In order to encourage building-mounted facilities and the sharing of monopoles by two or more communication companies, this chapter allows communication facilities to be approved and a zoning permit to be issued where the proposed facilities are located in conformance with the criteria established in this chapter.
Application Requirements. The applicant for a zoning permit for construction of a communications tower or placement of a commercial telecommunications antenna on an existing structure other than a tower previously permitted must file with the Planning Department Division on an application accompanied by the following documents, if applicable. If any of these materials represents proprietary information, the applicant must so designate those materials. Proprietary information will not be disclosed.
(a) Specifications. One copy of the typical specifications for proposed structures and antenna, including description of design characteristics and material.
(b) Site Plan. A site plan drawn to scale showing property boundaries, tower location, tower height, guy wires and anchors, typical design of proposed structures, parking, fences, landscape plan and existing land uses on adjacent property. A site plan is not required if the antenna is to be mounted on an approved existing structure.
(c) Tower Location Map. A current map, or update for an existing map on file, showing locations of applicant’s antenna, facilities, existing towers, and proposed towers which are reflected in public records, serving any property within the City.
(d) Antenna Capacity Wind Load. A report from a registered structural engineer (P.E.) specifying the tower antenna capacity by type and number, and a certification that the tower is designed to withstand winds in accordance with ANSI/EISA/TIA222 (latest revision) standards.
(e) Antenna Owners. Identification of the owners of all antennas and equipment to be located at the site as of the date of application.
(f) Owner Authorization. Written authorization from the site owner for the applications.
(g) FCC License. Copy of valid FCC license for the proposed activity, or proof that the applicant is the winning bidder for an FCC license at auction and that the final issuance of the FCC license purchased at auction is pending.
(h) Visual Impact Analysis. Pictures of any potential and aesthetic impacts on adjacent residential districts.
(i) Removal Agreement. A written agreement to remove the tower and/or antenna within 180 days of cessation of use.
(k) Reduction of Visual Impact. The applicant has taken reasonable measures to assure that the proposed communications tower, antenna, or accessory structure will be placed in a reasonably available location which will minimize the visual impact of the surrounding area (i.e. adjacent public right of way) in accordance with minimum standards of applicable federal and other regulations.
(l) Need for Location. Applicant must show that the proposed antenna and equipment could not be placed on a pre-existing facility under control of the applicant and function under applicable regulatory and design requirements without unreasonable modification.
(m) Necessity for Residential Location. Applicant for a permit in a residential area must show that the area cannot be adequately served by a facility placed in a non-residential area.
(n) Design for Multiple Use. Applicant must show that a new tower is designed to accommodate the applicant’s potential future needs to the extent that those future needs may be determined at the time of application.
(o) Safety Codes. Applicant must show that all applicable health, nuisance, fire and safety codes are met.
(p) Paint and Illumination. A tower must be finished in a standard metal galvanized metal finish or painted in a color to minimize visual obtrusiveness and must not be illuminated unless otherwise required by state or federal regulations.
(q) Distance from Existing Tower. A permit for a tower within 1,000 feet of an existing tower will not be granted unless the applicant certifies that the existing tower does not meet the applicant’s structural specifications or technical requirements, or that a collocation agreement could not be obtained at commercially reasonable terms and conditions, including price.
(r) Applicability of Other Zoning Laws and Regulations. Municipal laws and regulations relating to ground structures, fencing, etc., with exception of setback and height, shall apply to this use.
(s) Minimum Setbacks. A tower must be set back in accordance with Section 1169.04(a)(5), and the setback of the proposed tower must be shown on the site plan.
(Ord. 11111/97. Passed 12-10-97.)