Ordinance - #97-08 - 06/10/1997 - Laserfiche WebLink

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(2) The surrounding topography, structures, vegetation, and other factors make the height limit for a complying tower impractical. 9.15.10 TOWER LIGHTING Towers shall not be illuminated by artificial means and shall not display strobe lights unless such lighting is specifically required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal or state authority for a particular tower, or if required by the City Council for safety reasons. When incorporated into the approved design of the tower, light fixtures used to illuminate ball fields, parking lots, or similar areas may be attached to the tower. 9.15.11 SIGNS AND ADVERTISING The use of any portion of a tower for signs other than warning or equipment information signs is prohibited. 9.15.12 ACCESSORY UTILITY BUILDINGS All utility buildings and structures accessory to a tower shall be architecturally designed to blend in with the surrounding environment and shall meet the 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. 9.15.13 ABANDONED OR UNUSED TOWERS OR PORTIONS OF TOWERS Abandoned or unused towers or portions of towers shall be removed as follows: (a) All abandoned or unused towers and associated facilities shall be removed within twelve (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) Unused portions of towers above a manufactured connection shall be removed within twelve (12) months of the time of antenna relocation. The replacement of portions of a tower previously removed requires the issuance of a new conditional use permit. 9.15.14 ANTENNAS MOUNTED ON ROOFS, WALLS, AND EXISTING TOWERS (a) The placement of wireless telecommunication antennas on roofs, walls, and existing towers may be approved by the City Engineer, provided the antennas meet the requirements of this Code, after submittal of 1) a final site and building plan as specified by Chapter 8 of this Code, and 2) a report prepared by a qualified and licensed professional engineer indicating the existing structure or tower's suitability to accept the