(A) Purpose.
(1) The purpose of this section is to establish general guidelines for the siting of wireless communications towers aud antennas.
(2) The goals of this section are to:
(a) Protect residential areas and land uses from potential adverse impacts of towers and antennas;
(b) Encourage the location of towers on public land, existing water towers, school, and park property areas;
(c) Minimize the total number of towers throughout the community;
(d) Strongly encourage the joint use of new and existing tower sites as a primary option rather than construction of additional single-use towers;
(e) Encourage users of towers and antennas to locate them, to the extent possible, in areas where the adverse impact on the community is minimal;
(f) Encourage users of towers and antennas to configure them in a way that minimizes the adverse visual impact of the towers and antennas through careful design, siting, landscape screening, and innovative camouflaging techniques;
(g) Encourage the location of essential public wireless services to be co-located on all new towers in the community;
(h) Enhance the ability of the providers of telecommunications services to provide such services to the community quickly, effectively, and efficiently;
(i) Consider the public health and safety of communication towers; and
(j) Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from tower failure through engineering and careful siting of tower structures.
(3) In furtherance of these goals, the village shall give due consideration to the Village’s Master Plan, zoning map, existing land uses, and environmentally sensitive areas in approving sites for the location of towers and antennas.
(B) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTERNATIVE TOWER STRUCTURE. Human-made trees, clock towers, bell steeples, light poles, and similar alternative-design mounting structures that camouflage or conceal the presence of antennas or towers.
ANTENNA. Any exterior transmitting or receiving device mounted on a tower, building, or structure and used in communications that radiate or capture electromagnetic waves, digital signals, analog signals, radio frequencies (excluding radar signals), wireless telecommunications signals, or other communication signals.
BACKHAUL NETWORK. The lines that connect a provider’s towers/cell sites to one or more cellular telephone switching offices, and/or long distance providers, or the public switched telephone network.
FAA. The Federal Aviation Administration.
FCC. The Federal Communications Commission.
HEIGHT. When referring to a tower or other structure, the distance measured from the finished grade of the parcel to the highest point on the tower or other structure, including the base pad and any antenna.
PRE-EXISTING TOWERS AND PRE-EXISTING ANTENNAS. Any tower or antenna for which a building permit or special use permit has been properly issued prior to the effective date of this section, including permitted towers or antennas that have not yet been constructed so long as such approval is current and not expired.
TOWER. Any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas for telephone, radio and similar communication purposes, including self-supporting lattice towers, guyed towers, or monopole towers. The term includes radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers, common-carrier towers, cellular telephone towers, alternative tower structures, and the like. The term includes the structure and any support thereto.
(C) Applicability.
(1) New towers and antennas. All new towers or antennas in the village shall be subject to these regulations, except as provided in divisions (C)(2) through (C)(4) below.
(2) Amateur radio station operators/receive only antennas. This subchapter shall not govern any tower, or the installation of any antenna, that is under 70 feet in height and is owned and operated by a federally-licensed amateur radio station operator or is used exclusively for receive only antennas.
(3) Pre-existing towers or antennas. Pre-existing towers and pre-existing antennas shall not be required to meet the requirements of this section, other than the requirements of divisions (D)(6) through (D)(7) below.
(4) AM array. For purposes of implementing this section, an AM array, consisting of one or more tower units and supporting ground system which functions as one AM broadcasting antenna, shall be considered one tower. Measurements for setbacks and separation distances shall be measured from the outer perimeter of the towers included in the AM array. Additional tower units may be added within the perimeter of the AM array by right.
(D) General requirements.
(1) Principal or accessory use. Antennas and towers may be considered either principal or accessory uses. A different existing use of an existing structure on the same lot shall not preclude the installation of an antenna or tower on such lot.
(2) Lot size. For purposes of determining whether the installation of a tower or antenna complies with district development regulations, including, but not limited to, setback requirements, lot coverage requirements, and other such requirements, the dimensions of the entire lot shall control, even though the antennas or towers may be located on leased parcels within such lot.
