Telecommunications facilities in existence on the date of the adoption of this chapter which comply with this chapter are subject to the following provisions:
(A) Existing telecommunication facilities may not be expanded or replaced without complying with this chapter, except as further provided in this section.
(B) Existing telecommunications facilities which are hereafter damaged or destroyed for any reason or cause may be repaired and restored to their former use, location and physical dimensions upon receipt of a building permit.
(C) The owner of a telecommunications facility existing at the time of the enactment of this chapter may replace, repair, rebuild or expand the facility to accommodate co-located antennas or facilities or to upgrade the facility's current engineering, technological or communications standards by obtaining a building permit Conformance to the provisions of this chapter, including but not limited to provisions of this chapter regarding notice to local zoning authorities or posting of signs, is not required so long as such facility is not increased in height by more than twenty percent (20%) and setbacks are not decreased by more than twenty percent (20%) from the height or setback existing at the time of the enactment of this chapter.
(D) Any such replacement, repair, reconstruction or enlargement shall comply with the design standards described in § 116.07 above.
(E) When an existing telecommunications facility is not used for a period of at least twelve (12) months, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to any subsequent use.
(Ord. 2010-06, passed 11-8-10)