172.08 APPROVAL PROCESS FOR ALL TOWERS.
   The following procedures shall apply to all communication tower or antenna facilities on public or private property.
   1.   Submission Materials and Basis for Approval or Denial. The following information shall be submitted to the City Planning Director and will be utilized by the City in review of the application, except that items C, I and K may be waived in the City's discretion if the antenna is proposed to be located on a tower owned by the City or constructed on City property and intended to be used for colocation of antennas:
      A.   The fee as set for Site Plan Review Applications.
      B.   One copy of specifications for proposed structures and antennas, including a description of the design characteristics and material to be used.
      C.   A Site Plan drawn to scale showing existing features including property lines; existing structures and other improvements; all structures within 200 feet of the proposed tower; proposed features including tower location, tower height, guy wires and anchors; photographs or elevation drawings depicting design of the proposed structures; parking; fences; and landscape plan. The Site Plan is not required if the antenna is to be mounted on an existing structure.
      D.   A current map or update for an existing map on file showing the locations of the owner's existing antennas or facilities and proposed towers.
      E.   A report from a structural engineer showing the tower antenna capacity by type and number and a certification that the tower is designed to withstand winds in accordance with ANS/EIA/TIA-222 (latest revision) standards, and a proposed plan and schedule for periodic maintenance and inspection of the tower by qualified parties.
      F.   Identification of the owners of all antennas and equipment to be located on the site.
      G.   Written authorization from the site owner for the application.
      H.   Evidence that a valid FCC license for the proposed activity has been applied for or issued if licensing is required for the particular tower or antenna.
      I.   An analysis that shows the potential visual impacts of a tower, as directed by the City Planning Director. The analysis may be required for up to 6 different vantage points to fully understand the impact on North Liberty neighborhoods.
      J.   Additional information, as requested by the City, to determine that all applicable zoning regulations are met.
      K.   The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all owners of other towers or usable tower support structures within the corporate limits of the City and within one mile of the corporate limits of the City, including City-owned property; and written documentation that the owner made diligent but unsuccessful efforts for a minimum of forty (40) days prior to the submission of the application to install or collocate the proposed telecommunications facilities on towers or usable antenna support structures owned by the City and other owners located within the area described in this paragraph; or written technical evidence from a structural engineer that:
         (1)   the proposed tower or facilities cannot be installed or collocated on another owner's tower or support structure within the area described in this paragraph; and
         (2)   the proposed tower or facilities must be located at the proposed site in order to meet the coverage requirements of the applicant's wireless communications system.
   2.   Review and Action. The following process shall be observed in the review and final city action on any application:
      A.   Upon receipt of the application, the City Clerk shall forward copies of the material to the City planning staff committee. The City Planning Director shall coordinate its activities.
      B.   The City Staff Committee shall review the application for conformance to City Code provisions and issue a draft report for the owner's review and response. Said report may contain additional submission requirements, recommendation for approval with or without special conditions, or recommendation for denial with rationale; and shall be prepared within 30 days of the application filing.
      C.   The owner shall provide a response to the draft report in writing, and the staff report shall be finalized and placed on the City Council meeting agenda together with the owner's submission materials and all related documents within 30 days of receipt of the response and any additional information required in the draft report.
      D.   The City Council may approve the application with no conditions, approve the application with conditions, or disapprove the application by simple majority vote.