Collocation of new wireless communications equipment and modification of existing wireless communications support structures shall be permitted as a use by right subject to the conditions contained in this section.
(a) The collocation of new or the replacement of existing wireless communications equipment as defined herein and the modification of existing wireless communications support structures shall be permitted by the Zoning Administrator subject to compliance with all of the following requirements and the issuance of the applicable City building and electrical permits:
(1) The wireless communications equipment will be collocated on an existing wireless communications support structure or in an existing equipment compound;
(2) The existing wireless communications support structure or existing equipment compound is in compliance with the City Zoning Ordinance or was approved by the appropriate zoning body or official of the City;
(b) The proposed collocation will not do any of the following:
(1) Increase the overall height of the wireless communications support structure by more than 20 feet or 10% of its original height, whichever is greater. The height shall be measured from the top of the structure to the average ground grade within 25 feet of the base of the wireless communications support structure;
(2) Increase the width of the original wireless communications support structure by more than the minimum necessary to permit collocation; or
(3) Increase the area of the existing equipment compound to greater than 2,500 square feet.
(c) The proposed collocation complies with the terms and conditions of any previous final approval of the wireless communications support structure or equipment compound by the appropriate zoning body or official of the City.
(d) Any wireless communications equipment which meets the requirements of Section 1280.04(a)(1) and (2) but does not meet the requirements of Section 1280.04(b) or (c), shall only be allowed if it is approved as a special land use according to the requirements of this section and Chapter 1274 of the City Zoning Ordinance.
(e) Application and Submittal Information. The applicant shall file with the City an application for wireless communications equipment and wireless communications support structures under Section 1280.04 that shall include the following information:
(1) A complete written and graphic description of the proposed wireless communications equipment and wireless communications support structure. This shall include an illustration of the antenna and support structure to be installed and its design including cross section and elevation drawings and a diagram of how the tower/antenna will be anchored.
(2) A statement that the proposed wireless communications equipment and wireless communications support structure will be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and applicable City codes. A set of drawings sealed by a professional engineer for the installation of the wireless communications equipment and wireless communications support structure shall also be provided.
(3) A description of the tower maintenance program.
(4) A decommissioning plan explaining the process to be undertaken by the applicant for tearing down the tower and removing all tower equipment, materials and structures and restoring the site so it can be used by a use permitted in that zoning district.
(5) Security measures including emergency contact personnel.
(6) The applicant shall provide documentation that indemnity and insurance coverage exist for the wireless communications equipment and wireless communications support structure in the event that damage or personal injury occurs or the provider abandons the structure. The specific dollar amount of the indemnity and insurance coverage shall be approved by the City and the cancellation of such policy shall not be effective without the approval of the City.
(7) All required fees shall be paid to the City at the time of application.
(f) Site Plan Requirements. The applicant shall also file with the City three copies of a site plan accurately drawn at a scale of not more than one inch equals 100 feet containing the following information unless specifically waived by the Zoning Administrator:
(1) The date on which the site plan was prepared as well as the name of the preparer.
(2) A north arrow and legal description of the property.
(3) The area and dimensions of the parcel containing the tower and antenna including any area leased for the tower.
(4) A location map sufficient to show the character of the area surrounding the proposed antenna and the zoning and land use on adjacent properties.
(5) The height of the tower and antenna and its distance to all property lines.
(6) Any buildings or structures existing on the parcel.
(7) The distance to the closest building on adjacent property.
(8) The location of any overhead transmission lines on the site or on adjacent property which might be affected by the tower.
(9) Any tower supporting structures or devices.
(10) Type and height of fencing to be installed around the tower or an equipment building.
(11) Elevation drawings of any buildings designed to serve the tower.
(12) Access road, width and construction standards along with access easement.
(13) Any lighting proposed to be located on the tower.
(14) Visual impact. The applicant shall demonstrate how the visual impact of the proposed communication towers and attached communication antennas will be reduced through the use of color or other techniques.
(h) Procedures.
(1) The application materials shall be reviewed for completeness by the Zoning Administrator or his or her agent. An application shall be considered complete if it contains all of the information contained in Sections 1280.04(e) and (f). The Zoning Administrator shall notify the applicant in writing of any missing items.
(2) Upon receipt of a completed application, the Zoning Administrator shall make a decision regarding approval or denial.
(3) Upon approval of the application, the applicant may proceed to obtain the applicable building and electrical permits.
(Ord. 514. Passed 9-2-14.)