(3) Inventory of existing sites. Each applicant for an antenna and/or tower shall provide to the Zoning Official an inventory of its existing towers, antennas, or sites approved for towers or antennas, that are either within the jurisdiction of the village or within two miles of the border thereof, including specific information about the location, height, and design of each tower. The Zoning Official may share such information with other applicants applying for administrative approvals or special use permits under this section or other organizations seeking to locate antennas within the jurisdiction of the village; provided; however that the Zoning Official is not, by sharing such information, in any way representing or warranting that such sites are available or suitable.
(4) Aesthetics. Towers and antennas shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Towers shall be subject to any applicable standards of the FAA, be constructed of a material with, or be painted a neutral color so as to reduce visual obtrusiveness;
(b) At a tower site, the design of the buildings and related structures shall, to the extent possible, use materials, colors, textures, screening, and landscaping that will blend them into the natural setting and surrounding buildings; and
(c) When an antenna is installed on a structure other than a tower, the antenna and supporting electrical and mechanical equipment must be of a neutral color that is identical to, or closely compatible with, the color of the supporting structure so as to make the antenna and related equipment as visually unobtrusive as possible.
(5) Lighting. Towers shall not be artificially lighted, unless required by the FAA or other applicable authority. If lighting is required, the lighting alternatives and design chosen must cause the least disturbance to the surrounding views.
(6) State or federal requirements.
(a) All towers must meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA, the FCC, and any other agency of the state or federal government with the authority to regulate towers and antennas.
(b) If such standards and regulations are changed, then the owners of the towers and antennas governed by this section shall bring such towers and antennas into compliance with such revised standards and regulations within six months of the effective date of such standards and regulations, unless a different compliance schedule is mandated by the controlling state or federal agency. Failure to bring towers and antennas into compliance with such revised standards and regulations shall constitute grounds for the removal of the tower or antenna at the owner’s expense.
(7) Building Codes; safety standards.
(a) To ensure the structural integrity of towers, the owner of a tower shall ensure that it is maintained in compliance with standards contained in applicable state or local building codes and the applicable standards for towers that are published by the Electronic Industries Association, as amended from time to time.
(b) If, upon inspection, the village concludes that a tower fails to comply with such codes and standards and constitutes a danger to persons or property, then upon notice being provided to the owner of the tower, the owner shall have 30 days to bring such tower into compliance with such standards.
(c) Failure to bring such tower into compliance within said 30 days shall constitute grounds for the removal of the tower or antenna at the owner’s expense.
(8) Measurement. For purposes of measurement, tower setbacks, and separation distances shall be calculated and applied to facilities located in village irrespective of municipal and county jurisdictional boundaries.
(9) Nonessential services. Towers and antennas shall be regulated and permitted pursuant to this section and shall not be regulated or permitted as essential services, public utilities, or private utilities.
(10) Franchises. Owners and/or operators of towers or antennas shall certify that all franchises required by law for the construction and/or operation of a wireless communication system in village have been obtained and shall file a copy of all required franchises with the Zoning Administrator.
(12) Public notice. For purposes of this section, any special use request, variance request, or appeal of an administratively approved use or special use shall require public notice to all abutting property owners and all property owners of properties that are located within the corresponding separation distance listed in division (G)(2)(e) below, in addition to any notice otherwise required by this chapter.
(13) Signs. No signs shall be allowed on an antenna, tower, or associated buildings or equipment storage areas.
(14) Buildings and support equipment. Buildings and support equipment associated with antennas or towers shall comply with the requirements of division (H) below.
(15) Multiple antenna/tower plan. The village encourages the users of towers and antennas to submit a single application for approval of multiple towers and/or antenna sites. Applications for approval of multiple sites shall be given priority in the review process.
(16) Public wireless antennas and equipment. All new towers and associated facilities shall provide space for collocation of public wireless services and instruments used by police and fire departments, weather departments, emergency preparedness organizations, and similar uses as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(17) Removal plan.
(a) All applications for the installation of any wireless antenna or tower shall include a plan for the removal of the antenna or tower to be executed when the antenna or tower is no longer needed. The removal plan shall include security for the removal in the form of cash or a surety bond covering the amount of the removal of the antenna or tower.
(b) The funds or bond would be released upon the village determining that the antenna or tower had been completely removed. Any costs incurred by the village in this process would be deducted from the funds or bond.
(E) Permitted uses.
(1) Generally. The uses listed in this section are deemed to be permitted uses and shall not require administrative approval or a special use permit.
