The purpose of this chapter is to control the installation of
exterior radio antenna towers. It is recognized that unrestricted
use of these installations will be contrary to the city’s efforts
to stabilize economic and social aspects of neighborhood environments
and the city’s efforts to promote safety and aesthetic considerations,
family environments and a basic residential character within the city.
It is the intent of this chapter to permit antenna towers where they
can be installed without creating an adverse economic, safety and
aesthetic impact on neighboring property owners and the overall community.
(Ord. 79-O-104, 1979; Ord. O-2000-02, 2000)
means any tower supporting an antenna used for the purpose
of transmitting and receiving radio signals in conjunction with an
amateur radio station licensed by the Federal Communication Commission.
means any system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs
or similar devices used for transmission or reception of electromagnetic
waves, including devices having active elements extending in any direction
and directional beam-type arrays having elements carried by and disposed
from a generally horizontal boom which may be mounted upon and rotatable
through a vertical mast interconnecting the boom and a support for
the antenna.
means any fabricated structure or device including guy wires,
used to support one or more antennas as defined in subsection (a)
of this section and to maintain said antennas at the proper elevation.
(Ord. 79-O-104, 1979; Ord. O-2000-02, 2000)
(a)
Permits Required.
(1)
No tower shall be installed in any zone district within the city
without first obtaining a building permit and complying with the regulations
of this code. No building permit shall be required if the total weight
of the tower and antenna is fifty (50) pounds or less.
(b)
Uniform Building Code Applicable. The installation of any tower shall
comply with minimum structural and safety regulations for “structures”
as required by the latest adopted Uniform Building Code.
(c)
Submittal Requirements. Before a building permit shall be granted
for a tower, the applicant shall submit the following:
(1)
Site plan;
(2)
Manufacturer’s specification for the tower;
(3)
Details of footings, guys and braces;
(4)
Details of attaching or affixing antenna to the tower;
(5)
Elevations sufficient to fully describe the proposed structure;
(6)
Design methods to discourage the climbing of tower apparatus by children;
(7)
Written consent of the property owner.
(Ord. 79-O-104, 1979; Ord. O-2000-02, 2000)
Amateur radio towers shall be permitted subject to obtaining
a special use permit pursuant to the following procedure:
(1)
An application for a special use permit for an amateur radio tower
shall be submitted to the planning division for the review and approval
of the director, development services.
(2)
The application shall include plans, a statement of use, the latest
prescribed fee pursuant to city council resolution and all other items
listed on the amateur radio tower submittal requirements on file with
the planning division.
(3)
A decision date shall be set a minimum of twenty-one (21) days from
the date of accepting the completed application.
(4)
Not less than ten (10) days prior to the decision date by the director,
development services, notice of the proposed application shall be
mailed to all property owners within a three hundred (300) foot radius
of the exterior boundaries of the subject property.
(5)
A decision on the permit shall be made by the director, development
services without a hearing, unless one is requested by either the
applicant or other affected person. If so requested, the hearing would
be scheduled for the next available planning commission meeting.
(Ord. O-2000-02, 2000; Ord. O-2007-07 § 38, 2007)
(a)
Location. Towers and any supporting masts and guy wires shall be
located on the rear one-half of the main building or lot and shall
not encroach into the required side and rear yard setbacks for accessory
structures in the zoned district in which such tower is located.
(b)
Size and Number Allowed. Not more than one (1) tower shall be erected
or thereafter maintained on any property.
(c)
Height. The maximum allowable height of a tower shall be no more
than six (6) feet above the maximum allowable height for any main
building in the zoned district in which such tower is located. Exception:
No part of any amateur radio tower shall extend more than seventy-five
(75) feet above the finish grade and shall retract to the above maximum
allowable height.
(Ord. 79-O-104, 1979; Ord. O-2000-02, 2000)
Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent the installation
and maintenance of towers necessary for the operation of public authorities
for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the community;
provided that the installation and maintenance of said tower shall
in all other respects be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 79-O-104, 1979; Ord. O-2000-02, 2000)
