Article 21

No advertising of any type may be placed on the tower or accompanying facility. (21-2-3(4)e)

To ensure the structural integrity of towers, the owner of a tower shall ensure that it is maintained in compliance with standards contained in applicable federal, state and local building codes and regulations. (21-2-5)

Towers shall be designed to collapse within the lot lines/lease area in case of structural failure. (21-2-3(4)g)

All towers must meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA, the FCC, and any other agency of the federal government with the authority to regulate towers and antennas. (21-2-4)

Towers shall not be artificially lighted, unless required by the FAA or other applicable authority. (21-2-3(4)d)

the tower shall be designed and constructed to permit extensions to a maximum height of 199 feet. (21-2-3(4)f)

Towers shall either maintain a galvanized steel finish or, subject to any applicable standards of the FAA, be painted a neutral color (21-2-3(4)a)

Towers shall be enclosed by security fencing no less than six feet in height (21-2-10)

The standard buffer shall consist of a landscaped strip at least four feet wide outside the perimeter of the facilities. (21-2-11(1))

Existing trees within 200 feet of the tower shall not be removed (21-2-11(4))

The owner of the tower or the property owner, as the case may be, shall remove the structure and all associated facilities within 90 days of receipt of the notice from the zoning administrator to do so. (21-2-13)

Any telecommunication antenna structure or antenna not operated or used for a continuous period of 24 months shall be considered abandoned. (21-2-13)

This ordinance shall not govern any tower or the installation of any antenna that is: 1) under 50 feet in height and is owned and operated by a federally-licensed amateur radio station operator, or 2) used exclusively for receive only antennas for amateur radio station operation. (21-2-2(2))

Should any provision of this article conflict with another section of the Greene County Code of Ordinances, this article shall control. (21-2-2)

No new tower shall be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates the reasonable satisfaction of the County of Greene that no existing tower or structure can accommodate the applicant's proposed antenna. (21-2-8)

Applicants for new tower construction permits are encouraged to allow additional permitted uses of the tower by future applicants (21-2-3(2))

The applicant shall provide copies of its co-location policy. (21-2-6(3))

Prior to issuing this determination, the board shall allow for public comment on the proposal for a period no shorter than 30 days. (21-2-14(b)(2))

Prior to construction, the board shall issue a written determination of public necessity for the proposed telecommunication antenna structures and related facilities. (21-2-14(b)(2))

In the event the county desires to transfer its ownership of a telecommunication antenna structure to a private commercial entity, a special use permit (SUP) for the use shall be required pursuant to this article. (21-2-14(b)(4))

Alternatively, with consent of the owner, the county may assume ownership of the telecommunications antenna structure and any related facilities for its own use. (21-2-13)

Should the owner fail to comply with the removal requirement notice, the county may remove the telecommunications antenna structure and any related facilities, the costs for which shall be paid by the property owner. (21-2-13)

Towers, guys, and accessory facilities must satisfy the minimum zoning district setback for primary structures. (21-2-9(2))

An engineering report, certifying that the proposed tower is compatible for co-location must be submitted by the applicant. (21-2-6(1))

The placement of an antenna on or in an existing structure such as a building, sign, light pole, water tank, or other free-standing structure or existing tower or pole shall be permitted so long as the addition of said antenna shall not add more than 20 feet in height to said structure or tower (21-2-2(3))

Greene County shall consider the following factors in determining whether to issue a special use permit (21-2-7)

The requirements set forth in this ordinance shall govern the location of towers that exceed, and antennas that are installed at greater than 50 feet in height. (21-2-2(1))

Each applicant for an antenna and/or tower is expected to provide to the County of Greene an inventory of its existing facilities that are either within the locality or within five miles of the border thereof (21-2-3(3))

A draft copy of the lease for the subject property, if applicable. (21-2-6(4))

Owners of towers are encouraged to provide the county co-location opportunities as a community benefit (21-2-12)

Towers between 100 feet to 199 feet tall shall allow for a minimum of three users including the primary user. (21-2-6(1))

Towers less than 100 feet tall shall allow for two users including the primary user. (21-2-6(1))

Any noncommercial antennas and other similar devices for private, in-home residential use, such as broadcast television antennas, wireless access points/routers, wireless network range extenders, and the like. However, any such antenna or device shall be subject to the maximum height requirements of the underlying zoning district. (21-2-14(a)(5))

Any nonconforming telecommunication antenna structure may be moved to another portion of the same property on which it is constructed upon approval of a special exception by the board. (21-2-15)

Any telecommunication antenna structure constructed prior to [August 11], 2020 which otherwise does not comply with the provisions of this article shall be deemed a lawful nonconformity. (21-2-15)

The County of Greene shall notify adjoining property owners in accordance with Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2204. (21-2-6(2))

Photographs of the proposed site and of the point(s) of access to the state road network. (21-2-6(5))

The tower must be setback from any off-site residential structure by no less than 100 percent the maximum permissible height of the tower. (21-2-9(1))

The applicant shall obtain a special use permit from Greene County before erecting towers or antennas covered by this article. (21-2-7)

Any temporary telecommunication antenna structures erected by a commercial entity to provide coverage of a special event. Such a facility shall be allowed for a maximum of 30 days, or removed within seven days after conclusion of the event, whichever occurs first. (21-2-14(a)(4))

Any temporary telecommunication antenna structures erected by a governmental entity for the duration of a declared state of emergency, provided that the facility is removed within three months of the end of the state of emergency. (21-2-14(a)(3))