(A) Wireless communication equipment (but not a wireless communication support structure) is a permitted use and allowed in all zoning districts. Wireless communication equipment does not have to be related to the principal use of the site. Wireless communication equipment is not subject to zoning review and approval if all of the following requirements are met:
(1) The wireless communication equipment will be co-located on an existing wireless communication support structure or in an existing equipment compound.
(2) The existing wireless communication support structure or existing equipment compound is in compliance with the City's zoning ordinance or was approved by the appropriate zoning body or official for the City.
(3) The proposed co-location will not do any of the following:
(a) Increase the overall height of the wireless communication support structure by more than 20 feet or ten percent of its original height, whichever is greater.
(b) Increase the width of the wireless communication support structure by more than the minimum necessary to permit co-location.
(c) Increase the area of the existing equipment compound to greater than 2,500 square feet.
(4) The proposed co-location complies with the terms and conditions of any previous final approval of the wireless communication support structure or equipment compound by the appropriate zoning body or official of the city.
(B) Notwithstanding the foregoing, wireless communication equipment otherwise exempt must still comply with all other applicable city codes including a requirement that the chief inspector determines that the co-location will not adversely impact the structure to which it is attached.
(C) A co-location that meets the requirements of subsections (A)(1) and (2), above, but which does not meet subsections (A)(3) or (4), is subject to special land use review by the Planning Commission in accordance with the City's zoning ordinance and Sections 514(3) to (6) of Public Act 366 of 2018, as amended.
(D) Any equipment placed in a residential district shall not be erected at a height that requires lighting. Any equipment placed adjacent to a residential district or use that requires lighting shall be a continuous red beacon at night.
(E) Wireless communication equipment that is not attached to an existing structure (thus requiring the installation of a new wireless communication support structure), is subject to special land use review consistent with the city's zoning ordinance and consistent with the city's master plan.
(Ord. O-214, passed 11-4-2019, effective 11-14-2019)