§ 154.290 WISP MOUNTED ON A BUILDING; GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

   A WISP mounted on a building shall comply with the following requirements.

   (A)   All applicable state construction and electrical codes and local building permit requirements as well as the manufacturer’s installation requirements provided they do not conflict with the state and local requirements.

   (B)   The total height of a building mounted WISP shall not exceed 15 feet as measured from the highest point of the roof, excluding chimneys, antennas and other similar protuberances.

   (C)   (1)   The setback for a building mounted WISP shall be a minimum of 15 feet from the property line, public right-of-way, public easement or overhead utility lines if mounted directly on a roof or other elevated surface of the building.

      (2)   If the WISP is affixed by any extension to the side, roof or other elevated surface, then the setback from the property line or public right-of-way shall be a minimum of 15 feet.

      (3)   The setback shall be measured from the furthest outward extension of all moving parts.

      (4)   The 15-foot minimum setback requirement may be reduced by the Building Inspector under either or both of the following circumstances:

         (a)   If the applicant provides a registered engineer’s certification that the WISP is designed to collapse, fall, curl or bend within a distance less than the required setback of the WISP; and

         (b)   If the Building Inspector determines that a lesser setback will not be detrimental to adjoining properties. In making this determination the Building Inspector shall, at a minimum, take into consideration the type and location of the building containing the WISP, the type of WISP proposed, the installation requirements of the WISP and the location of buildings or uses on the adjacent properties.

   (D)   (1)   (a)   The Planning Commission shall review the proposed WISP tower according to the standards for special uses contained in §§ 154.185 through 154.194 of this chapter.

         (b)   The Commission may impose reasonable conditions with its approval of a WISP tower including, but not limited to, a requirement that the applicant provide a performance guarantee in a form and amount acceptable to the township for the cost of removing the WISP tower and restoration of the site and a requirement that the applicant provide regular reports regarding the maintenance and condition of the tower.

      (2)   Following approval of a WISP by the Planning Commission, the applicant may proceed to apply for a building permit.

(Ord. passed 7-12-2012, § 4.14) Penalty, see § 154.999