Ordinance - 2214ORDINANCE NO.2214
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES (CODE AMENDMENT NO.09-04)
WHEREAS, Code Amendment No. 09-04 is a City -initiated code amendment regarding
wireless telecommunication facilities; and
WHEREAS, on the 13"' day of October, 2009, the Planning Commission initiated a code
amendment related to wireless telecommunication facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, on'the 23`d day of February, 2010 and the 13"' day
of April, 2010, conducted study sessions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving required notice, did on the 14"' day
of September, 2010, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time
the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 09-5386 recommending to the City Council
approval of Code Amendment No. 09-04; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered evidence presented by the Planning
Commission, Planning Department, and other. interested parties at a duly advertised public
hearing on the 19t�' day of October, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the City Council requested that the code amendment be reintroduced in
order to change the proposed one -quarter mile separation between freestanding wireless
telecommunication facilities back to the current requirement of a one-half mile separation at a
second reading on the 2na day of November, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the revised code amendment on the 18t" day of
January, 2011; and
WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by this Council and. in its behalf reveal the
following facts:
1. Chapter 26 of the West Covina Municipal Code (Zoning) shall be amended to update,
clarify, and establish requirements for wireless telecommunication facilities, including
development and design standards.
2. The proposed action is considered to be exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines, in that the proposed action consists of a code amendment, which does not
have the potential for causing significant effect on the environment:
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina does ordain as
follows:
SECTION NO. 1: 'Based on the evidence presented and the findings set forth, Code
Amendment No. 09-04 is hereby found to be consistent with the West Covina General Plan and
implementation thereof.
SECTION NO. 2: The proposed action is considered toy be exempt from the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the
CEQA Guidelines, in that the proposed action consists of a code amendment, which does not
have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION NO. 3: The City Council of the City of West Covina hereby amends Chapter
26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code to read as shown on Exhibit "A".
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SECTION NO. 4- The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall
be published as required by law.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this I" day of February 2011.
Mayor Ste HeVert
ATTEST:
City Clerk'^ au ie Carrico,
I, LAURIE CARRICO, CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the l8t" day of January 2011. That thereafter said
Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 1st day of
February 2011, by the following vote:
AYES: Armbrust, Lane, Sanderson, Herfert I`
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Touhey
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman
EXHIBIT A
DIVISION 16. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES*
*Editor's note: Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), adopted April 1, 1997, amended§§
26-685.980--26-685.988 of Div. 16 and enacted new provisions as set out herein. Formerly, Div.
16 pertained to reception and transmission antennas and derived from Ord. No. 1801, § 2,
adopted Jan. 9, 1989 and Ord. No. 1910, § 2, adopted Oct. 13, 1992.
Sec.26-685.980. Purpose.
This division sets forth a uniform and comprehensive set of development standards for, the
placement, design, installation and maintenance of wireless telecommunication facilities within
all land -use zones of the city. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that all wireless
telecommunication facilities are consistent with the health, safety, and aesthetic objectives of the
city, while not unduly restricting the development of needed telecommunications facilities.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec.26-685.981. Applicability.
Unless otherwise exempt by this division, the regulations set forth herein shall apply to wireless
telecommunication facilities within the city.
(Ord. No. 1991, § § 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec.26-685.982. Definitions.
For the purposes of this division, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Amateur and/or citizen band antenna shall mean any antenna used for the operation of
amateur and/or citizen band radio stations and which is licensed by the Federal Communications
Commission.
(2) Antenna shall mean any system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs, or similar devices of
various sizes, materials and shapes including but not limited to solid' or wire -mesh dish, horn,
spherical, or bar configured arrangements, used for 'the transmission or reception of
electromagnetic signals: '
(3) Antenna, building -mounted shall' mean any antenna, other than an antenna with its supports
resting on the ground, that is directly attached or affixed to the fascia or side wall of a building or
structure.
(4) Antenna, ground -mounted shall mean any antenna which is attached or affixed to a
freestanding wireless facility with its base placed directly on the ground, specifically including
but not limited to, monopoles and faux trees.
