(A) No communications facility may be constructed, erected, altered or modified in any zoning district in the town, unless an improvement location permit has been issued authorizing the same in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 156, the provisions of this subchapter and in accordance with the code of ordinances.
(B) No improvement location permit may be issued for the construction, erection, alteration or modification of any communications facility unless the requirement of this section have been satisfied.
(1) Application. An application for an improvement location permit for a communications facility shall include the information required for the special exception application, as specified in this chapter.
(2) Permit fees. All applicable improvement location permit fees shall have been paid prior to issuance.
(3) Evidence of special exception. The applicant shall file evidence demonstrating that a special exception has been duly granted pursuant to this subchapter, or demonstrating the communication facility's compliance with the provisions of § 157.003(A).
(4) FCC and FAA approval. The applicant shall furnish evidence of appropriate licensure and approval by the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) for the construction and tower approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as applicable.
(5) Notification of other providers. The applicant for an improvement location permit for the construction or erection of a new communications facility shall file proof of delivery of the written notice required in § 157.018.
(6) Compliance with design standards. The proposed communications facility shall meet the design criteria specified in this chapter.
(7) Site plan review. Applications for an improvement location permit for alteration or modification of an existing communications facility shall be submitted to the Plan Commission for site plan approval prior to issuance of an improvement location permit. Upon receipt of an application for an improvement location permit for alteration and modification of an existing communications facility, the Town of Winfield Building Inspector shall submit the application to the Plan Commission. The Plan Commission shall review the application for compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and shall either approve or deny the site plan within 60 days of filing of the application with the Town of Winfield Building Inspector. No improvement location permit for alteration or modification of an existing communications facility may be issued without Plan Commission approval of the application and site plan hereunder.
(Ord. 2002-101, passed 9-17-2002)