§ 70-58. Separation distances between communication towers.

(a)

Separation distances between communication towers shall be applicable for and measured between the proposed tower and those towers that are in existence or have received city special exception, variance, or building permit approval after the effective date of the ordinance from which this section derives.

(b)

The separation distances shall be measured by drawing or following a straight line between the base of the existing tower and the proposed base, pursuant to a site plan, of the proposed tower. The separation distances (listed in linear feet) shall be as set forth in the table in exhibit A, attached to Ordinance No. 97-31 and on file in the city offices.

(c)

Communication tower separation distances shall be calculated and applied to facilities located within the city limits, in the unincorporated county and, if applicable, elsewhere.

(d)

A reduction of up to 50 percent of the minimum separation distances set forth in subsection (b) 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 acceptable to 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 properties 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.

(e)

The separation distances listed in subsection (b) of this section for proposed monopole towers shall be decreased by 500 feet for proposed towers 80 feet and higher in height and decreased by 100 feet for proposed towers less than 80 feet in height, provided such monopole tower 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 the certificate of completion.

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