(5) Antenna, roof -mounted shall mean any antenna, other than an antenna with its supports
resting on the ground, that is directly attached'or affixed to the roof of a building or a mechanical
penthouse or parapet enclosure wall which is located on the rooftop' of a building.
(6) Antenna height shall mean, when referring to any freestanding wireless facility, the distance
measured from ground level to the highest point on the support structure, including antennas
measured at their highest point.
(7) Co -location shall mean the placement of antennas, dishes, or similar devices owned or used
by two (2) or more telecommunication providers on one antenna support structure, building, or
structure.
(8) Direct broadcast satellite service (DBS) shall mean a system in which signals are
transmitted directly from a satellite to a small (not exceeding twenty-one (2 1) inches in diameter)
receiving dish antenna.
(9) FCC shall mean an abbreviation which refers to the Federal Communications Commission.
(10) Free-standing Wireless Facility shall mean any free-standing mast, monopole, tripod or
tower utilized for the purpose of supporting an antenna(s). A free-standing wireless facility may
be designed to resemble a tree, clock tower, light "pole or similar alternative -design mounting
structure that camouflages or conceals the presence of an antenna(s).
(11) Radiofrequency emissions (RF) shall mean. the electromagnetic signals transmitted and
received using wireless telecommunication antennas:
(12) Reception window shall mean the area within the direct line "between a landbased antenna
and an orbiting satellite.
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(13) Obstruction free reception window shall mean the absence of manmade or natural physical
barriers that would block the signal between a satellite and an antenna.
(14) Wireless telecommunication facility shall mean a mechanical device, land and/or structure
that is used to transmit and/or receive electromagnetic signals, 'including but not limited to
antennas, microwave dishes, Born, and other types of equipment for the transmission or receipt
of such signals, freestanding wireless facilities, equipment buildings or cabinets, parking areas,
and other accessory development.
(15) Wireless telecommunications facilities master plan shall mean'A narrative and graphic,
representation of all existing and future wireless telecommunication facilities within the city for
one wireless communication provider or applicant.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
See.26-685.983. Exemptions.
The regulations of this division do not apply to the following:
(1) 'Single ground -mounted, building -mounted, or roof -mounted • receive -only AM/FM radio or
television antennas, DBS dish antennas, amateur and/or citizens band radio antennas, for the sole
use of the occupant of the parcel on which the antenna is located.
(2) Wireless telecommunications facilities owned and operated by the city or other public
agency when used for emergency response services, public utilities, operations, and
maintenance.
(3) This exemption does not apply to free-standing or roof -mounted satellite dish. antennas
greater than twenty-one (2 1) inches in diameter.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec. 26-685.984. Prohibited wireless telecommunication facilities in residential zones.
(a) No wireless telecommunication facilities are permitted in residential zones except for the
following:
(1) Wireless telecommunication facilities listed under section 26-685.983(1) and (2).
(2) Wireless telecommunication facilities attached to light poles, utility poles, traffic signals,
and similar structures.
(3) Wireless telecommunication facilities located in residential zones that are developed with
permitted nonresidential uses.
(4) Wireless telecommunication facilities consisting of roof -mounted antennas located on
multiple -family residential buildings.
(b) Antennas with a solid or wire -mesh surface with a diameter or maximum width greater than
twelve (12) feet are prohibited in residential zones.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec. 26-685.985. Administrative use permit required.
(a) The following types of wireless telecommunications facilities shall be permitted subject to
approval of an administrative use permit pursuant to' division '5, article VI of this chapter:
(1) New building -and roof -mounted antenna facilities.
(2) Other forms of wireless telecommunication facilities not specifically addressed within this
division which are designed to integrate with the supporting building or structure and pose
minimal visual impacts similar to building and roof -mounted antenna facilities, as determined by
the planning director.
