Every electrical substation, gas regulator station, telephone exchange facility, sewage treatment plant, and water storage facility shall be deemed a conditional use, and shall conform to the following regulations: (Ord. 15-99, 12-7-1999)
A. Minimum Lot Requirements: Every lot on which any such facility is located shall meet the minimum area and dimension requirements of the district in which it is located. Every part of any such facility shall be located at least twenty five feet (25') from all lot lines, or shall meet the district setback requirements, whichever is greater.
B. Compatibility With Residential Character: In any residential district, every such facility shall be designed, constructed, and operated so that it is compatible with the residential character of the area. (Ord. 92-09, 4-14-1992)
C. Screening: Screening eight feet (8') in height and of sufficient density to block the view from adjacent property shall be installed around every such facility. Furthermore if the Zoning Administrator determines that the facility may pose a safety hazard (e.g., if there are exposed transformers), he shall require that a secure fence eight feet (8') in height be installed behind the planting screen. (Ord. 92-09, 4-14-1992; amd. 2003 Code)