(A) A facility is considered an accessory building. If the facility is located in a R1, R2, R3 zones or within 200 feet of a residential use, then the facility must comply with the setback requirements for such zone. In all other instances, the extent of compliance with the setback requirements for the zone in which the facility is located must be considered by the city in connection with the processing of the CUP.
(B) Screening and site selection guidelines. In addition to the above requirements, the city must consider the following factors in conjunction with the processing of a CUP.
(1) The proposed facility must be designed as a disguised facility, taking into consideration alternate sites that are available, including colocation.
(2) The proposed facility should be screened or camouflaged by existing or proposed new topography, vegetation, buildings, or other structures. Any such improvements must be appropriate for and compatible with the site and surrounding area.
(3) The total size of the proposed facility should be compatible with surrounding and supporting structures.
(C) If feasible, the location of the proposed facility should conform to the following in order of preference:
(1) Colocated with an existing facility or located at a pre-approved location;
(2) Attached to an existing structure such as an existing building, communication tower, church steeple or utility;
(3) Located in an industrial zoning district;
(4) Located in a commercial zoning district;
(5) Proximity of the proposed facility to residential structures and to boundaries of residentially zoned districts.
(6) The availability of suitable alternative locations for the facility.
(7) The nature of existing uses on adjacent and nearby properties.
(8) Proposed ingress and egress to the facility.
(Ord. 1105, passed 12-6-04)