(b) Review by planning commission. The planning director Imay elect to not rule on a request
for an administrative use permit and transfer the matter to the planning commission, to be heard
within thirty (30) days from the date this election by the planning director is provided in writing
to the applicant.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec. 26-685.986. Conditional use permits required.
Wireless telecommunication facilities consisting of freestanding wireless facilities shall be
permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to division 3, article VI of this
chapter.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh: A), 4-1-97)
Sec. 26-685.987. Minor modification permitted.
(a) Additions or modifications to existing wireless teleco'inmunication facilities which meet all
of the following criteria shall be permitted subject to approval by the planning director pursuant
to section 2-251(b) and section 26-271:
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(1) The overall height of the freestanding wireless facility is not increased.
(2) No ancillary features are added to the monopole other than the- antennas, required safety
equipment, and accessory equipment enclosures.
(3) All conditions of approval for the previous facility have been met.
(4) No required parking stalls are eliminated in conjunction with the placement of the additional
accessory equipment.
(5) The addition or modification is designed to minimize visual impacts, to the extent possible.
(b) Additions or modifications to existing wireless telecommunication facilities which do not
meet all of the above criteria shall be permitted subject to the approval of conditional use permit
pursuant to division 3, article VI of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec. 26-685.988. Development standards.
All wireless telecommunication 'facilities regulated under this division shall comply with the
following development standards:
(a) Site selection.
(1) City -owned properties shall be considered before privately -owned properties where wireless
telecommunication facilities are permitted.
(b) Location on property.
(1) Freestanding wireless facilities or roof -mounted satellite dishes greater than twenty-one (21)
inches in diameter and located in residential zones.
a. No freestanding wireless facilities shall be permitted in the required side yard or front yard.
b. No freestanding wireless facilities shall be permitted within five (5)' feet of the rear property
line.
c. No antennas consisting of a solid or wire -mesh surface -shall be permitted on the "roof.
(2) Nonresidential zones (including wireless telecommunication facilities located in residential
zones which are developed with permitted nonresidential uses):
a. No free-standing wireless facilities shall be permitted in the required front or street side yards
of the underlying zone.
b. No free-standing wireless facilities shall be permitted within one hundred (100) feet of
surrounding single -or multi -family residences. This distance shall be determined by measuring
from the free-standing wireless facility to the nearest property line of the single- or multi -family
residence.
c. No free-standing wireless facilities shall be permitted in a required parking space or
driveway.
d. Freestanding wirelessTaIcilities shall be located to the extent feasible to the rear of all existing
buildings on the property:
(c) Height restrictions.
(1) No free-standing wireless facilities shall exceed sixty (60) feet in height measured from the
average finished grade of the subject site, except as otherwise ' approved under section 26-
685.990.
(2) No roof -mounted antennas shall exceed twenty (20) feet above the peak of the roof
(excluding the height of mechanical penthouses and parapets):
(3) In addition to the maximum height limits stated above, freestanding wireless facilitiesshall
be designed at the minimum functional height.
a. In the event that the.City needs assistance in •understanding.the technical aspects of a
particular proposal, the services of a communications consultant may be required to determine
the engineering or screening requirements of establishing a specific wireless telecommunication
facility. This service will be provided at the applicant's expense.
(d) Noise
(1) No portion of a wireless telecommunications facility, including, ` but not limited to,
emergency generators,shall violate the City's noise ordinance at any time.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec. 26-685.989. Design standards.
All wireless telecommunication facilities regulated under- this' division shall comply with the
following design standards:
(a) All wireless telecommunication facilities.
(1) Accessory support facilities, such as electrical cabinets and equipment buildings shall be
placed within an interior space of the existing building, within a landscaped planter within the
existing parking lot, or on the rooftop of the subject building. Support facilities shall be designed
to match the architecture of adjacent buildings and/or screened from public view by wall, fences,
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parapets, landscaping, : and similar treatments. All security fences shall not be less than six (6)
feet in height and shall be constructed of a material such as block wall or wrought iron. Chain
link fencing and barbed wire, are prohibited, unless specifically approved by the Hearing Body ;in
cases where the freestanding wireless facility and equipment .is not visible from the public view.