(2) Permitted uses. The following uses are specifically permitted:
(a) Antennas or towers located on property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the village provided a license or lease authorizing such antenna or tower has been approved by the village;
(b) Antennas or towers located on property owned by the Village of Holly;
(c) Antennas or towers located on property owned by the village area school district; and
(d) The Zoning Official shall review the application for administrative approval and determine if the proposed use complies with division (D) above and divisions (G)(2)(d), and (G)(2)(e) below.
(F) Administratively approved uses.
(1) Generally. The following provisions shall govern the issuance of administrative approvals for towers and antennas.
(a) The Zoning Official may administratively approve the uses listed in this section.
(b) Each applicant for administrative approval shall apply to the Zoning Official providing the information set forth in divisions (G)(2)(a) and (G)(2)(c) below, and a non-refundable fee as established by resolution of the Village Council for the costs of reviewing the application.
(c) The Zoning Official shall review the application for administrative approval and determine if the proposed use complies with division (D) above and divisions (G)(2)(c) and (G)(2)(d).
(d) The Zoning Official shall respond to each such application within 60 days after receiving it by either approving or denying the application. If the Zoning Official fails to respond to the applicant within said 60 days, then the application shall be deemed to be approved.
(e) In connection with any such administrative approval, the Zoning Official may, in order to encourage shared use, administratively waive any zoning district setback requirements in division (G)(2)(d) below or separation distances between towers in division (G)(2)(e) below by up to 50%.
(f) In connection with any such administrative approval, the Zoning Official may, in order to encourage the use of monopoles, administratively allow the reconstruction of an existing tower to monopole construction.
(g) If an administrative request for approval is denied, the applicant shall file an application for a special use permit pursuant to division (G) below prior to filing any appeal that may be available under this chapter.
(2) List of administratively-approved uses. The following uses may be approved by the Zoning Official after conducting an administrative review:
(a) Locating antennas on existing structures or towers consistent with the terms of this division (F)(2)(a).
1. Antennas on existing structures. Any antenna which is not attached to a tower may be approved by the Zoning Administrator as an accessory use to any commercial, industrial, professional, institutional, or multi-family structure of eight or more dwelling units, provided:
a. The antenna does not extend more than 30 feet above the highest point of the structure;
b. The antenna complies with all applicable FCC and FAA regulations; and
c. The antenna complies with all applicable building codes.
2. Antennas on existing towers. An antenna which is attached to an existing tower may be approved by the Zoning Official and, to minimize adverse visual impacts associated with the proliferation and clustering of towers, collocation of antennas by more than one carrier on existing towers shall take precedence over the construction of new towers, provided, such collocation is accomplished in a manner consistent with the following.
a. Modification or reconstruction. A tower which is modified or reconstructed to accommodate the co-location of an additional antenna shall be of the same tower type as the existing tower, unless the Zoning Administrator allows reconstruction as a monopole.
b. Height.
i. An existing tower may be modified or rebuilt to a taller height, not to exceed 30 feet over the tower’s existing height, to accommodate the collocation of an additional antenna;
ii. The height change referred to in division (F)(2)(a)2.a.i. above may only occur one time per communication tower.
iii. The additional height referred to in division (F)(2)(a)2.a.i. above shall not require an additional distance separation as set forth in division (G) below. The tower’s pre-modification height shall be used to calculate such distance separations.
c. On-site location.
i. A tower which is being rebuilt to accommodate the collocation of an additional antenna may be moved on-site within 50 feet of its existing location.
ii. After the tower is rebuilt to accommodate collocation, only one tower may remain on the site.
iii. A relocated on-site tower shall continue to be measured from the original tower location for purposes of calculating separation distances between towers pursuant to division (G)(2)(e) below. The relocation of a tower hereunder shall in no way be deemed to cause a violation of division (G)(2)(e) below.
iv. The on-site re-location of a tower which comes within the separation distances to residential units or residentially zoned lauds as established in division (G)(2)(e) below shall only be permitted when approved by the Zoning Official.
(b) 1. New towers in nonresidential zoning districts.
