(a) 
The provisions of this division apply only to antennas and antenna support structures used in licensed amateur communications. If the communication facilities do not comply with the applicable district development standards and the following regulations, then a specific use permit shall be required.
(b) 
In the event of a conflict between the rules and regulations in this division and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), federal law shall control.
(Ordinance 2011-02-00676 adopted 2/17/11; Ordinance 2024-03-00998 adopted 3/21/2024)
For the purpose of this division and notwithstanding any conflicting definition contained in this chapter:
Antenna.
A "private antenna" for purposes of determining allowed uses under the schedule of uses in article 14.03, division 15.
Antenna support structure.
A structure, such as a mast, tower or pole, that is placed, erected or constructed to support one or more antennas for the purpose of engaging in licensed amateur communications. Buildings and associated roof mounted equipment shall not be considered as antenna support structures.
Compelling communications need.
A need for relief based upon the inability of the applicant to obtain reasonable communications goals due to engineering or technical limitations or physical characteristics, such as trees, buildings, or structures located on the subject and adjacent properties that obstruct or significantly impede communications to and from the subject property.
Licensed amateur communications.
An amateur radio operations, also known as the amateur radio service, as regulated and licensed by the Federal Communication Commission pursuant to 47 C.F.R. part 97.
(Ordinance 2011-02-00676 adopted 2/17/11; Ordinance 2024-03-00998 adopted 3/21/2024)
(a) 
No more than two (2) antenna support structures for licensed amateur communications shall be allowed per lot of record in a residential district. Upon a showing of a compelling communications need, the design review committee (DRC) may administratively approve additional antenna support structures.
(b) 
Exceptions:
(1) 
Horizontal antennas located behind the main structure.
(2) 
A maximum of four (4) vertical antennas located behind the main structure.
(Ordinance 2011-02-00676 adopted 2/17/11; Ordinance 2024-03-00998 adopted 3/21/2024)
The maximum height for an antenna support structure in any district shall be eighty feet (80'). Upon showing of a compelling communications need, the design review committee may administratively approve a maximum height of one hundred feet (100'). An antenna support structure that exceeds one hundred feet (100') in height shall be allowed only with the approval of a specific use permit.
(Ordinance 2011-02-00676 adopted 2/17/11; Ordinance 2024-03-00998 adopted 3/21/2024)
(a) 
Number and size.
The number and size of antennas placed upon an antenna support structure used for licensed amateur communications shall be limited by the wind load requirements contained in the current version of the city's building codes or by the manufacturer's specifications for wind loading, whichever is more restrictive.
(b) 
Setbacks.
(1) 
Front yards.
Antenna support structures (including guy wires, foundations, anchors, and other components of the structure) shall not be permitted in required front yards.
(A) 
Exception.
Houses sitting more than two hundred feet (200') from the road and that cannot meet the rear yard requirements may have up to one (1) antenna not to exceed sixty feet (60') in height, with guy wires being no closer than one hundred seventy-five (175') behind the front property line.
(2) 
Rear yards.
Guy wires shall be permitted in required rear yards. Minimum setbacks for antenna support structures shall be the same as those required for accessory buildings in the applicable residential district.
(3) 
Side yards.
Guy wires, and antenna shall not be permitted in required side yard setbacks. Minimum setbacks for antenna support structures shall be the same as those required for accessory buildings in the applicable residential district.
(4) 
Separation.
There shall be no minimum or maximum separation requirements for antenna support structures from other structures on the same lot of record.
(c) 
Lights.
Lights mounted on antenna support structures shall comply with the city's dark sky ordinance.
(d) 
Construction standards.
Antenna support structures shall be installed and may be modified in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications or under the seal of a registered professional engineer of the state.
(e) 
Maintenance.
Antennas and antenna support structures that have, due to damage, lack of repair, or other circumstances, become unstable, lean significantly out-of-plumb, or pose a danger of collapse shall be removed or brought into repair within ninety (90) days following notice given by the building official; provided that the building official may order immediate action to prevent an imminent threat to public safety or property.
(Ordinance 2010-11-00668, sec. 2, adopted 11/4/10; Ordinance 2024-03-00998 adopted 3/21/2024)
(a) 
Only licensed amateur radio operators shall be permitted to install, or have installed, and operate licensed amateur communication facilities under the provisions of this division. Proof of license shall be required at the time application is made for a building permit to install and operate licensed amateur communication facilities under the provisions of this division.
(b) 
Discontinuance.
(1) 
Within one hundred eighty (180) days of the date of discontinuance, the owner of property on which an antenna structure is located shall remove the structure from the property in the event licensed amateur communications shall be discontinued at the property due to the death of the licensee, or the loss or surrender of the FCC license authorizing those communications.
(2) 
A ham radio operator shall remove any and all antenna prior to any sale or change in ownership, unless the property is sold to a licensed ham radio operator in accordance with this division.
(c) 
Appeals process.
Any decision made by the development services director may be appealed to the planning and zoning commission. An agenda request shall be filed with the city secretary by the ham radio operator fifteen (15) days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the planning and zoning commission.
(Ordinance 2010-11-00668, sec. 2, adopted 11/4/10; Ordinance 2024-03-00998 adopted 3/21/2024)