§ 88-385-04. CO-LOCATED FACILITIES

The standards of this section apply to co-located antennas (attached to existing towers or other structures).

88-385-04-A. CO-LOCATION ON EXISTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY

Installation of a wireless antenna and associated equipment on an existing wireless communication facility is a permitted use in all zoning districts.

88-385-04-B. CO-LOCATION BY ATTACHMENT TO EXISTING STRUCTURE

This subsection addresses the installation of a tower or antenna on an existing structure, other than a wireless communication facility tower, including but not limited to buildings, light poles, water towers, commercial signs, church steeples, and any other freestanding structures. Such co-located facilities, including associated equipment and accessory structures, are subject to the following standards:

1.

HEIGHT

a.

In zoning districts with maximum height limits, co-located facilities, including antennae, may not extend above the highest point of the structure to which it is attached by more than:

1.

10 feet, if the structure is 40 feet in height or less;

2.

15 feet, if the structure is more than 40 feet in height or less than 60 feet in height; or

3.

35 feet, if the structure is 60 feet in height or higher.

b.

In zoning district with no maximum height limits, there is no limit on the height of the co-located facility.

2.

EQUIPMENT BUILDINGS AND CABINETS

a.

All equipment buildings must maintain the appearance of a permanent structure.

b.

All equipment buildings and cabinets must be screened in accordance with 88-425-08-B. Rooftop equipment must be screened in accordance with 88-425-08-C.

c.

Ground mounted equipment buildings and cabinets must comply with applicable setback regulations of the subject zoning district for accessory structures.

3.

ANTENNA DIMENSIONS

Antennas on co-located facilities may not be more than 8 feet high or wide.

4.

ANTENNA PROJECTION

The antenna of such a co-located facility may not project more than 3 feet from the side of the structure, nor may any equipment shelter or platform or other supporting electrical or mechanical equipment that is mounted on the structure be located within 5 feet of the outer edge of the structure.

5.

ANTENNA DESIGN

The antenna and associated equipment of such a co-located facility must be of a neutral color that is identical to, or closely compatible with, the color of the supporting structure or building so as to make the antenna and associated equipment as visually unobtrusive as possible.

(Ord. No. 120783, § 1, 10-4-2012; Ord. No. 180850 , § A, 11-15-2018)