A. Telecommunications tower on residentially zoned lots. A telecommunication tower is prohibited on a residentially zoned lot unless either of the following applies:
1. The residentially zoned lot is developed and used for nonresidential purposes; or
2. The residentially zoned lot is owned by a governmental entity.
B. New telecommunications towers.
1. Conditional use permit required. A new telecommunications tower requires approval of either a commission-level or director-level conditional use permit, as follows:
a. Director-level-Replacement monopole. A director-level site plan and design review is required for a new monopole that replaces an existing monopole, does not exceed the height of the existing pole or the maximum height limit in the zone where it is located, and is located in the same or proximate location as the monopole being replaced.
b. Commission-level. A commission-level conditional use permit is required for a new telecommunications tower that is not subject to director-level review.
2. Site plan and design review. A new telecommunications tower is subject to site plan and design review approval at the same level as the conditional use permit.
C. Existing telecommunications towers-Modification. A modification to an existing telecommunications tower is subject to site plan and design review.
D. Development standards.
1. The equipment cabinet, if any, shall be located in one of the following locations:
a. At the base of the tower on which the antenna is mounted;
b. Within any building located on the same parcel as the tower on which the antenna is mounted; or
c. On the ground and outside of any required setback and parking area on the same parcel as the tower on which the antenna is mounted. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)