The following provisions shall govern the issuance of special use permits for towers or antennas by the Planning Commission:
(A) The placement of the tower has very little of no effect on the agricultural use of the parcel;
(B) A special use permit shall be required for the construction of a tower or the placement of an antenna, except in the Industrial District;
(C) Applications for special use permits under this chapter shall be subject to the special use procedures and requirements of this chapter, except as modified in this chapter. Special uses granted by the Planning Commission under this section must be approved by the Township Board;
(D) In granting a special use permit, the Planning Commission may impose conditions to the extent the Planning Commission concludes such conditions are necessary to minimize any adverse effect of the proposed tower or antenna on adjoining properties;
(E) Any information of an engineering nature that the applicant submits, whether civil, mechanical or electrical, shall be certified by a licensed professional engineer in the state. Such an engineer shall certify that the tower or antenna will be structurally sound and will comply with all applicable building and other construction code requirements; and
(F) An applicant for a special use permit shall submit the information described in this chapter and a non-refundable fee as established by resolution of the Township Board to reimburse the township for the costs of reviewing the application.
(Prior Code, Ch. XXI, § 21.003) (Ord. 2000-4, passed 8-29-2000)