(A) Antennas and towers may be considered as either a principal or an accessory use. A different existing use of an existing structure on the same lot shall not preclude the installation of an antenna or tower on such a lot.

(B) For purposes of determining whether the installation of a tower or antenna complies with district development regulations, including but not limited to setback requirements, lot coverage requirements and other such requirements, the dimensions of the entire lot shall control, even though the antennas or towers may be located on leased parcels within such lot.

(C) The setback of the communication equipment and/or the accessory structures shall meet the building setbacks for the zoning district in which it is located. Towers shall be set back a distance equal to at least 100% of the height of the tower from any adjoining lot line. Facilities that are located on street lights, traffic signals poles, 69 kilovolt or above, and existing electrical utility poles are exempt from setback requirements.

(D) Towers shall be painted or treated to minimize the contrast of the tower against the horizon. At a tower site, the design of the buildings and related structures shall use materials, colors, textures, screening and landscaping that will blend them into the natural setting and surrounding development.

(E) If an antenna is installed on a structure other than a tower, the antenna and supporting electrical and mechanical equipment must be painted or treated such that they match the color and/or texture of the supporting structure.

(F) Rooftop-mounted equipment shall be screened from off-site views to the extent possible by solid screen walls or the building parapet. Screening shall be integrated into and architecturally compatible with the building design.

(G) Building-mounted antennas shall be mounted a minimum of one foot below the top of the building wall, shall not be extended more than 12 inches from the face of the building, and shall be either treated or painted to match the color and texture of the building.

(H) Towers shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six feet in height and no more than eight feet in height and shall be nonclimbable. Above-ground equipment cabinets shall be completely screened from view by a compatible solid wall or view-obscuring fence.

(I) All equipment shall be unmanned. Equipment storage buildings or cabinets shall comply with all applicable building codes.

(J) Any exterior lighting shall be within the walled area and shall be mounted on poles or on the building wall below the height of the screening fence or wall. Towers shall not be artificially lighted unless required by the FAA or other applicable authority. If lighting is required, the lighting alternatives and design chosen must cause the least disturbance to the surrounding views.

(K) No signs shall be allowed on an antenna, on a tower or on any portion of the premises leased for wireless communication use except that each PWSF shall be identified by a permanently installed plaque or marker, no larger than one foot by one foot, clearly identifying the provider’s name, address and emergency phone number.

(L) All new towers or poles over 40 feet in height shall allow for co-location by other wireless communications providers.

(M) Monopole towers are the preferred type of tower. Lattice-type structures are allowed but strongly discouraged. Towers or structures which require the use of guy wires are prohibited. (Ord. 312 § 2(19.3), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.318.)