15-1-7: ALTERNATIVE STRUCTURES STANDARDS:

   A.   Telecommunications facilities may be permitted on an alternative tower structure at least thirty feet (30') tall under the following conditions, which shall be in addition to the requirements of sections 15-1-6 and 15-1-8 of this chapter:

      1.   The facility and its accessory support facilities comply with all zoning requirements applicable to the alternate structure and the provisions of section 15-1-6 of this chapter;

      2.   If the facility or an accessory support facility is located upon the roof of a structure, each such facility shall be set back a distance from the roof edge at least equal to the height of the telecommunications facility unless the facilities are screened or camouflaged in a manner that is compatible with the surrounding property. The top of the antenna or other facility shall not be more than thirty percent (30%) of the height of the alternate structure, or seventy five feet (75') whichever is less;

      3.   The alternative structure must be similar in color, scale and character to adjoining buildings or structures or blend with the landscaping and other surroundings immediately adjacent to them so as to generally avoid the creation of unique visual objects that stand out in the environment; and

      4.   Prior to the installation of any building/roof mounted telecommunications facility, the applicant shall furnish to the city a structural engineer's certification that the building structure will support and not be adversely affected by the proposed antenna and accessory support facility or equipment. (Ord. 2011-235, 5-26-2011, eff. 5-26-2011)