The following use regulations shall apply to cellular or wireless communication antennas and towers:
(a) (1) A cellular or wireless communications antenna that is mounted to an existing communications tower (whether said tower is for cellular or wireless purposes or not), smoke stack, water tower or other tall structure, shall be permitted as of right in all zoning districts. Cellular or wireless communications antenna may also be located on the top of buildings which are no less than fifty (50) feet in height.
(2) Any cellular or wireless communications antenna that is mounted to an existing structure as indicated above shall be painted a color which matches, or is compatible with, the structure on which it is located.
(b) A cellular or wireless communications antenna that is not mounted on an existing structure or is more than fifteen (15) feet higher than the structure on which it is mounted, is permitted in any zoning district, with the exception of any single family or multi-family zoning district, as a conditional use.
(c) All other uses accessory to the cellular or wireless communications antenna and towers including, but not limited to business offices, maintenance depots, and materials and vehicle storage, are prohibited from the site unless otherwise permitted in the zoning district in which the cellular or wireless communications antenna and/or tower is located.
(d) Cellular or wireless communications sites shall not be located in any single family or multi-family residential zoning districts nor shall they be located any closer to any residential zoning district than as follows:
(1) Cellular or wireless communication towers less than 100 feet in height shall be located no closer than 500 feet to any residential zoning district.
(2) Cellular or wireless communications towers less than 150 feet in height shall be located no closer than 750 feet to any residential zoning district.
(3) Cellular communications towers 150 feet in height and greater shall be located no closer than 1000 feet to any residential zoning districts.
(Ord. 1997-16. Passed 6-16-97.)