(A) Application methods. All development applications for towers shall include written documentation evidencing compliance with each provision of this subchapter, as well as the applicable building regulations in addition to the following supplemental information:
(1) A report from a qualified and licensed professional engineer which:
(a) Describes the tower height and design, including a cross-section in elevation;
(b) Documents the height above grade for all potential mounting positions for collocated antennas and the minimum separation between antennas that it can accommodate;
(c) Describes the tower’s capacity, including the number and type of antennas that it can accommodate;
(d) Documents what steps the applicant will take to avoid interference with established public safety telecommunications;
(e) Includes an engineer’s qualifications, stamp and registration number; and
(f) Includes other information necessary to evaluate the request.
(2) Architectural drawings depicting the constructed tower with camouflaging treatment set in the surrounding area. These drawings shall include at least one perspective from the north, south, east and west;
(3) An overhead map of the site showing a one-mile radius of the subject tower’s location, as well as the location of each existing telecommunications facilities;
(4) For all commercial wireless telecommunication service towers, a letter of intent committing the tower owner and successor(s) to allow the shared use of the tower if an additional user agrees in writing to meet reasonable terms and conditions for shared use;
(5) Proof that the proposed tower complies with the regulations and standards, including, without limitation, emission standards, promulgated by the FAA, FCC, ANSI and IEEE;
(6) Proof of technological evidence which indicates that the height of the tower requested is the minimum necessary to fulfill the cell site’s function; and
(7) Proof of bond or financial security sufficient to provide for cost of removal in the case of abandonment as described within this subchapter.
(B) Application contents. Each applicant requesting a permit shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the County Code Administrator accompanied by a sealed complete set of drawings prepared by a state-licensed architect and engineer that shall include a site plan, elevation view, other supporting drawings, calculations and other supporting documentation showing the location and dimensions of the wireless communications facility and all improvements associated therewith, including information concerning specifications, antenna locations, equipment facilities and shelters.
(C) Application fees. Permits for placement of wireless telecommunication facilities are required. Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the procedures for the application for, approval of and revocation of such a permit shall be those required in the county fee schedule as adopted by the County Board. The County Code Administrator shall authorize the issuance of permits required by this subchapter and shall collect the fees therein accordance with the following:
(1) A non-refundable plan review fee due at plan submission;
(2) Fee for a new telecommunications facility shall be based on a set fee per foot of the tower height;
(3) Fee for each multiple wireless telecommunication facilities (maximum of 20) included in a single application to co-locate on existing structures; and
(4) A single wireless telecommunication facility on an existing structure fee.
(Ord. 11-21, passed 11-9-2021)