(a) For the purpose of encouraging co-location of telecommunications facilities and other uses, towers shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Towers less than seventy-five feet in height shall be designed, engineered, and constructed to support facilities installed by two or more telecommunications providers.
(2) Towers at least seventy-five feet in height but less than 150 feet in height shall be designed, engineered, and constructed to support facilities installed by three or more telecommunications providers.
(3) Towers 150 feet in height or taller shall be designed, engineered, and constructed to support facilities installed by four or more telecommunications providers.
As used in the above, the term "providers" shall include the antennas of police, fire and EMS departments. Furthermore, an applicant must demonstrate that the area acquired for the use and construction of the tower and support structures is sufficient in size to accommodate any additional structures that may be required if additional providers are added to the tower.
(b) In order to reduce the number of towers needed in the City, the owner of an existing tower shall not unreasonably deny a request to accommodate other users, including other telecommunications companies and the antenna of local police, fire and EMS departments. The owner of an existing tower may request reasonable compensation for the use of the tower.
(c) Authorization for a tower shall be issued only if there is not technically suitable space reasonably available on an existing tower or structure.
(Ord. 98-132. Passed 9-28-98.)