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Zoning Ordinance

July 14, 2021 edition. Later amendments are not incorporated into this copy. Municipal source ↗ · Download full document · Markdown

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c) Small Cell Support Structures shall be designed and constructed to accommodate a minimum of two (2) service providers. Based on the proposed location and context, this may be exempted for Non-Tower Wireless Communications Facilities.

d) Small Cell Support Structures shall not interfere with other utilities, encroach onto or over sidewalks and other pedestrian or bicycle facilities, interfere with landscaping, visibility, or other matters of public safety.

e) Small Cell Support Structures proposed in an area with primarily underground utilities shall be placed underground with the exception of an antenna. All wiring shall be concealed within the pole and antenna and the antenna shall include Stealth Technology appropriate for the location and context.

f) Small Cell Support Structures proposed in an area with primarily overhead utilities shall apply Stealth Technology that is appropriate for the location and context.

g) Where wiring to an antenna cannot be concealed within a Utility Pole (e.g., wooden poles), all wiring to the antenna shall be concealed within the most Stealth conduit possible that matches the color of the Utility Pole.

h) Small Cell Support Structures proposed on property zoned residential shall be encouraged to be Non-Tower Wireless Communication Facilities (such as those contained behind building parapets or concealed within other existing structures) that include Stealth Technology appropriate for the location and context.

i) Where an Applicant can clearly demonstrate that employment of a Non-Tower Wireless Communication Facility is not possible on a property zoned residential, all Small Cell Support Structures shall be placed underground. When visible from a public right-of- way (ROW), antennas proposed on property zoned residential shall be concealed with concealment wrap or a similar application.

j) Small Cell Support Structures shall not be illuminated, except to fulfill certain state or federal regulations, or where illumination is integral to the Stealth Technology, such as a design intended to look like a streetlight pole.

k) Small Cell Support Structures shall not include advertisements and may only display information required by a federal, state, or local agency. Such display shall not exceed one (1) square foot in area, unless required by state or federal regulations, or unless a larger display is integral to the Stealth Technology. Such display shall not exceed the width of the pole, unless a wider sign is integral to the Stealth Technology such as a design which integrates a decorative banner.

l) The use of cooling fans is discouraged. When needed, fans with lower noise profiles must be used.

m) Small Cell Support Structures shall not be located within five hundred (500) feet of an existing Small Cell Support Structure unless an Applicant can clearly demonstrate that such distance prohibits the carrier’s ability to provide service. Multiple carriers are permitted and encouraged to locate on one Small Cell Support Structure, where possible.

n) Reasonable efforts shall be made by the Applicant and assessed as part of the Application review process to locate new Small Cell Support Structures on arterials and collectors before placing on local streets.

o) Reasonable efforts shall be made by the Applicant and assessed as part of the Application review process to locate new Small Cell Support Structures in Industrial, Commercial, Medical or Professional Zoning Districts before locating in any residential district within the City.

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