(A) Purpose. Certain radio equipment used in transmitting and receiving signal energy are essential and are deemed to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the town. The placement of such equipment shall be located such that the health, safety, welfare, and aesthetic quality of the community shall not be compromised. Therefore the regulations governing the location of such equipment shall consider the aesthetic quality of the community equal to the health, safety, and general welfare of the community. The antennas, masts, and towers hereinafter enumerated shall not be deemed violations of this chapter when made under the conditions herein provided.
(C) Residentially zones districts - amateur radio equipment and TV antennas. Amateur radio equipment, including ham radio and CB equipment and personal use TV antennas, shall be allowed in the R1, R2, MF, and MH zoning districts if they comply with the following regulations:
(1) Antenna facilities may be building attached, monopoles, or lattice towers.
(2) Up to three antenna facilities may be located on a lot of record, co-location is encouraged.
(3) An antenna facility, exclusive of the height of any antenna or mast, shall not exceed 35 feet in height. Provided, however, that an antenna facility shall be permitted additional height at the ratio of one added foot in height for each additional foot of setback beyond the minimum setback required of an accessory building in the zoning district regulations contained in § 151.025. Regardless of the above, the maximum height for a tower permitted without a special exception in any residential district shall be 65 feet.
(4) The height of an antenna, including the height of any antenna facility to which they may be fastened or attached shall not exceed 65 feet in height without a special exception.
(5) An antenna not fastened to an antenna facility shall not exceed 50 feet without a special exception, except for an antenna which does not extend more than eight feet above a building on which it is mounted.
(6) An antenna facility shall be limited to having the number and size of antennas attached to it that are allowed by the antenna facility manufacturer's designs and specifications for maximum wind load requirements.
(7) Setbacks:
(a) Antennas and antenna facilities shall not be permitted in front or side yards. Guy wires are not permitted in front yards;
(b) Guy wires are permitted in required side and rear yards;
(c) Setback for antenna facilities shall be the same as is required for accessory buildings in residential districts.
(8) Separation. There shall be no minimum or maximum separation requirements for antenna facilities from other structures on the same lot of record.
(9) Antenna facilities shall not be permitted in any easement.
(10) Lights. No auxiliary or outdoor lighting shall be allowed on antenna facilities located on residentially zoned property except such lights or lighting as may be required by the Federal Aviation Authority or the Federal Communications Commission.
(11) Construction standards. A building permit must be obtained prior to the construction and/or installation of an antenna facility. Antenna facilities must be installed as per the manufacturers recommendations or under the seal of a registered professional engineer of the State of Texas. Regardless of the above, all such antenna facilities must meet the Electronic Industries Association Standard EIA-222-D, Structural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures and the Building Code.
(12) Maintenance. Antennas and/or antenna facilities obviously not in use or obviously in need of maintenance as determined by the building official, shall be removed or brought into compliance within 30 days following notice given by the building official. This shall not preclude immediate action by the building official to safeguard life, limb, health, property, and public welfare.
(13) No part of an antenna facility or any attachment thereto may extend beyond the property lines of the owner of such antenna or antenna facility.
(14) No permit shall be issued for the installation of an antenna facility on a multi-family structure or property unless a notarized statement of permission from the owner is presented to the Building Department.
(15) All antenna facilities shall be subject to an inspection every five years by a qualified expert, such inspection to be conducted and charged for by the town in accordance with provisions in the Building Code.
(16) A special exception must be obtained in the residential zoning districts for any antenna facility which does not comply with the regulations specified hereinabove.
(D) Non-residential districts. Radio, television, microwave broadcast relay, receiving towers, transmission and re-transmission facilities, satellite receiving only earth stations (home dish antenna), and any electronic emission equipment of a commercial nature shall be allowed in the nonresidential zoning districts if it complies with the following regulations:
(1) Up to three antenna facilities may be located on a lot of record, co-location is encouraged.
(2) Antenna facilities shall be limited to building attached and monopoles only.
(3) An antenna facility, exclusive of the height of any attached antenna, shall not exceed 35 feet in height. Provided, however, that an antenna facility shall be permitted additional height at the ratio of one added foot in height for each additional foot of setback beyond the minimum setback required of a accessory building in the zoning district regulations herein. Regardless of the above, the maximum height for an antenna facility permitted without a special exception in any nonresidential district shall be 65 feet.