(2) Antenna surfaces and freestanding wireless facilities shall not be painted shiny or bright
colors and shall be treated so as not to reflect glare from sunlight.
(3) No signage or lighting shall be incorporated into or attached to any antenna or freestanding
wireless facility, except to indicate danger.
(4) The smallest size antenna panels feasible shall be used at each facility.
(5) All wireless telecommunication facilities shall be installed with signage including the RF
hazard warning symbol identified within FCC regulations, to notify .persons that the facility
could cause exposure to RF emissions.
(6) Once the appropriate; entitlement has been obtained, wireless facility providers shall obtain a
business license from the City, pursuant to Section 14-18, of the Municipal Code.
(7) Any lighting installed in the equipment area shall be located to illuminate only the
equipment area, and shall not illuminate areas outside the equipment area or create off -site glare.
Light fixtures shall be low wattage, hooded and directed downward.'
(b) Building and roof -mounted antennas.
(1) Building -mounted and roof -mounted antennas shall be screened from view under most
circumstances, unless the antennas would not otherwise be visible to :adjacent properties and/or
public rights -of -way. The screening shall consist of parapets, walls, fencing, existing roof pitch,
or similar architectural elements provided that it is painted and' textured to integrate with
architecture of the existing building.
(2) Antennas shall be mounted on the parapet, penthouse wall; or building facade unless the
antennas are not visible to adjacent properties and/or public rights=of--way. Building -mounted
antennas shall be painted or otherwise architecturally integrated to match the existing building.
(c) Free-standing wireless facilities:
(1) Freestanding wireless facilities shall be located a minimum of o0c7-half mile from any other
freestanding wireless facility, except as otherwise approved under section'26-685.990.
(2) All freestanding wireless facilities shall 'be stealthnd to eliminate or substantially reduce
their visual and aesthetic impacts from the surrounding public rights -of -way and adjacent
properties. For example, if a grove of palm trees exists at a proposed antenna site, then a
manmade tree (monopalm) shall be used. If antennas are proposed to be located within the city's
regional entertainment/shopping districts, antennas shall be concealed within signs, clock towers,
or similar structures that are compatible with the surrounding land'uses.
(3) Freestanding wireless facilities designed as faux trees.
a.. Freestanding wireless facilities designed as faux trees shall bear a realistic resemblance to the
type of tree that it is designed after to the greatest extent possible, with emphasis on features
including branches, fronds, leaves, needles, bulb diameter, trunk shape and trunk diameter.
b. The maximum branch/frond density and length shall be used to the greatest extent possible
for antenna stealthing purposes.
c. All cellular antennas mounted to a faux tree (except mono -palms) shall have "sock covers"
installed over each antenna to simulate tree branches/leaves/needles, etc. for additional
stealthing.
(4) Accessory support, facilities (e.g., equipment cabinets) used in conjunction with a
freestanding wireless facility shall be located in an underground vault when located on City -
owned property, including open space, park facilities, `fire stations and 'City Hall, unless
approved by the Hearing Body.
(d.) Revisions or co -locations to existing freestanding wireless. facilities.
1. Any technological stealthing improvements or upgrades that can be made to an existing
wireless telecommunication facility shall be made upon the modification. or expansion (e.g., co -
location) of the existing facility, including accessory support I Td6lities (eg., equipment cabinets).
a. Antenna arrays shall be enclosed with pine needle socks or similar type sleeves for faux tree
facilities.
b. No portion of the antenna arrays shall extend beyond the branch line.
C. Landscaping shall be upgraded to provide screening 'for; any additional equipment or
enclosures.
d. All electrical wires shall be protected in conduit and shall be located underground or fixed
to the ground or structure.
e. New equipment enclosures shall be designed to be consistent iri appearance with existing
equipment enclosures.
f. The co -location antenna(s) shall be designed to be consistent in appearance with the
existing antenna(s) and structure.
