Extracted standards
9 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Lighting
- Lighting only as required by FCC/FAA
Towers shall be illuminated as required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), but no lighting shall be incorporated if not required by either agency, other than essential security lighting.
Other
- Co-location permitted by rightBy rightPermitted outright: if the plans meet the written rules, permission cannot be withheld. if heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase ≤5 ft
The co-location of communications equipment on an existing tower or structure shall be permitted by right provided the height of the tower or structure is not increased in height by more than five feet and provided that all additional equipment can be accommodated within the existing structure(s) and/or cabinets.
- Conditional useConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. permit for towers over 125 ft
Any communication tower proposed in excess of 125 feet in height shall require a conditional use permit from the board of supervisors in accordance with section 1-501 of this ordinance.
- Document lack of available site
In considering the location of equipment and towers, the applicant shall document the lack of available site based upon the following community preferences: a. Existing structures; b. Public lands suitable for such facilities; c. Private property.
- Factors for consideration by BZA
The board of zoning appeals shall consider the following factors in determining whether to issue a conditional use permit for new towers and in establishing any conditions on a permit, if approved: a. Height; b. Proximity to residential; c. Nature of adjacent uses; d. Design; e. Ingress/egress; f. Co-location opportunities; g. Lease language; h. Consistency with Comprehensive Plan; i. Availability of existing towers; j. Proximity to airports.
- Multiple towers permitted if setbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. met
More than one tower shall be permitted provided all setback requirements have been met.
Setback
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from residential structure on adjoining lot
The minimum setback requirement from the base of the tower to any residential structure on an adjoining lot shall be at least equal to 40 percent of the height of the tower, measured from the closest structural member of the tower (excluding guy lines).
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from road right-of-way for associated buildings50 ft
The minimum setback from any property line abutting a road right-of-way for any other building or structure associated with a broadcasting tower shall be 50 feet and in all other instances shall be no less than 25 feet.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. in other instances25 ft
in all other instances shall be no less than 25 feet.
From the ordinance
The minimum setback requirement from the base of the tower to any residential structure on an adjoining lot shall be at least equal to 40 percent of the height of the tower... The minimum setback from any property line abutting a road right-of-way for any other building or structure associated with a broadcasting tower shall be 50 feet and in all other instances shall be no less than 25 feet. More than one tower shall be permitted provided all setback requirements have been met. Towers shall be illuminated as required by the FCC and FAA... The co-location of communications equipment on an existing tower or structure shall be permitted by right provided the height of the tower or structure is not increased in height by more than five feet... Any communication tower proposed in excess of 125 feet in height shall require a conditional use permit... In considering the location of equipment and towers, the applicant shall document the lack of available site based upon community preferences... The board of zoning appeals shall consider the following factors...