Sec. 22-27-9.8
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
31 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Design
- Equipment cabinets not visible from pedestrian views
Cabinets shall not be visible from pedestrian views.
- Non-concealed freestanding limited to monopole
Freestanding non-concealed antenna support facilities shall be limited to monopole type antenna support facilities, unless the applicant demonstrates that such design is not feasible to accommodate the intended uses.
Fencing & walls
- Anti-climbing fence for broadcast facilities
All broadcast antenna support facilities, AM antenna support facilities, and guy anchors shall each be surrounded with an anti-climbing fence compliant with applicable FCC regulations.
- Opaque fence required
All equipment compounds shall be enclosed with an opaque fence.
Height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of attached antenna above building20 ft
The top of the attached antenna shall not be more than twenty feet (20') above the existing or proposed building or facility.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase for colocation20 ft
A colocated or combined antenna or antenna array shall not exceed the maximum height prescribed in the Special Use Permit (if applicable) or increase the height of an existing facility by more than twenty feet (20')
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of concealed TASF in other districts199 ft
In all other districts the maximum height shall be limited to 199 feet.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of concealed TASF in residential districts140 ft
Where permitted in residential districts the maximum height shall be 140 feet.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of non-concealed TASF250 ft
It is intended that all new non-broadcasting TASFs ... be 199 feet or less in height. However, ... under no circumstance shall any non-broadcast or non-emergency service facility exceed 250 feet in height.
- Maximum mitigation heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. as percentage of tallest mitigated120 pct
TASF approved for mitigation shall not exceed one hundred and twenty (120%) percent of the height of the tallest TASF that is being mitigated.
- Replacement TASF heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. equal to existing
The height of a replacement antenna support facility shall equal the height of the facility being replaced.
Landscaping & trees
- Buffer requirements per Article 24
Buffers shall be provided as described in Article 24: Landscaping and Tree Protection of this ordinance.
Lighting
- Lighting standards
Lighting on TASF shall not exceed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) minimum standards. ... Dual lighting standards are required and strobe light standards are prohibited unless required by the FAA.
Noise
- Maximum generator noise70 dB
The sound level for emergency generators shall not exceed 70 dB at the property limits and testing shall only be between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- No unusual sound emissions
No unusual sound emissions such as alarms, bells, buzzers, or the like are permitted.
Other
- Balloon test required
The applicant shall arrange to raise a balloon ... at the maximum height of the proposed facility and within fifty (50) horizontal feet of the center of the proposed TASF.
- Concealed TASF in residential districts only on non-single-family residential lots
In residential districts, new concealed TASFs shall only be permitted on lots whose principal use is not single-family residential including but not limited to: schools; places of worship; and fire stations, parks, and other public property.
- Emergency generators allowed
Emergency Generators shall be allowed at each TASF site.
- Equipment compound restrictions
The fenced-in compounds shall not be used for the storage of any excess equipment or hazardous materials. No outdoor storage yards shall be allowed in a TASF equipment compound, and the compound shall not be used as habitable space.
Grading shall be minimized and limited only to the area necessary for the new TASF and equipment compound.
- Minimum antenna arrays for TASF up to 120 ft3 arrays
All TASFs up to 120 feet in height shall be engineered and constructed to accommodate no less than three (3) antenna arrays.
- Minimum antenna arrays for TASF 121-150 ft5 arrays
All TASFs between 121 feet and 150 feet in height shall be engineered and constructed to accommodate no less than five (5) antenna arrays.
- Minimum antenna arrays for TASF over 151 ft6 arrays
All TASFs taller than 151 feet in height shall be engineered and constructed to accommodate no fewer than six (6) antenna arrays.
- Non-concealed attachments only on electrical transmission and light stanchions
Non-concealed attachments shall only be allowed on electrical transmission support facilities and as light stanchions subject to approval ...
Setback
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from single-family dwellingSingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. in A-1 districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.500 ft
In the Agricultural, General, A-1 district, new non-broadcast facilities shall be setback a minimum 500 feet from any single-family dwelling unit.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for TASF with breakpoint design
If the TASF has been constructed using breakpoint design technology, the minimum setback distance shall be equal to 110 percent of the distance from the top of the facility to the breakpoint level of the facility, or the minimum side and rear yard requirements, whichever is greater.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from adjacent lots for broadcast
the antenna support structure (but not the anchors for a guyed structure) shall be setback a minimum of one foot (1') for every one foot (1') of antenna support facility height from all adjacent lots of record.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from single-family dwellingSingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. on same parcel for broadcast500 ft
New broadcast facilities and anchors shall be setback a minimum of 500 feet from any single-family dwelling unit located on the same parcel or lot
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for concealed TASF in residential districts without breakpoint
Concealed TASFs in residential districts not constructed using breakpoint design technology; the minimum setback distance shall be equal to the height of the proposed TASF from all existing structures.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for other non-broadcast TASFs without breakpoint
All other non-broadcast TASFs not constructed using breakpoint design technology; the minimum setback distance shall be equal to the height of the proposed TASF from all property lines.
Signage
- Signage restrictions
Commercial messages shall not be displayed on any antenna support facility. Noncommercial signage shall be subject to the following: ...
From the ordinance
All new TASFs shall meet the following requirements: ... Parking: One parking space is required for each TASF development area.
Parking requirements
{
"TASF": "1 space per TASF development area"
}