(A) Structure height.
(1) The height of towers shall be determined by measuring the vertical distance from the tower's point of contact with the ground or rooftop to the highest point of the tower, including all antennas or other attachments. When towers are mounted upon other structures, the combined height of the structure and tower must meet the height restrictions of this section.
(2) The final determination of height shall be made by the City Council in accordance with the guidelines of divisions (B) and (C) of this section.
(B) Height limitations.
(1) In all residential zoning districts, the maximum height of any tower, including all antennas and other attachments shall be 30 feet. An exception shall allow the total height of the structure, including antenna, shall not exceed 10 feet above the place of attachment on the roof.
(C) Applicability. In accordance with the Federal Communications Commission's preemptive ruling PRB1, towers erected for the primary purpose of supporting licensed amateur radio antennas may exceed 75 feet in height, provided that a determination is made by the City Council that the proposed tower height is technically necessary to successfully engage in amateur radio communication.
(Ord. 2002-10-04, passed 10-8-2002)