§ 125-30.3
Dimensional standards
Height & bulk
- Minimum landscaping
- 4%
Extracted standards
9 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Maximum tower heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.199 ft
No tower shall exceed 199 feet in height unless determined by the governing body that a larger tower is more preferable.
Lighting
- Tower lighting
Towers shall not be artificially illuminated unless required by FCC or FAA regulations. Security lighting for on-ground facilities permitted if shielded.
Other
- Removal of unused towers12 months
All unused towers and antennas must be removed within 12 months of cessation of operation or use, unless written exemption.
- Collocation requirement7 users
Each tower should allow for a minimum of seven collocations. Permit holder shall allow collocation for at least seven additional users.
- Landscaping buffer4 ft
The site shall be landscaped and maintained with a buffer of plant materials that effectively screens the view of all tower accessory structures, equipment and improvements at ground level from adjacent properties. Standard buffer shall consist of a landscaped strip at least four feet wide outside the perimeter.
- Security fencing
All towers shall be reasonably protected against unauthorized access, such as with fencing.
Setback
- Separation from residences500 ft
Towers shall not be located within 500 feet of any residence other than the residence(s) on the parcel on which the tower is to be located.
- Tower setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line
Tower structures shall be set back from the property line a distance equal to the height of the tower. May be reduced to 1/10 height with engineer certification and Board approval.
Signage
- Signs on towers
No advertising message/sign shall be affixed to any tower or antenna. Signs on fenced enclosure for safety and identification.
From the ordinance
Wireless communications facilities, as defined herein, shall supplement the applicable general zoning district regulations found in Article IV of this chapter and the standards and procedures for special use permits as stated in § 125-54 of this chapter.