Telecommunications facilities must meet the following standards, regardless of location:
(a) Compliance with Laws and Regulations. All telecommunications facilities must comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Ohio Basic Building Code and the applicable regulations promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration and the FCC (including radio frequency (electromagnetic) emissions standards) and by the Ohio Department of Transportation, and their respective successors.
(b) Sound Construction. All telecommunications towers and telecommunications attachments must be soundly constructed and, including any guy wires, must be securely anchored to a foundation appropriate for the applicable soil conditions. and must be able to withstand sustained winds and ice loads in accordance with the American National Standards Institute/Electronic industry Association, Section 222-F (Annex H: Commentary on Ice Design Criteria for Communications Structures), as the same may be amended from time to time.
(c) Security Fencing. Security fencing eight (8) feet in height shall surround the telecommunications facilities (including any guy wires) and be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from the property line.
(d) Anti-Climbing Devices. Telecommunications towers and telecommunications attachments shall be fitted with anti-climbing devices.
(e) Maintenance. All telecommunications facilities must be regularly maintained as appropriate to ensure safety is not compromised.
(f) Non-Interference. No telecommunications facilities may interfere with any public safety, police, fire, ambulance, or other governmental telecommunications.
(Ord. 196-1998. Passed 9-14-98.)