Article 7A, Sec. 23-7A.3.3 and Sec. 23-7A.4.3
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
14 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Fencing & walls
- Equipment area fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
Equipment areas must be enclosed by security fencing not less than six (6) feet in height, equipped with an appropriate anti-climbing device. (Sec. 23-7A.4.3(h)(2))
- Minimum security fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
Any wireless facility base station must be enclosed by security fencing not less than six (6) feet in height and must be equipped with an appropriate anti-climbing device. (Sec. 23-7A.3.3(b))
Height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for amateur radio tower75 ft
The tower must not exceed seventy-five (75) feet in height, individual zoning district maximum height requirements notwithstanding. (Sec. 23-7A.4.3(b)(1))
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase for colocation10 pct
The maximum height increase permitted is 10 percent of the approved height of the communication tower or base station, individual zoning district maximum height requirements notwithstanding. (Sec. 23-7A.4.3(g)(1))
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for new small cell structure50 ft
The installation or construction of a new structure that is not more than fifty (50) feet above ground level provided that the facility is designed to support small cell facilities. (Sec. 23-7A.2.2(b)(1))
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for roof mounted base station15 ft
The facility must not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, individual zoning district maximum height requirements notwithstanding. (Sec. 23-7A.4.3(c)(1))
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for temporary wireless facility130 ft
The tower must not exceed 130 feet in height, individual zoning district maximum height requirements notwithstanding. (Sec. 23-7A.4.3(i)(1))
Landscaping & trees
- Equipment area landscape buffer width15 ft
A required landscape buffer must be maintained at least fifteen (15) feet wide surrounding the equipment area, measured from the exterior security enclosure, exclusive of breaks necessary for access. (Sec. 23-7A.4.3(h)(3))
- Minimum landscape buffer width15 ft
A mix of native trees and shrubs planted in a landscaped area at least fifteen (15) feet wide outside the perimeter of the fencing surrounding the wireless facility to screen the view of the facility from surrounding properties and public areas. (Sec. 23-7A.3.3(c)(1))
- Minimum tree preservation radius100 ft
Existing mature tree growth and natural landforms must be preserved at a minimum radius depth of 100 feet from the base of the facility except as necessary to accommodate the proposed facility and vehicular access. (Sec. 23-7A.3.3(c)(2))
Lighting
- Lighting type for equipment areas
Only timed or motion activated lighting must be used. (Sec. 23-7A.4.3(h)(4))
Other
All wireless facilities must satisfy the minimum zoning district setback requirements for primary structures. (Sec. 23-7A.3.3(a))
Signage
- Equipment area signage restriction
No signs will be allowed apart from security, safety, and identification signage. (Sec. 23-7A.4.3(h)(5))
- Advertising signage prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Advertising, including the use of logos or other signage, is not permitted on any component of the wireless facility. (Sec. 23-7A.3.3(d))
From the ordinance
All wireless facilities must satisfy the minimum zoning district setback requirements for primary structures. Any wireless facility base station must be enclosed by security fencing not less than six (6) feet in height.