(e) Freestanding or roof -mounted satellite dishes consisting of 'a :solid or wire -mesh surface
greater.than twenty-one (21) inches in diameter and located in'residential zones.
(1) Satellite dishes shall be seventy-five (75) percent screened when viewed from ground level
from any adjacent public rights -of --way, parks, schools, or residentially zoned properties. Such
screening shall consist of either six (6) foot solid fencing or: block walls, including the existing
perimeter fence/wall on the site, landscaping or any comb nation thereof. Required screening
around the antenna shall achieve its screening effect of seventy-five (75) percent in height and
mass within sixty (60) days of installation. Specimen -size plants may be required to satisfy this
requirement. In the case of a roof -mounted installation, such screening may incorporate features
of the existing roof (e.g., a parapet, ,the slope of a pitched roof), landscaping, or fencing which is
compatible with the design and material of the existing development on the site.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec. 26-685.990. Deviation from certain development and design standards.
Deviation from the height requirements and minimum distance between freestanding wireless
facilities by not more than twenty (20) percent may be granted" by the planning director or
planning commission if one or more of the following findings is made based on evidence
submitted by the applicant:
(1) None of the permitted locations or height restrictions for freestanding wireless facilities
provide for an obstruction -free reception window of said antenna as per blockage by the primary
on -site structure or off -site buildings and trees of abutting properties; and/or,
(2) Existing natural geographic conditions preclude an, obstruction -free reception window.
(3) The relief from the development standards results in a more appropriate design which
minimizes the visual impact of the facility.
(4) In order to accommodate the establishment of a co-locatedfacility, the antenna height of the
facility must be increased.
(5) The visual impacts of locating freestanding wireless facilities, closer than one-quarter.mile to
one another is negligible because the facility is designed 'to architecturally integrate with the
surrounding environment.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec. 26-685.991. Installation and operation.
(a) All wireless telecommunication facilities shall be installed and maintained in compliance
With the requirements of the City of West Covina Municipal Code Chapter 7 . (Buildings and
Building Regulations), the Uniform Building Code, National Electric Code, Uniform Plumbing
Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Fire Code, and the manufacturer's structural
specifications.
(b) All antennas shall be permanently and properly grounded for protection against a direct
strike of lightning, with an adequate ground wire as specified by the electrical code.
(c) All electrical wires (excluding those wires covered in co -axial cables) connected from the
electrical cabinets to the antennas or antenna support structure shall' be protected in conduit,
which shall be undergrounded or fixed to the ground and/or building.
(d) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any wireless telecommunication
facility, the project applicant shall submit a radio frequency radiation (RFR) field measurement
study which verifies compliance with FCC emission standards to the planning director. The
study shall be accompanied by a report written to beeasily understood by a lay person which
describes compliance with these standards.
(e) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any building -or roof -mounted wireless
telecommunication facility, a disclosure notice approved by the planning director shall be mailed
to the manager or property management company of the building on which the facility is
installed.
(f) All wireless telecommunication facilities shall comply at all times ;with all FCC regulations,
rules, and standards:
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1,2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec. 26-685.992. Maintenance of facilities.
(a) The .wireless telecommunication provider and/or property owner shall be responsible for
maintaining the facility in an appropriate manner, which includes, but is not limited to, the
following: Regular cleaning of the facility, graffiti abatement, periodic:' repainting of antennas,
freestanding wireless facilities, rooftop screen enclosures, accessory equipment walls and fences
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as needed, keeping debris and other similar items cleared from the -antenna area, and regular
landscape maintenance.
(1) Landscaping Maintenance.
a. All trees, foliage and . other landscaping elements on a. wireless; telecommunication facility
site, whether or not used as screening, shall be maintained in good condition at all times in
compliance with the approved landscape plan. The facility owner or operator shall be
responsible for replacing any damaged, dead or decayed "landscaping.` Modifications to the
landscape plan shall be submitted for approval to the Planning. Department.
