(A) Security. For all WCF excepting attached WCF, a perimeter fence at least eight feet high shall be installed to circumscribe and contain the WCF, along with all accessory structures and/or facilities. Use of razor wire is prohibited.
(B) Lighting.
(1) Security lighting is not required. However, if security lighting is installed, it shall be confined to accessory structure(s), directed downward to minimize glare or intrusion into adjoining properties.
(2) Other illumination is prohibited. No WCF, support structure or antenna array that requires illumination shall be permitted.
(C) Landscaping.
(1) The following planting requirements shall be applied to all applications or petitions for construction of WCF and/or support structures:
(a) A double staggered row of evergreen trees, planted at seven feet in height (measured from grade) and at no more than 15 feet intervals along the perimeter of the fence to screen the facilities from adjoining properties; or
(b) A mix of deciduous shade trees (two and one-half inch caliper) and large deciduous shrubs (at least 48 inches) of sufficient density along the perimeter of the fence to adequately screen the facilities from adjoining properties.
(2) Existing vegetation within 20 feet of the security fence that is preserved shall be credited towards planting requirements.
(3) The provisions of this section may be waived, in whole or in part, by the Planning Department upon a determination that: site conditions would not be adequate to support landscape plantings; or, that architectural camouflage (“stealth” design) will insure compatibility with adjoining land uses and eliminate the need for screening.
(4) All landscape plantings shall be properly maintained or replaced as necessary to ensure their good health and viability for the life of the WCF and/or support structure.
(D) Signage. Identification signage, no more than three square feet in total area, shall be required for each WCF/support structure, and/or accessory facility. Identification signage shall include the name(s) of the facility owner(s) or operator(s) and a 24-hour emergency telephone number, and shall be affixed to a perimeter fence where possible. Off-premise and other advertising signage is prohibited.
(E) Attached WCF. Attached WCF shall be appropriately integrated with, or within, existing structures with due consideration given to siting/placement, color, camouflage, size and type of construction. Attached WCF shall be designed to minimize visual impact and antenna arrays shall not exceed the height of the existing structure by more than 15 feet.
(F) Noise.
(1) Noise-producing equipment shall be sited and/or insulated to guarantee that no increase in noise above ambient levels measured at the property line occur.
(2) Backup generators, if used, shall only be operated during power outages and for testing and maintenance purposes. Routine testing and maintenance, if conducted, shall only be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
(G) Materials. Excepting attached WCF, all support structures shall be constructed of galvanized metal. The provisions of this section may be waived by the Planning Department upon a determination that architectural camouflage (“stealth” design) will satisfy the intent of this section.
(H) Health and safety.
(1) All WCF and/or support structures shall be constructed, operated, maintained and monitored in compliance with all applicable federal (such as, FCC and FAA) and state standards and requirements.
(2) WCF and/or support structures that would be classified as a hazard to air navigation, as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration, shall not be permitted.
(BC Ord. passed 1-22-2003; BC Ord. passed 3-26-2003) Penalty, see § 155.999