In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, the following requirements will apply to the following types of facilities:
(A) Minor facility height requirements. Notwithstanding any other provision in the Santa Paula Municipal Code, no minor facility may exceed the maximum building height for the applicable zoning district unless such facility receives Planning Commission approval and:
(1) The applicant demonstrates that exceeding the height limitation is necessary for operation of the facility; or
(2) The facility is colocated, or contains adequate space suitable for future colocation, and the height in excess of zoning requirements is necessary to the proposed shared use.
(B) Utility mounted facilities - vertical extensions. A utility mounted facility may, if approved by the Planning Commission, exceed the maximum building height limit for the applicable zoning district. The extent that the utility mounted facility exceeds the height of the existing utility pole or structure and the need for such height increase must be taken into consideration by the city in conjunction with the processing of the CUP for the utility mounted facility.
(C) Utility mounted facilities - horizontal extension. The extent that the utility mounted facility protrudes or extends horizontally from the existing utility pole or structure must be taken into account by the city in conjunction with its processing of a CUP for a utility mounted facility. A utility mounted facility may not protrude or extend horizontally more than 36 inches from the existing utility pole or structure unless the applicant demonstrates a need for such extension.
(D) Additional requirement for all utility mounted facilities. Any accessory equipment accompanying or that forms part of the utility mounted facility, and is located on the ground in the area surrounding the utility pole or structure, must be visually compatible with the surrounding environment and either shrouded by sufficient landscaping to screen the accessory equipment from view, or designed to match the architecture of adjacent buildings. If accessory equipment will be visible from a residential area or an arterial street, the applicant must provide a solid masonry block wall that will screen the equipment from the residential area or another material that is acceptable to the city.
(Ord. 1105, passed 12-6-04)