The following additional standards and regulations shall be applied to all telecommunications facilities:
A. All new telecommunications facilities greater than eighty feet (80') in height shall be constructed of sufficient strength to accommodate the co-use of at least three (3) providers.
B. Towers shall not exceed two hundred feet (200') in height. When considering a special use permit, the village may consider the height and the corresponding setbacks in relationship to nearby residential uses.
C. Structures other than the tower shall comply with the applicable setback requirements of that district. Guyed towers shall be set back at least sixty percent (60%) of the tower height. Support towers and monopoles shall be set back at least one foot (1') for each two feet (2') of height.
D. No part of the telecommunications facility (building or tower) should encroach onto any recorded easement without the prior written approval of the easement grantee.
E. Encroachment onto an existing septic field is prohibited.
F. Placements shall comply with applicable floodplain restrictions.
G. Trees in excess of three inches (3") in diameter, measured twenty four inches (24") from the base, shall be preserved when possible. Any trees meeting this size requirement and destroyed and removed must be replaced. The applicant shall file a tree removal/replacement plan.
H. All facilities shall be fenced. Facilities located within five hundred feet (500') of any residential district shall be enclosed with a fence at least six feet (6') high of the solid screen type. All other facilities shall be enclosed by a fence at least six feet (6') high and topped by barbed wire.
I. Any building that is part of the facility that is located within five hundred feet (500') of any residential district shall be designed with exterior materials and colors that are reasonably compatible with the residential character of the area.
J. When considering the impact upon residential areas, the residential areas of the village, adjacent subdivisions and platted subdivisions shall be considered.
K. Lighting shall be installed for security and safety purposes and, with the exception of FAA and FCC required lighting, shielded to prevent glare from extending substantially beyond the boundaries of the facility.
L. Co-use is preferred and shall be encouraged by the village. Therefore, no two (2) telecommunications facilities requiring a special use permit shall be allowed within one-half (1/2) mile of each other unless the applicant provides documentation that a co-use or a stealth facility is not possible. The village reserves the right, at the expense of the applicant, to hire a qualified independent consultant to verify any findings alleging that a co-use facility is not possible.
M. Applicants for a telecommunications facility must supply the administrator with five (5) copies of the site plan. These will be distributed to the appropriate departments and agencies for their review. Public safety co-use shall be provided on the tower or on the ground at no cost.
N. The applicant for the telecommunications facility shall be required to notify the administrator in its application of those entities contracted for co-use of the facility. Furthermore, any entity contacted for co-use after issuance of the special use permit shall be reported to the administrator for his records. The applicant shall report to the administrator any written requests received for co-use of space and the special use permit. Failure to do so within ninety (90) days of said written request shall automatically void the special use permit.
O. The plans for the communications facility shall be signed and sealed by a qualified licensed professional with an Illinois license or certification. A professional engineer, structural engineer or architect shall provide this license or certification.
P. All antennas and support structures shall meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA such as FAA part 77 and advisory circular AC-70/7460-1 and FCC part 17 and any other state or federal agency with authority to regulate communications antennas, support structures or telecommunications facilities. Should such standards or regulations be amended, the owner shall bring such devices into compliance with the revised standards or regulations at such time any substantive work is done. (Ord. 754, 5-15-2000)