Article XIX, § 165-154

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• Abandonment removal period12 months

  Any antenna or telecommunications tower that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall be considered abandoned

• Antenna heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. on structure10 pct

  Antennae mounted on structures other than telecommunications towers shall be no higher than 10% of the height of the structure on which it is mounted.

• Anticlimbing device required

  Monopole towers and other single-pole structures standing alone shall be secured by anticlimbing devices.

• Collocation requirement3 sets

  All telecommunications towers over 75 feet in height shall be designed and built to accommodate a minimum of three or more sets of telecommunications antennae.

• Inventory radius5 miles

  within a five-mile radius of the proposed telecommunications tower

• Lighting restrictions

  All telecommunications towers shall be prohibited from using white flashing aviation obstruction lights, except that a dual lighting system ... shall be permitted.

• Maximum tower heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.200 ft

  they shall be less than 200 feet in height

• Preferred tower type

  Monopole structures are preferred over lattice-type towers.

• Security fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Telecommunications facilities that include buildings or additional structures shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six feet in height

• Separation from adjacent property110 pct

  Telecommunications towers must be separated from adjacent property by a distance not less than 110% of the height of the telecommunications tower.

• SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from scenic roadways1,000 ft

  All telecommunications towers shall be located at least 1,000 feet from any road designated as a Virginia Byway

• Maximum sign area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Such signs shall not exceed four square feet in size

• Signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. on tower

  No signs, lettering, symbols, images or trademarks shall be placed on or affixed to any part of any telecommunications antenna or telecommunications tower

• Site plan required

  Site plan review and approval is required for all telecommunications tower installations

• Special use permitConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. required

  All telecommunications towers require a special use permit regardless of the zoning district in which they are located.

• Tower finish

  Telecommunications towers must have a galvanized steel finish or ... be painted so as to reduce visual obtrusiveness.