2. Locating any new tower in a nonresidential zoning district other than industrial, provided, a licensed professional engineer certifies the tower can structurally accommodate the number of shared users proposed by the applicant; the Zoning Official concludes the tower is in conformity with the goals set forth in section a and the requirements of division (D) above; the tower meets the setback requirements in division (G)(2)(d) below and separation distances in division (G)(2)(e) below; and the tower meets the following height and usage criteria:
a. For a single user, up to 90 feet in height;
b. For two users, up to 120 feet in height; and
c. For three or more users, up to 150 feet in height.
(c) Locating any alternative tower structure in a zoning district other than industrial that in the judgment of the Zoning Official is in conformity with the goals set forth in division (A) above.
(d) Installing a cable microcell network through the use of multiple low-powered transmitters/receivers attached to existing wireline systems, such as conventional cable or telephone wires, or similar technology that does not require the use of towers.
(G) Special use permits.
(1) Generally. The following provisions shall govern the issuance of special use permits for towers or antennas by the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required.
(a) If the tower or antenna is not a permitted use under division (E) above or permitted to be approved administratively pursuant to division (F) above, then a special use permit shall be required for the construction of a tower or the placement of an antenna in all zoning districts.
(c) In granting a special use permit, the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, may impose conditions to the extent the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, concludes such conditions are necessary to minimize any adverse effect of the proposed tower on adjoining properties.
(d) Any information of an engineering nature that the applicant submits, whether civil, mechanical, or electrical, shall be certified by a licensed professional engineer.
(e) An applicant for a special use permit shall submit the information described in this section and a non-refundable fee as established by resolution of the Village Council to reimburse the village for the costs of reviewing the application.
(2) Towers.
1. A scaled site plan clearly indicating the location, type, and height of the proposed tower, on-site land uses and zoning, adjacent land uses and zoning (including when adjacent to other municipalities), Master Plan classification of the site and all properties within the applicable separation distances set forth in division (G)(2)(e) below, adjacent roadways, proposed means of access, setbacks from property lines, elevation drawings of the proposed tower, and any other structures, topographies, parking, and other information deemed by the Zoning Official be necessary to assess compliance with this section;
2. Legal description of the parent tract and leased parcel (if applicable);
3. The setback distance between the proposed tower and the nearest residential unit, platted residentially zoned properties, and unplatted residentially zoned properties;
4. The separation distance from other towers described in the inventory of existing sites submitted pursuant to division (D)(3) above shall be shown on an updated site plan or map. The applicant shall also identify the type of construction of the existing tower(s) and the owner/operator of the existing tower(s), if known.
5. A landscape plan showing specific landscape materials;
6. Method of fencing, and finished color and, if applicable, the method of camouflage and illumination;
7. A description of compliance with divisions (D)(3) through (D)(7), (D)(10),(D)(11), (D)(13) above and divisions (G)(2)(d) and (G)(2)(e) below and all applicable federal, state, or local laws;
8. A notarized statement by the applicant as to whether construction of the tower will accommodate collocation of additional antennas for future users;
9. Identification of the entities providing the backhaul network for the tower(s) described in the application and other cellular sites owned or operated by the applicant in the municipality;
10. A description of the suitability of the use of existing towers, other structures, or alternative technology not requiring the use of towers or structures to provide the services to be provided through the use of the proposed new tower; and
11. A description of the feasible location(s) of future towers or antennas within the village based upon existing physical, engineering, technological, or geographical limitations in the event the proposed tower is erected.
(b) Factors considered in granting special use permits for towers. In addition to any standards for consideration of special use permit applications pursuant to §§ 157.120 through 157.130, “Special Land Uses”, the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, shall consider the following factors in determining whether to issue a special use permit, although the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, may waive or reduce the burden on the applicant of one or more of these criteria if the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, concludes that the goals of this section are better served thereby:
1. Height of the proposed tower;
2. Proximity of the tower to residential structures and residential district boundaries;
3. Nature of uses on adjacent and nearby properties;
4. Surrounding topography;
5. Surrounding tree coverage and foliage;
6. Design of the tower, with particular reference to design characteristics that have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness;
7. Proposed ingress and egress; and
8. Availability of suitable existing towers, other structures, or alternative technologies not requiring the use of towers or structures, as discussed in division (G)(2)(c) below.
(c) Availability of suitable existing towers, other structures, or alternative technology.
