(A) Antennas and towers shall be designed to blend into the surrounding environment, including locating antennas on roofs of buildings, on the walls of buildings, or on city-owned property, through the use of color and camouflaging architectural treatment, except in instances where the color is dictated by federal or state authorities such as the Federal Aviation Administration. Antenna and tower finish and paint shall be maintained in good condition, free from rust, graffiti, peeling paint or other blemish.
(B) Maximum height is limited to one hundred fifty (150) feet above the ground upon which the antenna is placed. The City Council may allow towers up to two hundred (200) feet in height if the applicant can demonstrate that based upon the topography of the site and surrounding area, siting of the antenna, antenna design, surrounding tree cover and structures and/or through the use of screening, that off-site views of the tower will be minimized.
(C) Existing on-site vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible.
(D) The base of the tower and any accessory structures shall be landscaped.
(E) All towers shall be provided with security fencing to prevent unauthorized entry.
(Ord. 395, passed 7-6-2010)