Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
19 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Fencing & walls
- Security fencing heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
Telecommunications towers and facilities shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six feet in height.
Other
- Annual inspection report required
The user shall provide the city with a certified copy of the engineer's annual inspection report
- Building design blending requirement
the design of the buildings and related structures used in conjunction with telecommunications facilities shall, to the extent possible, use materials, colors, textures, screening, and landscaping that will blend the telecommunications facilities with the natural setting and the built environment.
- Co-location demonstration required
A new wireless communications facility site shall not be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the city that existing communications facilities or other existing structures cannot accommodate the applicant's proposed antenna.
- Construction completion deadline18 months
If construction of the wireless communication facility is not completed within 18 months of city approval, the applicant shall be required to resubmit site plans and request an extension from the planning commission.
- Dish antenna color requirement
Dish antennas will be of a neutral, non-reflective color with no logos.
- Engineer certification letter submission deadline30 days
The letter shall be submitted within 30 days of completion of the facility.
- Equipment setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property lines25 ft
Any equipment and accessory facilities on site must be located at least 25 feet from all property lines or the required setback for principal structures in the zoning district, whichever is greater.
- Annual liability insurance amount1,000,000 dollars
The user shall annually file a certificate of liability and comprehensive insurance policy in the amount of $1,000,000.00.
- Artificial lighting restriction
A wireless communications facility or communications tower shall not be artificially lighted, unless required by the FAA or other applicable authority.
- Maintenance compliance with codes
the owner or operator of a communications facility or communications tower shall ensure that it is maintained in compliance with standards contained in applicable federal, state and local building codes and regulations.
- Maximum tower heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.250 ft
Maximum tower height shall be 250 feet unless specifically allowed by the special use permit due to topographic conditions located within one mile of the proposed wireless communication facility.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from residential structures110 percent of tower heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.
Communications towers shall be setback a minimum of 110 percent of the height of the telecommunications tower from any residential structures, provided this provision shall not apply to monopole towers certified by a structural engineer. Such monopole towers shall comply with the setbacks of the underlying zoning district for principal structures.
- Site plan validity period12 months
The site plan approved by the city staff shall be valid for a period not to exceed one year.
- Special use permitConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. required for new towers
Any new free-standing facility or tower is considered a major utility facility and is allowed as a special use in certain districts
- Structural integrity approval required
Prior to the use or extension of a wireless communications tower, the owner shall have obtained approval of the structural integrity by a qualified engineer
- Tower finish requirement
Communications towers shall either maintain a galvanized steel finish or, subject to any applicable standards of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), be painted so as to reduce visual obtrusiveness.
Signage
- Maximum sign area10 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The sign shall not exceed ten square feet in size
- Required sign content
a sign shall be required displaying the name, registration number and emergency contact number of the tower owner.
From the ordinance
Any new free-standing facility or tower is considered a major utility facility and is allowed as a special use in certain districts ... Maximum tower height shall be 250 feet unless specifically allowed by the special use permit due to topographic conditions located within one mile of the proposed wireless communication facility.