Antennas on utility poles and associated electrical equipment shall be allowed subject to the following standards:
A. Antennas:
1. The antennas shall be located either on an existing utility pole or on a replacement pole in the public right of way or in a rear yard utility easement.
2. On an existing pole, the antennas shall not extend more than ten feet (10') above the top of the pole.
3. If the utility pole is replaced to accommodate the antennas, the replacement pole shall not be more than ten feet (10') higher than the existing pole. If the replacement pole exceeds the height of the existing pole, the antennas shall be mounted to the sides of the pole and shall not extend above the top of the pole.
4. The antennas, including the mounting structure, shall not exceed two feet (2') in diameter.
5. Where technically possible, stealth shielding of the antennas shall be used to make the antennas appear as a vertical extension of the pole.
6. Antennas located in the public right of way shall be a permitted use and shall comply with the standards listed above.
7. Conditional use approval is required for antennas located in a rear yard utility easement in all zoning districts.
B. Electrical Equipment:
1. Electrical Equipment Located In The Public Right Of Way, Front Yard Or Side Yard:
a. Electrical equipment in the public right of way shall either be attached directly to the utility pole or placed underground.
b. If the electrical equipment is attached to the pole, the boxes shall not be larger than thirty six inches (36") in height, twelve inches (12") deep and no wider than twenty inches (20"). No more than five (5) such boxes shall be mounted on the utility pole to which it is attached (excluding the power meter and network interface box). The boxes shall be stacked vertically, one above the other, and shall be at least ten feet (10') above the ground. The power meter and network interface box may be installed below the ten foot (10') level.
c. Electrical equipment in the required front or side yard shall be placed underground.
d. Electrical equipment placed underground or on a utility pole in the public right of way shall comply with the requirements of the city.
2. Electrical Equipment In The Rear Yard:
a. Electrical equipment located in the rear yard area of a lot in a residential or FR zone shall not exceed a width of four feet (4'), a depth of three feet (3'), or a height of four feet (4') to be considered a permitted use.
b. Electrical equipment exceeding the dimensions listed above shall be reviewed as a conditional use pursuant to the requirements of section 13.08.040 of this title.
c. The electrical equipment located in a rear yard shall conform to the lot area, coverage and location requirements for an accessory structure in the underlying zoning district.
3. Electrical Equipment In Rear Of Other Districts: Electrical equipment located in the rear yard area of all zoning districts other than those listed in subsection B2 of this section shall be allowed where a principal or accessory structure is allowed, and shall be subject to the applicable land use standards for such a structure.
C. General Provisions:
1. The application shall include the signature of the authorized agent of the owner of the utility pole.
2. Antennas and equipment boxes on utility poles shall be painted to match the pole to which it is attached to minimize visual impacts.
3. Generators or noise producing venting systems shall not be used.
4. Lighting for aircraft is prohibited except where required by federal law.
5. Electrical and utility cables between the utility pole and electrical boxes shall be placed underground. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)