(A) General procedure. The submission of applications for wireless communications facilities shall follow the same procedure as detailed in the county zoning regulations.
(B) Additional procedures. In addition to the information required elsewhere in the county zoning regulations, development applications and approval for wireless communications facilities shall include the following supplemental information:
(1) A report from a qualified and licensed professional engineer which:
(a) Describes the tower height and design including a cross section, latitude, longitude and elevation;
(b) Documents the height above grade for all potential mounting positions for co-located antennas and the minimum separation distance between antennas;
(c) Describes the tower’s capacity, including the number and type of antennas it can accommodate;
(d) Documents what steps the applicant will take to avoid interference with established public safety telecommunications;
(e) Includes an engineer’s stamp and registration number; and
(f) Includes other information necessary to evaluate the request.
(2) For all commercial wireless telecommunication service towers, a letter of intent committing the tower owner and his or her successors to allow the shared use of the tower if an additional user agrees in writing to meet reasonable terms and conditions for shared use;
(3) Before the issuance of a building permit, the following supplemental information shall be submitted:
(a) A copy of the FAA’s response to the submitted “A Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration” (FAA Form 7460-1) shall be submitted to the Area Plan Commission;
(b) Proof of compliance with applicable FCC regulations; and
(c) A report from a qualified and licensed professional engineer which demonstrates the tower’s compliance with structural and electrical standards.
(4) At the time of the first annual declaration of operation (§ 155.129), the applicant shall provide the Planning Department with an as-built survey from a registered land surveyor verifying the coordinates, height and site plan of the wireless facility.
(C) Site plan requirements. In addition to the site plan requirements found elsewhere in the county zoning regulations, site plans for wireless communications facilities shall include the following supplemental information:
(1) Location and approximate size and height of all buildings and structures within 1,500 feet adjacent to the proposed wireless communication facility;
(2) Site plan of the entire development, indicating all improvements including landscaping and screening;
(3) Elevations showing all facades, indicating exterior materials and color of the tower(s) on the proposed site; and
(4) Plans shall be drawn at the scale of one-inch equals 50 feet.
(Ord. 2001-12-17, passed 12-17-2001)