Ordinance 2290-98 - Laserfiche WebLink

1. Except for amateur radio towers and antennas and as otherwise allowed by Section 41.150.D.1.c of this Title (EMC 19.41.150.D.1),the height of any antenna shall not exceed five feet above the maximum permitted building height above the base elevation of the principal building, and shall not exceed the horizontal distance between the base of the antenna and the nearest property line. Section 3. Section 41.150.D.1.c of Ordinance #1671-89 (EMC 19.41.150.D.1), as amended, which reads: c. Above ground Utility and Communications Facilities. (1) All utility_facilities shall be landscaped or otherwise screened to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties. (2) All utility and communication facilities shall be installed underground or within structures to the greatest extent practical in order to maximize safety and minimize visual and noise impacts upon surrounding properties. (3) Communications towers and water storage tanks shall be designed so as to be the lowest height possible to adequately serve the needs of the utility. (4) Maintenance or replacement of existing facilities, and the installation of new utility poles, switch cabinets, pad mount transformers or other similar utility facilities of a minor nature and small scale are exempt from this section. is hereby amended to read: c. Above ground Utility and Communications Facilities. (1) All utility and communications facilities shall be designed, landscaped or otherwise screened to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties. Above ground utility and communications structures and antennas shall be designed, constructed, painted and screened so as to blend with surrounding uses and buildings. The Review Authority may impose additional restrictions on the location, setbacks, height, design, landscaping and screening of above ground utility and communications facilities if necessary to minimize visual impacts and promote greater compatibility with existing or planned uses on surrounding properties. (2) Antennas associated with above ground utility or communications facilities shall be located on existing or replacement towers or structures to the maximum extent technically feasible to discourage the proliferation of tower structures. Installation or co-location of antennas on existing or replacement towers or structures shall be preferred unless the proponent can demonstrate that a new structure is necessary to adequately serve the needs of the public. When proposed to be installed on an existing or replacement tower or structure located in a non-residential zone located at least 300 feet from residential zones, facilities which are subject to Review Process II shall be reviewed using Review Process I, subject to meeting all of the requirements of this section. When proposed to be located on an existing or replacement utility or communications structure or other non-residential structure in a residential zone, Review Process II shall be required.