Wireless telecommunications equipment is permitted on commercial and manufacturing zoned parcels (C-1, C-3, and M-1) subject to the following conditions:
(A) Mono-pole towers and radio towers are permitted in commercial and manufacturing zoned parcels provided the height does not exceed 21 meters above the adjoining grade and a conditional use permit has first been obtained. Any height greater than 21 meters shall require the issuance of a variance.
(B) Wireless communications equipment, microwave antennae and satellite dishes greater than two meters in diameter are permitted on the roof of a commercial building in a commercial or manufacturing zone upon payment of a fee established by Council resolution. Unless a conditional use permit is first obtained, the equipment must comply with the following requirements:
(1) Wireless communications equipment, microwave antennae and satellite dishes shall not be located closer then three meters to any side of the building, unless attached to the building.
(2) Wireless communications equipment, microwave antennae and satellite dishes shall not exceed two and one-half meters in height measured from the top of the nearest exterior parapet wall.
(3) The total height of the equipment shall not exceed the maximum height of structures permitted in the commercial and manufacturing zone in which it is located.
(4) Wireless communications equipment, microwave antennae and satellite dishes greater than two meters in diameter must be painted a color designed to blend with the background. The proposed color shall be subject to the approval of the Community Development Director, or his designee.
(5) The supporting structure of any wireless communications equipment, microwave antennae and satellite dishes greater than two meters in diameter shall be designed with tubular members with no diagonal bracing visible from public view.
(C) Wireless communications equipment, microwave antennae and satellite dishes greater than two meters in diameter are permitted on the side of a commercial building in a commercial zone provided a conditional use permit has first been obtained, and design approval has been granted by the Design Review Commission. The following guidelines shall be considered in the review of such applications:
(1) The equipment does not protrude into any required setbacks.
(2) The equipment is enclosed in a housing which architecturally blends with the existing building.
(3) The location is not within a 100 meter radius of another wireless communication equipment.
(4) No wireless telecommunication equipment shall be permitted to be located on the ground of any commercial and manufacturing zoned parcels. Satellite dishes and microwave antennae of two meters or less in diameter shall be exempt from the general provisions of this section.
(D) Lighting designed to illuminate wireless telecommunications facility or equipment is prohibited.
(E) Upon termination of use, the telecommunication equipment, facility or tower must be removed within 30 calendar days of the termination of use.
(F) Certification that the wireless communication equipment, facility or tower complies with Federal Communication Commission (FCC) guidelines regarding all health and safety regulations shall be submitted to the city prior to obtaining building permits.
(G) Certification that the applicant for wireless telecommunication equipment, facility or tower is authorized to operate such equipment, facility or tower from the California Public Utility Commission (PUC) and the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), if authorization is legally required, shall be presented with any application to the city for such equipment, facility or tower.
(Ord. 480-C.S., passed 6-3-97)