(4) With the exception of stealth facilities, the height of an antenna, including the height of any antenna facility to which they may be fastened or attached, shall not exceed 65 feet in height without a special exception.
(5) With the exception of stealth facilities, an antenna shall not extend more than eight feet above a building on which it is attached.
(6) An antenna facility shall be limited to having the number and size of antennas attached to it that are allowed by the antenna facility manufacturer's designs and specifications for maximum wind load requirements.
(7) Setbacks. With the exception of stealth facilities, antennas and antenna facilities shall not be permitted in front or side yards.
(8) Antenna facilities shall not be permitted in any easement.
(9) Lights. No auxiliary or outdoor lighting shall be allowed on antennas located on residentially zoned property except such lights or lighting as may be required by the Federal Aviation Authority or the Federal Communications Commission.
(10) Construction standards. A building permit must be obtained prior to the construction and/or installation of a tower, antenna, or mast. Antenna facilities must be installed as per the manufacturers recommendations or under the seal of a registered professional engineer of the State of Texas. Regardless of the above, all such antenna facility and antennas must meet the Electronic Industries Association Standard EIA-222-D, Structural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures and the Building Code.
(11) Maintenance. Antenna facilities and antennas obviously not in use or obviously in need of maintenance as determined by the building official, shall be removed or brought into compliance within 30 days following notice given by the building official. This shall not preclude immediate action by the building official to safeguard life, limb, health, property, and public welfare.
(12) No part of an antenna facility and antennas or any attachment thereto may extend beyond the property lines of the owner of such antenna or antenna facility.
(13) No permit shall be issued for the installation of an antenna or antenna facility on a multi-family structure or property unless a notarized statement of permission from the owner is presented to the Building Department.
(14) All antennas, or antenna facilities shall be subject to an inspection every five years by a qualified expert, such inspection to be conducted and charged for by the town in accordance with provisions in the Building Code.
(15) A specific use permit must be obtained in nonresidential zoning districts for any antenna or tower which does not comply with the regulations specified hereinabove.
(16) Stealth facilities, which meet the definition of stealth as provided in § 151.042(C) shall be exempt from the height and location requirements of this section. In addition, the Town Administrator or his or her designee shall be the final authority as to whether or not any facility meets the definition of STEALTH.
(E) Written report upon denial of request. The Town of Lakeside shall document any denial of a request to place, construct, or modify personal wireless service facilities in writing. Such documentation shall be supported by substantial evidence within the written record.
(F) Satellite receive-only antennas generally. Satellite receive-only antennas assist individuals in the receipt of satellite transmitted television signals. Satellite receive-only antennas shall not be deemed violations of this chapter when made under the conditions herein provided. Such conditions are hereby found to be reasonable and clearly defined health, safety and aesthetic objectives.
(G) Satellite receive-only antennas. A satellite receive-only antenna shall be allowed if it complies with the following:
(1) The satellite receive-only antenna is two meters or less in diameter and is located or proposed to be located in any area where commercial or industrial uses are generally permitted by non federal land use regulations; or
(2) The satellite receive-only antenna is less than one meter in diameter in any residential zoning district.
(H) Large satellite receive-only antennas. Satellite receive-only antennas that are greater than one meter in diameter in residential districts or greater than two meters in diameter in non-residential districts shall be allowed in any zoning district if they comply with the following regulations:
(1) Only one satellite receive-only antenna per lot of record;
(2) A satellite receive-only antenna shall not exceed ten feet in height;
(3) Setbacks:
(a) Front and side. Satellite receive-only antennas shall not be permitted in front or side yards;
(b) Rear. Satellite receive-only antennas shall be permitted in rear yards provided they meet the minimum setback as is required for accessory buildings in residential districts and as for all buildings in nonresidential districts;
(4) Separation. There shall be no minimum or maximum separation requirements for satellite receive-only antennas from other structures on the same lot of record;
(5) Satellite receive-only antennas shall not be permitted in easements;
(6) Lights. No auxiliary or outdoor lighting shall be allowed on satellite receive-only antennas except such lights or lighting as may be required by the Federal Aviation Authority or the Federal Communications Commission;
(7) Construction standards. A building permit must be obtained prior to the construction and/or installation of a satellite receive-only antenna. Satellite receive-only antennas must be installed as per the manufacturers recommendations or under the seal of a registered professional engineer of the State of Texas;
(8) Maintenance. Satellite receive-only antennas obviously not in use or obviously in need of maintenance as determined by the building official, shall be removed or brought into compliance within 30 days following notice given by the building official. This shall not preclude immediate action by the building official to safeguard life, limb, health, property, and public welfare;
(9) No part of a satellite receive-only antenna or any attachment thereto may extend beyond the property lines of the owner of such satellite receive-only antenna;
(10) No permit shall be issued for the installation of a satellite receive-only antenna on a multifamily structure or property unless a notarized statement of permission from the owner is presented to the Building Department;
(11) All satellite receive-only antennas shall be screened from view from adjoining properties by fencing or evergreen plants. A satellite receive-only antenna located within a fence surrounding the yard in which the satellite receive-only antenna is located shall be considered to be screened;
(12) A special exception must be obtained for any satellite receive only antenna which does not comply with the regulations specified hereinabove.