1. No new tower shall be permitted, unless the applicant demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, that no existing tower, structure, or alternative technology that does not require the use of towers or structures can accommodate the applicant’s proposed antenna. An applicant shall submit information requested by the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, related to the availability of suitable existing towers, other structures, or alternative technology.
2. Evidence submitted to demonstrate that no existing tower, structure, or alternative technology can accommodate the applicant’s proposed antenna may consist of any of the following:
a. No existing towers or structures are located within the geographic area which meet applicant’s engineering requirements;
b. Existing towers or structures are not of sufficient height to meet applicant’s engineering requirements;
c. Existing towers or structures do not have sufficient structural strength to support applicant’s proposed antenna and related equipment;
d. The applicant’s proposed antenna would cause electromagnetic interference with the antenna on the existing towers or structures, or the antenna on the existing towers or structures would cause interference with the applicant’s proposed antenna;
e. The fees, costs, or contractual provisions required by the owner in order to share an existing tower or structure or to adapt an existing tower or structure for sharing are unreasonable. Costs exceeding new tower development are presumed to be unreasonable;
f. The applicant demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that render existing towers and structures unsuitable; and
g. The applicant demonstrates that an alternative technology that does not require the use of towers or structures, such as a cable microcell network using multiple low-powered transmitters/receivers attached to a wireline system, is unsuitable.
h. Costs of alternative technology that exceed new tower or antenna development shall not be presumed to render the technology unsuitable.
(d) Setbacks. The following setback requirements shall apply to all towers for which a special use permit is required; provided, however, that the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, may reduce the standard setback requirements if the goals of this section would be better served thereby:
1. Towers must be set back a distance equal to at least 75% of the height of the tower from any adjoining lot line; and
2. Guys and accessory buildings must satisfy the minimum zoning district setback requirements.
(e) Separation. The following separation requirements shall apply to all towers and antennas for which a special use permit is required; provided, however, that the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, may reduce the standard separation requirements if the goals of this section would be better served thereby.
1. Separation from off-site uses/designated areas.
a. Tower separation shall be measured from the base of the tower to the lot line of the off-site uses and/or designated areas as specified in Table 1 below, except as otherwise provided in Table 1 below.
b. Separation requirements for towers shall comply with the minimum standards established in Table 1 below.
Table 1
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Off-Site Use/Designated Area | Separation Distance |
Table 1
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Off-Site Use/Designated Area | Separation Distance |
Existing multi-family residential units greater than duplex units | 100 feet or 100% height of tower, whichever is greater |
Nonresidentially-zoned lands or nonresidential uses | None; only setbacks apply |
Single-family or duplex residential units1 | 200 feet or 300% height of tower, whichever is greater |
Vacant single-family or duplex residentially zoned land which is either platted or has preliminary subdivision plan approval which is not expired | 200 feet or 300% height of tower2, whichever is greater |
Vacant unplatted residentially zoned lands3 | 100 feet or 100% height of tower, whichever is greater |
Notes: 1 Includes modular homes and mobile homes used for living purposes 2 Reparation measured from base of tower to closest building setback line 3 Includes any unplatted residential use properties without a valid preliminary subdivision plan or valid development plan approval and any multi-family residentially zoned land greater than duplex | |
2. Separation distances between towers.
a. Separation distances between towers shall be applicable for and measured between the proposed tower and pre-existing towers. The separation distances shall be measured by drawing or following a straight line between the base of the existing tower and the proposed base, pursuant to a site plan, of the proposed tower.
b. The separation distances (listed in linear feet) shall be as follows:
i. All towers and antennas shall be separated by a minimum distance of 2,000 feet;
ii. Any new or existing municipal water towers shall not be subject to the minimum separation distance listed in division (G)(2)(e) above; and
iii. All towers above 150 feet high shall be separated from all other towers above 150 feet high by one mile (5,280 feet).
(f) Security fencing. Towers shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six feet in height and shall also be equipped with an appropriate anti-climbing device; provided, however, that the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, may waive such requirements, as it deems appropriate.
(g) Landscaping. The following requirements shall govern the landscaping surrounding towers for which a special use permit is required; provided, however, that the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, may waive such requirements if the goals of this section would be better served thereby.
