In accordance with ORC 303.21, when a tower is planned to be constructed for the provision of cellular telephone communication service, the procedures indicated therein shall be followed. All zoning districts where dwellings of any kind are permitted shall be construed to be an area zoned for residential use. All telecommunication towers are subject to a Site Plan Review and shall meet the following standards when located within a residential district:
(a) The applicant shall provide proof that the proposal to construct a tower or attach equipment to an existing structure has been approved by all other agencies and governmental entities with jurisdiction (i.e. Federal Communication Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, Ohio Department of Transportation).
(b) The applicant shall demonstrate that no suitable site is available in a non-residential district and shall be located on its own lot which meets the area and setback requirement as approved by the Board of Appeals.
(c) All accessory buildings shall be screened with fencing, masonry, shrubbery or other screening as approved by the Board of Appeals.
(d) The applicant shall notify the Zoning Inspector within thirty (30) days of ceasing operations at the site. The removal of the structures and buildings is required within ninety (90) days of ceasing operations.
(e) No advertising or illumination other than that required by law may be located on the structure. (Ord. 517. Passed 8-17-99.)