(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BROADCAST TOWER. Any tower supporting 1 or more antennae that transmit or receive any portion of an electromagnetic spectrum for which a federal communication license is required for its operation.
(B) Building and special use permits required. No broadcast tower may be erected within the city limits of the city without the owner or erector of the tower first obtaining a building permit from the city and obtaining the granting of a special use permit for the tower.
(C) Restrictions on number. No more than 1 broadcast tower may be erected on any tract of land containing 5 acres or less total surface area.
(D) Restrictions on height. No broadcast tower may be erected at a height greater than 75 feet unless a variance to this height restriction is granted upon sufficient presentation to the city of appropriate plans and specifications certified by a licensed structural engineer of the state.
(E) Setback requirements. All broadcast towers must be set back from all property lines of at least 1.5 times the maximum height of the tower.
(F) Restriction against interference with radio and television reception. No broadcast tower shall be operated in a manner so as to interfere in any manner with the reception of commercial television and radio programming normally and regularly received into the homes of the citizens of the city.
(G) Exemption. Broadcast towers owned or operated by the city for the purpose of providing radio communications for the city’s Fire or Police Department are exempt from the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 264, passed 11-15-1983; Am. Ord. 359, passed 2-8-1994) Penalty, see § 151.99