In addition to the information required elsewhere in this Code, development applications for towers shall include the following supplemental information:
(A) A report from a qualified and licensed professional engineer which:
(1) Describes the tower height and design, including a cross section and elevation;
(2) Documents the height above grade for all potential mounting positions for co-located antennas and the minimum separation distances between antennas;
(3) Describes the tower's capacity, including the number and type of antennas that it can accommodate;
(4) Documents what steps the applicant will take to avoid interference with established public safety telecommunications;
(5) Includes an engineer's stamp and registration number;
(6) Includes soil sample reports, which indicates sufficient ground support; and
(7) Includes other information necessary to evaluate the request;
(B) For all commercial wireless telecommunication service towers, a written commitment from the tower owner and his or her successors to allow the shared use of the tower if an additional user agrees in writing to meet reasonable terms and conditions for shared use;
(C) Before the issuance of a building permit, the following information shall be submitted:
(1) Proof that the proposed tower complies with regulations administered by Federal Aviation Administration; and
(2) A report from a qualified and licensed professional engineer which demonstrates the tower's compliance with the aforementioned structural and electrical standards;
(D) Towers on city-owned property shall comply with the following:
(1) When a permit is granted for the construction of a tower on city-owned property, the applicant shall obtain adequate insurance and commit to a lease agreement which includes compensation for the use of public land and other necessary provisions and safeguards. The compensation shall be established by the City Council after considering the comparable rates in other cities, potential expenses, risks to the city and other appropriate factors;
(2) The applicant will submit a letter of credit, performance bond or other security acceptable to the city to cover the estimated costs of antenna or tower removal, in the event the tower is built and the owner fails to remove it;
(3) The applicant must reimburse the city for any cost it incurs due to the presence of the applicant's antennas or towers;
(4) When a permit is granted for the construction on industrial, business or any type of residential land, the applicant shall present a letter certifying that there is a bond or insurance on the property to cover any accidents or costs, such as power outages, personal or property damages, which may occur because of the presence of the applicant's antennas or towers;
(5) The applicant shall pay all costs incurred by the city related to the application, including engineering, legal, testing, research and all other costs;
(E) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2002-10-04, passed 10-8-2002)