(A) District height limitations. The requirements set forth in this subchapter shall govern the location of towers that exceed, and antennas that are installed at a height in excess of, the height limitations specified for each zoning district. The height limitations applicable to buildings and structures shall not apply to towers and antennas.
(B) Public property. Antennas or towers located on property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the town shall be exempt from the requirements of this subchapter, provided a license or lease authorizing such antenna or tower has been approved by the Town Council after a public hearing and abutting property owners notification. For the purpose of this section, properties are "abutting" even if separated by a street, railroad, or other transportation corridor. The person mailing such notice shall certify that such notices have been mailed.
(C) Amateur radio, receive only antennas. This subchapter shall not govern any tower, or the installation of any antenna, that complies with the height requirement for the district in which it is located and is owned and operated by a federally licensed amateur radio station operator or is used exclusively for receive-only antennas.
(D) Preexisting towers and antennas. Any tower or antenna for which a permit has been properly issued prior to the effective date of this subchapter shall not be required to meet the requirements of this subchapter, other than the requirements of § 151.153(C) and (F). Any such towers or antennas shall be referred to in this subchapter as "pre-existing towers" or "preexisting antennas."
(Ord. passed 2-15-2006; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)