(A) Non-conforming and conforming. Telecommunication towers and facilities may add to, move or replace the tower and facilities upon approval of the county’s Planning and Zoning Department. An existing tower may be increased in height a maximum of 50 feet, relocated or reconstructed within 50 feet of its existing location to accommodate colocation subject to meeting all the other sections of this chapter, except §§ 153.36 and 153.37 of this chapter. Routine maintenance and repair on telecommunications facilities is permitted.
(B) Existing use review.
(1) Existing use review for those towers structurally capable to colocate. Beginning 7-1-2000, all telecommunications tower owners, applicable to the requirements of this chapter operating in the county prior to the adoption of this chapter, shall provide the information required under § 153.38 of this chapter (except proof of bond and proof of insurance), and pay an annual fee of $150 per tower site on or before January 31 of each year. Failure to provide this information shall be a violation of this subchapter and shall be dealt in accordance with § 153.99 of this chapter.
(2) Existing use review for those towers structurally incapable for colocation. Beginning 7-1-2000, all telecommunications tower owners, applicable to the requirements of this subchapter operating in the county prior to the adoption of this subchapter, shall provide the information required under § 153.38 of this chapter (except proof of bond and proof of insurance), and submit documents that the tower is structurally incapable of colocation, and pay a one time fee of $150 per tower site on or before January 31. Failure to provide this information shall be a violation of this subchapter and shall be dealt in accordance with § 153.99 of this chapter.
(Ord. 11-05-2009, passed 11-5-2009)