(A) As a fundamental element of this subchapter, the telecommunications company proposing to construct an antenna support structure, or mount an antenna on an existing structure, is required to demonstrate, using technological evidence, that the antenna must go where it is proposed in order to satisfy its function in the company’s grid system. Further, the company must demonstrate by technological evidence that the height requested is the minimum height necessary to fulfill the cell site’s function within the grid system.
(B) Applications for necessary permits will only be processed when the applicant demonstrates that it is either an FCC-licensed telecommunications provider or has in place agreements with an FCC-licensed telecommunications provider for use or lease of the support structure.
(C) Low power mobile radio service facilities should be located and designed to minimize any adverse effect they may have on residential property values. Sites should be placed in locations where the existing topography, vegetation, buildings, or other structures provide the greatest amount of screening. Sites should be located on bare ground without visual mitigation only in C and M Districts, based on the design standards articulated in this subchapter, and then only as a conditional use.
(D) Location and design of sites in all districts should consider the impact of the site on the surrounding neighborhood and the visual impact within the zone district. In Residential Districts and residential land use areas, the minimum lot size for commercial communications towers shall be three acres.
(Prior Code, § 70.10) (Ord. 2-92, passed - -1992; Ord. 15-99, passed 12-1-1999)