§ 133.10 STANDARDS FOR TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS.
   133.10(A)   Minimum standards. Except where a variance is granted, every must meet the following minimum standards:
   133.10(A)(1)   The of a shall not exceed 100 feet.
   136.10(A)(2)   All shall be designed and constructed with the capability of accommodating three users.
   133.10(A)(3)    or shall be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other appropriate agency prior to issuance of a by the and comply with § 133.06 of this Chapter. Prior to the issuance of a (s) by the , the shall provide evidence that the or are in compliance with FAA regulations. Where an will not exceed the highest point of the upon which it is to be mounted, such evidence shall not be required.
   133.10(A)(4)   All proposed shall comply with current radio frequency emissions standards of the FCC.
   133.10(A)(5)   All sites must comply with the requirements of the in force at the time the application for a site plan approval is submitted to the . An eight-foot wall constructed in accordance with the , as measured from the finished grade of the site, shall be required around the base of any and may be required around any accessory or .
   133.10(A)(6)   The minimum required buffering widths shall be consistent with the requirements of the , shall be installed around the entire outside perimeter of the concrete wall and/or buildings, encircling the leased on which said shall be placed. Additional buffer widths may be required by staff around the outside perimeter of the wall and around any or all anchors or supports if deemed necessary to buffer adjacent properties. The , upon site plan review, may require additional buffer widths in excess of the above requirements as is deemed reasonably necessary in order to enhance compatibility with adjacent residential and nonresidential land uses. shall be installed on the outside of the perimeter wall.
   133.10(A)(7)    , consistent with the minimum requirements of the shall be installed on the leased area, around the wall, any Accessory or . In addition to the ’s requirements, the following shall be provided:
   133.10(A)(7)(a)   A minimum row of large or large palms at least 16 feet in height, or half the height taller than the wall, which ever is larger, at a maximum distance of 12 to 15 feet apart, with ten- to 12-feet tall smaller in-between them shall be planted around the perimeter of the wall;
   133.10(A)(7)(b)   A continuous branch touching branch (full to the ground) shall fully screen all non-accessible portions of the wall to the of the wall or tallest element (not ) at installation. All gates must be opaque, color and type to be approved by the ;
   133.10(A)(7)(c)   All shall be properly installed and maintained in accordance to the approved site plan and requirements to insure good health and viability. All missing, dead, damaged or diseased shall be replaced with like kind per approved plans or at the established grown heights of the existing (which ever is larger) within 30 calendar days of notice; and
   133.10(A)(7)(d)   In locations where the impact of the abuts residential properties staff can require such additional as necessary to protect the aesthetics and minimize the impact of the surrounding area;
   133.10(A)(7)(e)   The , upon site plan review, may require additional in excess of the above requirements as deemed reasonably necessary in order to enhance compatibly with the adjacent residential and nonresidential land uses.
   133.10(A)(8)    shall only be located on parcels larger than 2,500 square feet.
   133.10(A)(9)    for high voltage and trespassing.
   133.10(A)(9)(a)   No , including commercial advertising, , political , flyers, flags, or banners, but excluding warning , shall be allowed on any part of an or . Any placed in violation of this Section shall be removed immediately at the facility ’s expense.
   133.10(A)(9)(b)   If high voltage is necessary for the operation of the , associated equipment, or or any , “HIGH VOLTAGE—DANGER” warning shall be permanently attached to the fence or wall and spaced no more than 40 feet apart.
   133.10(A)(9)(c)   “NO TRESPASSING” warning shall be permanently attached to the fence or wall and spaced no more than 40 feet apart.
   133.10(A)(9)(d)   The height of the lettering of the warning shall be at least 12 inches in height. The warning shall be installed at least five feet above the finished grade.
   133.10(A)(9)(e)   The warning may be attached to freestanding if the content of the may be obstructed by .
   133.10(A)(10)   Mobile or immobile equipment not used in direct support of a facility shall not be stored or parked on the site of the , unless repairs to the are being made.
   133.10(A)(11)   The minimum setbacks shall conform to the zoning districts where the are situated. Notwithstanding the above, the may require minimum setback requirements for properties zoned industrial, up to 25 feet from the rear yard and front yard, and 15 feet from the side yards, as measured from the base of the or from the guy wire anchor, whichever is closest to the property line or when, in the ’s discretion, the believes said setbacks to be necessary in the interest of protection and safety of the public.
   133.10(A)(12)   All shall be located no closer than 100% of the height of the from or districts, as measured on a straight line from the two closest points between the nearest residential zoning district line and the nearest point of the proposed   .
   133.10(A)(13)   The minimum distance separation between an existing and a proposed shall be no less than one mile. When a / or is proposed to be used by the , or an existing or that serves another purpose, i.e., , then, in that event, the , after administrative review, may reduce the minimum separation as set forth above up to 25% of said minimum separation, providing that the proper and/or buffering is put in place at the direction of the .
   136.10(A)(14)   All and other to be located on the same property as a shall conform with the setbacks established for the underlying zoning district.
   133.10(A)(15)   Each application for a may be required to include written approval or a statement of no objection from other agencies that may regulate siting, design, and construction.
   133.10(A)(16)   Removal of abandoned or unused facilities. A provider who has determined to discontinue its operations or part of its operations in the must either:
   133.10(A)(16)(a)   Remove its own facilities;
   133.10(A)(16)(b)   Provide information satisfactory to the that the provider’s obligations for its equipment in the or public easement or under this Section have been lawfully assumed by another provider; or
   133.10(A)(16)(c)   Submit to the a proposal and instruments for transferring ownership of its equipment to the . If a provider proceeds under this clause, the may, at its option:
   133.10(A)(16)(c)1.   Assume ownership of the equipment with a $10.00 nominal consideration, or
   133.10(A)(16)(c)2.   Require the provider, at its own expense, to remove it, or
   133.10(A)(16)(c)3.   Require the provider to post a bond in an amount sufficient to reimburse the for reasonably anticipated costs to be incurred in removing the equipment. Equipment of a provider who fails to comply with the preceding paragraph and which, for 12 months, remains unused shall be deemed to be . equipment is deemed to be a nuisance. The may exercise any remedies or rights it has at or in equity, including, but not limited to:
   133.10(A)(16)(c)3.a.   Abating the nuisance;
   133.10(A)(16)(c)3.b.   Taking possession of the equipment and restoring it to a useable condition; or
   133.10(A)(16)(c)3.c.   Requiring removal of the equipment by the provider or by the provider’s surety under the bond required by § 133.14 herein. being utilized for other purposes, including but not limited to light standards and power poles, may be exempt from this provision.
   133.10(A)(17)    and advertising. The use of any portion of a for signs or advertising purposes including company name, banners, flags, streamers, etc., shall be strictly prohibited.
   133.10(A)(18)   Accessory or . All accessory or shall meet all design standards as listed in this Code, and in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Building Code. All Accessory or shall require a issued by the .
   133.10(A)(19)   Colors. Except where superseded by the requirements of other county, , or federal regulatory agencies possessing jurisdiction over , shall be painted or constructed in neutral colors, designed to blend into the surrounding environment such as non-contrasting gray, earth tones of appropriate shades of green, or such other colors as determined by the . All must be repainted every three Years and areas where paint has chipped off the must be repainted, at a minimum, once a .
   133.10(A)(20)   In the event a hurricane or any other weather warning is issued by the appropriate governmental entity that may impact in the , the may order a service provider to temporarily lower and such facilities until such time as the warning is canceled.
(Ord. 2010-23, passed 10-4-2010)