The base of freestanding towers, and associated equipment enclosures, shall be enclosed by a security fence or wall not less than six feet in height with an access gate that is kept locked at all times except when attended by authorized personnel. The base of the tower and associated equipment enclosures shall also be screened and landscaped on any side facing a public street, residential dwelling, or residential zoning district. Landscaping shall either preserve existing dense evergreen vegetation or natural landforms that effectively screen the tower compound, or consist of new dense evergreen vegetation having a mature height of at least six feet. A security fence is required to provide opaque screening consisting of materials and colors that are compatible with the natural and built environment of the surrounding area. A knox box is also required in order to provide access to emergency response vehicles.
(Ord. 2001-14, passed 4-10-01)