(2) Lighting.
a. Any exterior lighting shall be manually operated and .used only during night maintenance or
emergencies, unless otherwise required by applicable Federal Law or FCC rules. Lighting shall
be maintained in good condition at all times, including any shielding to -reduce light impacts to
neighboring properties.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec. 26-685.993. Periodic safety monitoring.
(a) As requested by the planning director, all wireless telecommunication providers shall submit
a certification attested to by a licensed engineer expert in the field of RF emissions, that the
facilities are and have been operated within the then current applicable "FCC standards for RF
emissions.
(b) Any wireless telecommunication facilities operated and/or maintained in. violation of FCC
emission standards shall -be subject to permit revocation by the planning commission under
section 26-253.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec. 26-685.994. Posting ,of Ownership Information.
In the event that a wireless telecommunication facility changes ownership, change of ownership
notification must be posted on -site within sixty (60) days of the ownership change. The
ownership and contact information 'shall be posted on site, on". the wireless facility or the
equipment.
Sec. 26-685.995. Abandonment provisions.
(a) The provider and/or property owner shall be required to remove the facility and all associated
equipment and restore the property to its original condition within ninety (90) days after the
abandonment, expiration, or termination of the conditional use permit or administrative use
permit.
(b) The provider shall notify the City of its intent to remove the `wireless telecommunications
facility at least thirty (30) days prior to implementation.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Seca 26-685.996. Required modifications.
Notwithstanding, the city may add conditions after issuance of the conditional use permit or
other permit if necessary to advance a legitimate governmental interest related to health, safety,
or welfare; provided; however, that no one condition by itself may impose a substantial expense
or deprive the applicant ,or provider of a substantial revenue source. , Any condition relating to
technological changes shall comply. with applicable Federal Communications. Commission
(FCC) and Public Utilities Commission (PUC) standards. .
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec. 26-685.997. Application requirements.
In addition to the submittal application requirements pursuant to division 1, article VI of this
chapter, the following information shall also be provided:
(1) All wireless telecommunication providers shall submit a wireless' telecommunications
master plan for city review and approval. Providers who operate and maintain existing antenna
facilities shall submit this master plan for review and approval within one (1) year of the
effective date of this division or concurrent with a request to modify or alter an existing facility,
or for the placement and installation of a new antenna facility, whichever is sooner. Proprietary
information, when so designated, will not be available for public review..
(2) A "justification study shall "be submitted from each wireless telecommunication applicant
indicating the rationale for selection of the proposed site in view of the relative merits of any
feasible alternative site within the service area. This study shall 'also; include the applicant's
approved master plan which indicates the proposed site in relation to the provider's existing and
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proposed network of sites within the city and surrounding areas. For modifications or alterations
to existing facilities, the applicant may be required to submit a "justification study" limited to the
need to modify, alter, or expand the facility.
(3) All wireless telecommunication applicants shall_ submit_ a "co -location study." This study
shall examine the potential for co -location at an existing: or'a new site. A good faith effort in
achieving co -location shall be `required of all, applicants: Applicants which propose, facilities
which are not co -located with another telecommunication. facility shall provide a written
explanation why the subject facility is not a candidate for co -location.
(4) All wireless telecommunication applicants shall provide a <visual analysis, including
photographic simulations, to ensure visual and architectural compatibility with surrounding
structures.
(5) Other relevant information requested by the planning director or his/her authorized
representative.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Sec.26-685.998. Findings.
In addition to the findings for approval required pursuant to section 26-247 (conditional use
permits), the following findings shall also be met:
(1) The facility structures and equipment are located, designed, and screened to blend with the
existing natural environment or built surroundings so as to reduce visual impacts to the extent
feasible considering the technological requirements of the proposed telecommunication service
and the need to be compatible with neighboring residences and the character of the community.
(2) The facility is designed to blend with any existing supporting structures and does not
substantially alter the character of the structure or local area.
(Ord. No. 1991, §§ 1, 2(Amd. 275, Exh. A), 4-1-97)
Secs. 26-685.998, 26-685.999. Reserved.
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