17.40.666, 17.40.668, 17.40.675, 17.40.680, 17.40.681, 17.40.682
Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Public right-of-way
Extracted standards
17 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Design
- Antenna mounting
An antenna assembly must be mounted to the top of the pole, or flush to the pole near the top.
- Cabling interior
All cabling and wiring shall be run through the interior of the pole.
- Maximum antenna assemblies per pole1 count
No more than one (1) antenna assembly may be attached to a light pole.
- Maximum antenna volume3 cuft
A flush-mounted antenna assembly may not exceed a total volume of 3 cubic feet.
- New pole model
The model of new pole shall be determined by the City.
- Replacement pole design
The pole shall be designed to resemble the appearance and dimensions of existing poles near the proposed location.
- Shrouding required
All parts of the antenna assembly shall be completely shrouded with no exposed components or mounting apparatus.
- Support equipment underground
All facility equipment shall be located underground to the greatest extent possible.
Height
- Maximum antenna heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. above pole5 ft
A cylindrical antenna assembly shall not exceed 5 feet above the existing height of a light pole or 50% larger than the top diameter of the pole, whichever is less.
- Minimum clearance above road16 ft
No portion of the antenna or transmission equipment mounted on a pole may be less than 16 feet above any road surface.
Other
- Abandonment period180 days
Facility considered abandoned if service ceases for 180 or more days.
- Building code compliance
The facility shall comply with all applicable sections of the City of Lancaster's adopted Building Code.
- FCC compliance
All antennas shall meet the minimum siting distances to habitable structures required for compliance with FCC regulations.
- Removal requirement
City may require removal/relocation at owner's expense.
Signage
Wireless communication facilities shall not bear any signs or advertising devices other than certification, warning, or other required seals or required signage.
Use
- Preference order
Co-location on existing light pole preferred, then new light pole, then residential requires Director's Review.
- Temporary facility maximum6 months
Temporary facility may be deployed for no more than 6 months, with extensions up to 1 year total.
From the ordinance
Wireless telecommunication facilities in the public right-of-way shall be developed in the following manner in order of preference: 1. Co-located on an existing City-owned light pole in any zone except residential... 3. A co-located facility, replacement light pole, or new light pole proposed in a residential zone shall require a Director's Review.