(I) Special exception. A special exception must be obtained for any antenna, tower, and/or satellite receive-only antenna which does not comply with the regulations specified in this section, herein above. In considering whether to grant a special exception from the regulations specified above, the following shall be considered:
(1) The effect on the value of the surrounding property;
(2) The potential for interference with the enjoyment of the use of surrounding properties;
(3) Aesthetics;
(4) The necessity of the special exception for the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens or for governmental purposes;
(5) The zoning district and the adjoining zoning districts of the property for which the special exception is sought;
(6) The provisions of 47 C.F.R. § 25.104 which preempt local zoning or other regulations that differentiate between satellite receive-only antennas and other types of antenna facilities unless such regulations:
(a) Have a clearly defined health, safety or aesthetic objective; and
(b) Further the stated health, safety, or aesthetic objective without unnecessarily burdening the federal interest in ensuring access to satellite services and in promoting fair and effective competition among competing communications service providers;
(7) The unique conditions that govern reasonable reception on any given lot;
(8) To properly evaluate all applications to locate commercial antennas or towers which do not comply with the regulations specified hereinabove the following information must be provided by the applicant:
(a) Describe the nature of the antenna site. Indicate whether the proposed structure is a monopole or mounted to a self-supporting structure. Indicate the proposed height.
(b) Provide photos or drawings of all equipment, structures and antenna.
(c) Describe why the antenna or tower is necessary.
(d) State the name(s) of the telecommunications providers or other users of the antenna or tower and describe the use to be made by each user.
(e) Indicate if this antenna or tower site is to be connected to other sites; and if so, describe how it will be connected and who will be the back haul provider.
(f) The applicant must address whether or not they have made an effort to co-locate the facilities proposed for this antenna or tower on existing towers or facilities in the same general area. Please identify the location of these existing sites. If yes, please describe in detail these efforts and explain in detail why these existing sites were not feasible. Attach all studies or tests performed which demonstrate why the existing sites will not provide sufficient signal coverage. Provide written documentation from existing sites owners and/or operators which confirm the statements provided. Indicate whether or not the existing sites allow/promote co-location and, if not, describe why not.
(g) Indicate whether or not co-location will be allowed to other telecommunications providers at the requested site. If they are not allowed, state every reason and the basis for each reason.
(h) If the requested location is in a residential district the applicant must address whether or not they have made an effort to locate the facility in a commercial or industrial district. Please identify the location of these commercial and or industrial district sites. Please describe in detail these efforts and explain in detail why these commercial or industrial district sites were not feasible. Attach all studies or tests performed which demonstrate why the commercial or industrial sites will not provide sufficient signal coverage. Provide written documentation from commercial or industrial district sites' owners and/or operators which confirm the statements provided.
(i) Indicate the proposed provider's current coverage area for the town. Attach maps showing the areas the proposed provider's existing antenna currently cover, the areas the applicant's existing sites and other existing sites would cover, and the areas the applicant's existing sites and the requested site would cover.
(j) Describe the applicant's master antenna and tower plan for the town. Attach maps and other related documentation. Provide information indicating each phase of the plan.
(k) Describe the applicant's plan to minimize the number of telecommunications antennas and towers needed to cover the town.
(l) The Town Council will approve a requested application subject to the finding that co-location of this facility with a nearby existing tower facility is technically not feasible and subject to the following conditions:
1. Applicant will permit co-location of others at the site;
2. Applicant will configure its antenna and other equipment to accommodate other providers;
3. Applicant will identify its backhaul provider connecting antenna sites; and
4. Applicant will give notice to the town identifying any providers who co-locates to the site and identify their backhaul provider.
(Ord. 312, passed 6-22-2010)