Director that the proposed installation has been approved by and will be operated in compliance with all agencies and governmental entities having jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, the Ohio Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Communications Commission or the successors to their respective functions.

   (c)   Lights, beacons or strobes of any kind shall not be permitted on any tower, antenna, or facilities unless required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Any such requirements must be presented to the Planning Director prior to City approval of the facility. Furthermore, telecommunication towers are discouraged from locating in areas which would require special painting or lighting by the FAA regulations.

   (d)   Setback Requirements. Towers shall be located no closer than 500 feet from an A or R zoning district line and no closer than 250 feet to a public street right of way and no closer to any property lines than twenty-five (25%) of the height of the proposed tower.

   (e)   The minimum size of a parcel on which a tower is located shall be two acres and no more than one tower may be located on a parcel. Parcel means a separate tract of land as determined by the Butler County Auditor's Office.

   (f)   No advertisement of any kind shall be installed on telecommunication towers and/or facilities.

   (g)   The towers shall be painted a non-contrasting gray or similar color minimizing their visibility, unless otherwise required by the Federal Communications Commission or Federal Aviation Administration. When permitted as a conditional use, the Planning Commission may require an alternative tower structure to blend into the existing environment. The towers shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 1343.

   (h)   Towers erected in C-3, C-3A or ST zones shall be 200 feet or less in height.

(Ord. 75-97. Passed 6-5-97.)