Ordinance - #14-04 - 05/27/2014 - Laserfiche WebLink

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minimum setback requirements of the underlying zoning district. Ground mounted equipment shall be screened from view by suitable vegetation, except where a design of non - vegetative screening better reflects and complements the architectural character of the surrounding neighborhood, as determined by the city council. (10) Abandoned or unused WECS or portions of a WECS. Abandoned or unused WECS or portions of a WECS shall be removed as follows: a. All abandoned or unused WECS and associated facilities shall be removed within 12 months of the cessation of operations at the site unless a time extension is approved by the city council. A copy of the relevant portions of a signed lease which requires the applicant to remove the tower and associated facilities upon cessation of operations at the site shall be submitted at the time of application. b. The replacement of portions of a WECS previously removed requires the issuance of a new conditional use permit. (11) Interference with public safety telecommunications. No new or existing WECS with co - location of telecommunications antennas shall interfere with public safety telecommunications, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission. Before the introduction of new service or changes in existing service, telecommunication providers shall notify the city at least ten calendar days in advance of such changes and allow the city to monitor interference levels during the testing process. (12) Submittal requirements. In addition to the information required elsewhere in this Code, development applications for WECS shall include the following supplemental information: a. A report from a qualified and licensed professional engineer which: 1. Describes the WECS height and design including a cross - section and elevation; 2. Includes other information necessary to evaluate the request. b. Written documentation from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or applicable government agency, documenting that the proposed site will not interfere with migratory bird patterns. c. Before the issuance of a building permit, the following supplemental information shall be submitted: 1. Affirmation that the proposed WECS will comply with any applicable regulations administered by the Federal Aviation Administration; and 2. A report from a qualified and licensed professional engineer which demonstrates the compliance of the WECS with the aforementioned structural and electrical (but not radio frequency) standards. (i) Electrical standards are set by state statue /law and inspected by the state electrical inspector. 3. Certificate of insurance for the WECS. (13) Conditional use permit required. Except as otherwise provided for in this Section of the Code, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct in place, place or re- erect, or replace any WECS without first making application to the city council and securing a conditional use permit therefore as hereinafter provided. Routine maintenance of the WECS and related structures shall not require the issuance of a conditional use permit.