In addition to any other standards specified in this chapter for considering special use permit applications, the Planning Commission shall consider the following factors in determining whether to issue a special use permit under this chapter:
(A) Check Master Plan for future development of proposed area;
(B) Height of the proposed tower or antenna;
(C) Proximity of the tower or antenna to residential structures and residential district boundaries;
(D) Nature of uses on adjacent and nearby properties;
(E) Surrounding topography;
(F) Surrounding tree coverage and foliage;
(G) Design of the tower or antenna, with particular reference to design characteristics that have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness;
(H) Proposed ingress and egress; and
(I) Availability of suitable existing towers or antennas, other structures or alternative technologies not requiring the use towers or antennas, as discussed in the following section.
(Prior Code, Ch. XXI, § 21.005) (Ord. 2000-4, passed 8-29-2000)