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I. Maintenance,repair,or replacement of existing utility or communications facilities or appurtenant structures and the installation of minor above ground utility and communications facilities are exempt from this section. This exemption includes replacement or increased heights of not more than twenty feet to accommodate wireless telecommunications antennas. Utility and communications service providers are encouraged to locate such facilities of a minor nature and small scale on existing or replacement structures,where technically feasible,in preference to erecting new towers or structures for such purposes. J. To the extent provided by law,the city may require utility or communications service provider to allow up to two additional service providers to be located on shared facilities to discourage the proliferation of tower structures,consistent with technological feasibility.The review authority may allow an additional twenty feet in tower height per additional provider to accommodate co-location. K. Utility or communications facilities which require towers for which safety lights are required by the FAA shall not be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates that such a facility in the proposed location and at such a height is necessary to adequately serve the needs of the public for the proposed utility or communications service. L. The planning director may require review by an expert third party who is approved by the city and the applicant,to be paid for by the applicant,when needed for review of site-specific data submitted by the applicant concerning technical aspects related to specific facilities and locations. 19.13.030 Adaptive Reuse of Nonresidential Buildings. A. Purpose The purpose of this subsection is to allow for adaptive reuse of nonresidential buildings in residential zones that are functionally obsolete in order to improve the economic feasibility of a property by considering uses that are not otherwise permitted, but which, if properly designed and managed,would not create unacceptable impacts on surrounding properties or the immediate vicinity in general.This process differs from the unlisted use process listed in EMC 19.05.070(B)in that uses that are not specifically authorized in the underlying residential zone may be considered using the process described herein. B. Procedures Any request for adaptive reuse of nonresidential buildings shall be reviewed as set forth in Table 5-5 in EMC 19.05.120. If the property is outside a historic overlay zone but listed on a historic register or as a contributing structure in a historic register district,the historical commission shall review the proposal and make a recommendation to the Review Authority. C. Circumstances The city may allow a use in a residential zone that is not specifically allowed in that zone if it is necessary to encourage adaptive reuse of a building under the following circumstances: 1. It is unlikely that the primary building on the subject property could be preserved if only uses permitted in the underlying zone were allowed. 2. Allowing a different use would enhance the character of the building and immediate vicinity. 3. The use would not have a detrimental effect upon surrounding properties or the immediate vicinity. D. Uses The following uses may be considered for adaptive reuse of an existing building in a residential zone: 1. Dwelling units. Density based on underlying zoning plus one additional dwelling unit; 2. Assisted living facilities; 3. Libraries; 4. Museums and art galleries; 5. Social service facilities; 6. Public services; 7. Business incubators; Ch.19.13 Specific Use Standards 3 City Council Action(11/04/2020)