As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COMMERCIAL ANTENNA
Any form of apparatus which is designed for the purpose of
sending or receiving television, radio, microwave, satellite, cellular
telephone or similar signals and is intended to be used in connection
with the production of income or which is designed to be used by third
parties other than those residing on the property on which the antenna
is located. Expressly omitted from the definition of "commercial antenna"
are those antennas intended for personal private use.
Any individual, partnership, corporation or other entity desiring
to construct, erect or install a commercial antenna is hereby required
to obtain site plan approval by the Planning Board of the Township
of Washington and approval from such other municipal agencies as have
jurisdiction in accordance with the Municipal Land Use Law and all other laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
This chapter shall in no way restrict or limit the powers or discretion
of the Township of Washington Planning Board or Township of Washington
Zoning Board of Adjustment in reviewing site plan applications otherwise
granted under law.
[Amended 12-5-2011 by Ord. No. 11-17]
Any antenna erected pursuant to this chapter shall be subject
to the following:
A. The height of the antenna from ground level, inclusive of its mounting
device, commonly known as a "tower," shall be no greater than 125
feet. As used herein, the term "ground level" shall mean the elevation
obtained by averaging the existing ground elevation adjacent to the
tower at four points around the base of the foundation of the tower
90° apart. The foundation of the tower shall not extend above
the ground level by three feet at any point.
Not more than one tower shall be located on each site. A single
tower may have not more than five commercial antennas carriers utilizing
the same, not more than 15 antennas shall be installed on a single
tower.
Any antenna erected or offered pursuant to this chapter may
be adequately screened so as to prevent the same from interfering
with the general character of the surrounding lands. The screening
may be required so long as it does not interfere with the operation
of the antenna. The tower and the antennas may be properly screened
to blend into the surrounding area and skyline. Screening methods
shall include but not be limited to painting, landscaping, selection
of antenna materials and design. Security fencing may be required
to be placed around the base of the antenna and its mounting device.
If any section, part of any section or clause or phrase of this
chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional,
such decision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this chapter.
The Township Council declares that it would have passed the chapter
and each section and subsection thereof irrespective of the fact that
any of the subsections, clauses or phrases may be declared unconstitutional
or invalid.