1271.08 ABANDONED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES.
   (a)   In the event use of the wireless telecommunications facility ceases for a period of six months, the owner/operator shall agree to remove the nonfunctioning facility. The owner/operator of the antenna and/or tower shall, on no less than an annual basis from the date of issuance of the zoning certificate, file a declaration with the Zoning Administrator as to the continuing operation of every facility which is subject of this section. The owner/operator of the facility shall sign a written consent agreeing to permit periodic inspections of the wireless telecommunication facility by the Zoning Administrator.
   (b)   In the event that more than one wireless telecommunication service provider is using a wireless communications tower, the tower shall not be considered abandoned until all such users cease using the tower as provided in this section.
   (c)   The site shall be restored to its original state within six months following the date that the tower is no longer operational.
(Ord. 89-99. Passed 12-14-99.)