Any person proposing to place a telecommunications facility within the City shall make application to the Zoning Officer or his designee. The applicant must submit the following:
(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant and, if different, of the owner of the property proposed for placement of the facility. Proof of ownership of the proposed site or authorization to use it shall be included in the application.
(b) The legal description and address of the site upon which the facility is to be located.
(c) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all owners of existing towers and other tall structures suitable as antenna support structures within a one-half (½) mile radius of any proposed new tower site.
(e) A plot plan which shows all structures and identifies land use within 500 feet of the proposed facility. Aerial photos and/or renderings may augment the plot plan.
(f) A site and landscaping plan showing the following:
(1) Specific placement of all proposed facilities on the site.
(2) The location of existing structures, trees, and other significant site features.
(3) The location of all existing and proposed utilities.
(4) The type and locations of plant materials used to screen the facilities.
(5) The proposed color of the facilities, by paint code number.
(g) A statement of the general capacity of any proposed tower, including co-location requirements pursuant to Section 1163.06 (a) of this Code.
(h) Written technical evidence from a qualified engineer that:
(1) The tower or antenna is structurally sound for its proposed use and is in conformance with standards established by the Ohio Basic Building Code and the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(2) The construction and placement of the telecommunications facility will not interfere with public safety communications and the usual and customary transmission or reception of radio, television, or other communications services enjoyed by adjacent properties.
(i) Signed statements, binding upon any successor of the applicant, providing that:
(1) A tower applicant agrees to allow for the potential co-location of additional telecommunications facilities by other providers on the applicant's structure.
(2) The applicant shall properly maintain the exterior appearance of the telecommunications facility.
(3) The applicant agrees to remove the facility within 120 days after its use is discontinued.
(4) The applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs incurred to perform any work required of the applicant but which the applicant fails to perform.
(j) Copies of any necessary easements.
(Ord. 98-132. Passed 9-28-98.)