§ 118-1345. Electromagnetic radiation.

(a)

Requirement. All uses in this chapter shall be controlled to prevent any intentional source of electromagnetic radiation which does not comply with the current regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding such sources of electromagnetic radiation. Further, any operation in compliance with the Federal Communications Commission regulations shall not be permitted if such radiation causes an abnormal degradation in performance of other electromagnetic receptors of quality and proper design because of proximity, primary field, blanketing, spurious reradiation conducted energy in power or telephone systems or harmonic content.

(b)

Method of measurement. For the purposes of determining the level of radiated electromagnetic interference, standard field strength measuring techniques, interference transmitted or conducted by power or telephone lines, a suitable turntable peak reading, radio frequency voltmeter shall be used. This instrument shall, by means of appropriate isolation coupling, be alternately connected from line to line and from line to ground during the measurement.

(c)

Determination of electromagnetic interference. The determination of the phrases "abnormal degradation in performance" and "of quality and proper design" shall be made in accordance with good engineering practices as defined in the latest principles and standards of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, the Institute of Radio Engineers, and the Radio Manufacturers Association. If any conflict occurs between the latest standards and principles of the groups mentioned in this subsection, precedence in the interpretation shall be in the following order:

(1)

American Institute of Electrical Engineers;

(2)

Institute of Radio Engineers; and

(3)

Radio Manufacturers Association.

(d)

Maximum allowable levels. For the purposes of determining the maximum allowable level of radiated electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic interference transmitted or conducted by power or telephone lines, maximum allowable levels will be adopted by the city commission upon recommendation of the planning and zoning board and qualified electrical engineers.

(Code 1988, § 24-128(7))