(A) Site plan approval is required.
(B) At the time of request the applicant shall also submit:
(1) A current map, or update to an existing map on file showing locations of applicant's antenna(e) and facilities and all other known existing and proposed wireless communications towers within a one mile radius of the proposed tower and the following accompanying information:
(a) Report from a structural Engineer registered in the state showing the tower antenna capacity by type and number, and a certification that the tower and attached equipment is designed to withstand winds in accordance with ANSUEIA/TIA 222 (latest revision) standards;
(b) Complete names and addresses of the owners of all antennae and equipment to be located at the site as of the date of application;
(c) Written authorization for the use from the site owner; and
(d) Provide the town with a plan for the total build-out in the town. This allows the town to coordinate tower locations with other applicants.
(2) Proof that:
(a) Reasonable measures have been taken to assure that the proposed structure will be placed in a location which will minimize the visual impact on the surrounding area;
(b) The proposed antenna and equipment could not be placed on a preexisting facility under control of the applicant and function under applicable regulatory and design requirements without unreasonable modification;
(c) If the application is for siting in a residential area, the area cannot be adequately served by a facility placed in a non-residential area; and
(d) A new tower is designed to accommodate the applicant's potential future needs, is of suitable construction and should be adapted to allow the co-location of additional antennae.
(3) A written agreement that:
(a) The tower and/or antenna shall be removed within 180 days of cessation of use, and to return the area to its condition prior to the construction of the tower;
(b) The applicant's service is subordinate to essential public communications services and agreement to suspend use of any site which may be in conflict with the services, regardless of the reason for the conflict, until the conflict is resolved; and
(c) All applicable health, nuisance, fire and safety codes are met. If upon inspection, the town determines that a wireless communications facility fails to comply with the agreements or applicable codes, the owner of the facility will have 30 days to bring the facility into compliance. Failure to bring the facility into compliance within 30 days will constitute grounds for the removal of the facility at the owner's expense.
(Prior Code, Ch. 4, Art. IV, § 4-318) (Ord. 432-06, passed 6-19-2006; Ord. 662-18, passed 8-20-2018)