1. Tower facilities shall be landscaped with a buffer of plant materials that effectively screens the view of the tower compound from property used for residences. The standard buffer shall consist of a landscaped strip at least four feet wide outside the perimeter of the compound. All landscaping shall meet the planting requirements of §§ 157.165 through 157.176, “Landscaping Standards”.
2. In locations where the visual impact of the tower would be minimal, the landscaping requirement may be reduced or waived.
3. Existing mature tree growth and natural landforms on the site shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. In some cases, such as towers sited on large, wooded lots, natural growth around the property perimeter may be sufficient buffer.
(H) Buildings or other equipment storage.
(1) Antennas mounted on structures or rooftops. The equipment cabinet or structure used in association with antennas shall comply with the following.
(a) The cabinet or structure shall not contain more than 200 square feet of gross floor area or be more than ten feet in height, in addition, all structures placed on buildings shall not exceed the height limitations found in § 157.009 for the zoning district in which the structure is located.
(b) If the equipment structure is located on the roof of a building, the area of the equipment structure and other equipment and structures shall not occupy more than 10% of the roof area.
(c) Equipment storage buildings or cabinets shall comply with all applicable building codes.
(2) Antennas mounted on utility poles or light poles. The equipment cabinet or structure used in association with antennas shall be located in accordance with the following.
(a) In residential districts, the equipment cabinet or structure may be located in a side or rear yard provided the cabinet or structure is no greater than ten feet in height and no greater than 200 square feet of gross floor area and the cabinet/structure is located a minimum of ten feet from all lot lines. The cabinet/structure shall be screened by an evergreen hedge with an ultimate height of eight feet and a planted height of at least 36 inches.
(b) In commercial or industrial districts the equipment cabinet or structure shall be no greater than ten feet in height or 200 square feet in gross floor area and the cabinet/structure is located a minimum of 25 feet from the front property line, and ten feet from all other lot lines. The structure or cabinet shall be screened by an evergreen hedge with an ultimate height of eight feet and a planted height of at least 36 inches.
(3) Antennas located on towers. The related unmanned equipment structure shall not contain more than 200 square feet of gross floor area or be more than ten feet in height, and shall be located in accordance with the minimum yard requirements of the zoning district in which located.
(4) Modification of building size requirements. The requirements of divisions (H)(1) through (H)(3) above may be modified by the Zoning Official in the case of administratively-approved uses or by the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, in the case of uses permitted by special use to encourage collocation.
(I) Removal of abandoned antennas and towers.
(1) Any antenna or tower that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall be considered abandoned, and the owner of such antenna or tower shall remove the same within 90 days of receipt of notice from the village notifying the owner of such abandonment.
(2) Failure to remove an abandoned antenna or tower within said 90 day shall be grounds to remove the tower or antenna at the owner’s expense. If there are two or more users of a single tower, then this provision shall not become effective until all users cease using the tower.
(J) Nonconforming uses.
(1) No expansion of nonconforming use. Towers that are constructed, and antennas that are installed, in accordance with the provisions of this section shall not be deemed to constitute the expansion of a nonconforming use or structure.
(2) Pre-existing towers.
(a) Pre-existing towers shall be allowed to continue their usage as they presently exist.
(b) Routine maintenance (including replacement with a new tower of like construction and height) shall be permitted on such pre-existing towers. New construction other than routine maintenance on a pre-existing tower shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(3) Rebuilding damaged or destroyed nonconforming towers or antennas.
(a) Notwithstanding division (I) above, bona fide nonconforming towers or antennas that are damaged or destroyed may be rebuilt without having to first obtain administrative approval or a special use permit and without having to meet the separation requirements specified in divisions (G)(2)(d) through (G)(2)(e) above.
(b) The type, height, and location of the tower on-site shall be of the same type and intensity as the original facility approval building permits to rebuild the facility shall comply with then applicable building codes and shall be obtained within 180 days from the date the facility is damaged or destroyed.
(c) If no permit is obtained or if said permit expires, the tower or antenna shall be deemed abandoned as specified in division (I) above.
(Ord. 259, passed 10-24-1995; Ord. 340, passed 5-27-2001; Ord. passed 2-1-2012) Penalty, see § 157.999