§ 70-57. Separation from off-site uses.

(a)

Communication tower separation shall be measured from the base of the tower (for guy wires, the location of the guy wires shall be considered as part of the base of the tower) to the closest point of off-site uses or designated areas as specified in the table set forth in subsection (c) of this section.

(b)

Separation requirements for communication towers shall comply with the minimum standards established in the table set forth in subsection (c) of this section. However, when an applicant submits an application for a proposed monopole tower permit, which application includes at least one colocated communication antenna detailed on the permit and further provided that both the primary and colocated antennas are erected prior to certificate of completion, the separation distances listed in subsection (c) of this section as a 500-percent distance separation is reduced to 400 percent.

(c)

Communication tower separation from off-site uses/designated areas shall be as follows:

Off-Site Uses/ Designated Area	Minimum Separation from Off-Site Use/ Designated Area
All uses listed within but not prohibited in the R1-A, R-1, R1-B, and R-2 zoning districts, and single-family use and vacant land in R-3; including modular homes and mobile homes used for living purposes. All areas zoned R1-A, R-1, R1-B and R2	1,250 feet or 500% height of tower, whichever is greater, but limited to a maximum of 1,500 feet
All uses listed within but not prohibited in R-NC zoning district and existing multifamily uses in R-3. All areas zoned R-NC	825 feet or 400% height of tower, whichever is greater, but limited to a maximum of 1,250 feet
All uses allowed in the affected PUD	1,250 feet or 500% height of tower, whichever is greater, but limited to a maximum of 1,500 feet, or 825 feet or 400% height of tower, whichever is greater, but limited to a maximum of 1,250 feet, as appropriate
All other zoning districts	None; only district setbacks apply

 

(d)

A reduction of up to 50 percent of the minimum separation distances set forth in subsection (c) of this section may be approved by the planning and zoning board when the proposed communication tower conforms to two or more of the following criteria:

(1)

Camouflaging techniques approved by the city are incorporated into the design and construction of the communication tower.

(2)

Two or more communication service providers agree to colocate communication antennas on the same tower.

(3)

The towers within the required separation distance and intervening property are all located in an industrial zoning district as a permitted use pursuant to chapter 118.

(4)

The proposed location will minimize the visual impact of the proposed communication tower due to the bulk, height, use, or appearance of the adjacent structures and surrounding area.

(Ord. No. 97-31, § 1 (29-10), 9-11-97)