The purpose of this article is to provide requirements for the siting of all wireless, cellular, television, and radio telecommunications support structures and antennas; to encourage the location of support structures in non-residential areas; to minimize the total number of support structures within the community necessary to provide adequate personal wireless services to residents of the city; to encourage the joint use of new and existing support structure sites among service providers; to locate telecommunications support structures and antennas in areas where adverse impacts on the community are minimized; to encourage the design and construction of support structures and antennas to minimize adverse visual impacts; and to enhance the ability of the providers of telecommunications services to deliver such services to the community effectively and efficiently.

(Ord. No. 21-10-228, § 1, 10-5-2021)

A.

Location. No support structure or antenna shall be located in the city except as set forth in this section. Except as set forth in subsections C, D, and E of this section, the provisions, requirements, and limitations of this section shall govern the location of all wireless telecommunication, cellular telecommunication, television, microwave, or radio transmission support structure or antenna installed within the city. If any provisions in other sections of this UDC conflict with this article, the provisions of this article shall apply.

B.

Height limitations. Height limitations applicable to buildings and structures set forth elsewhere in this UDC shall not apply to support structures and antennas which comply with this section.

C.

Governmental exemption. Except as otherwise specifically provided for in this section, the provisions of this section shall not apply to the city's properties, facilities, or structures.

D.

Amateur radio receive-only antennas. This section shall not apply to any support structure, or the installation of any antenna, that is 75 feet or less in height and is owned and operated by a federally-licensed amateur radio station operator from the operator's residence, or is used exclusively as a receive-only antenna; provided, however, that only one such support structure or antenna per dwelling shall be exempt from this section. Amateur radio receive-only antennas shall be located in the second or third layer unless fully screened, or located more than 600 feet from any thoroughfare right-of-way.

E.

Satellite dishes and receiving antennas are permitted as accessory structures. They shall be installed in the second or third layer and at least ten feet from any property line in any developed area or 30 feet from any property line in the rural (RL) district or required open space. Such antennas or satellite dishes shall not exceed the height of the roof line of the principal structure and no more than two such antennae or dishes shall be allowed per property. Satellite dishes shall not exceed four feet in diameter. The requirements of this article shall not apply to satellite dishes and receiving antennas that meet these criteria.

F.

Pre-existing support structures and antennas. Any support structure or antenna for which a permit has been properly issued prior to the effective date of this UDC shall not be required to meet the provisions of this article. Any such support structures or antennas shall be referred to in this UDC as "pre-existing support structures" or "pre-existing antennas"; provided, however, that the placement of antennas on any nonconforming structure shall not create a vested right for the continued use of the structures should the nonconforming use cease. If an additional antenna is co-located upon a pre-existing support structure or alternative support structure after adoption of this section, then the requirements of section 10-3E (except section 10-3E.6), section 10-3G, and section 10-3H shall be met as part of the permitting process.

(Ord. No. 21-10-228, § 1, 10-5-2021)

A.

Principal or accessory use. A support structure and/or antenna is considered a principal use if located on any lot or parcel of land as the sole or primary structure, and is considered an accessory use if located on a lot or parcel shared with a different existing primary use or existing structures. An existing use or structure on the same lot or parcel shall not preclude the installation of an antenna or support structure. For purposes of determining whether the installation of a support structure or antenna complies with zoning district requirements, including, but not limited to, setbacks, buffers, and other requirements, the dimensions of the entire lot or parcel shall control, even though the antenna or support structure may be located on a leased area within such lot or parcel. Support structures that are constructed, and antennas that are installed, in accordance with the provisions of this section shall not be deemed to constitute the expansion of a nonconforming use or structure.

B.

Five-year plan and inventory of existing sites. To facilitate the co-location of antennas and future land use planning, each applicant seeking to locate a new support structure, alternative support structure, or antenna, or modify any such existing structure, shall provide to the zoning administrator an inventory of its existing support structures or alternative support structures, existing support structures or alternative structures to be upgraded or replaced, and proposed support structures or alternative structures to be constructed in the next five years following the date of the application.

1.

The inventory shall include all such structures owned or leased by the applicant that are within the city limits as well as all structures within any neighboring jurisdiction which are currently capable of providing coverage or capacity within the city. This inventory shall include specific information about the location (latitude and longitude coordinates), height, design, support structure type, and general suitability for antenna co-location of each support structure or alternative structure, and other pertinent information as may be required by the zoning administrator.

2.

If the applicant does not know specific future support structure and antenna site locations but does know of areas where telecommunications facilities will be needed within the next five years to provide service, the applicant shall list the potential general locations of any facilities and identify each service area with a number that will correspond to the potential locations.

3.

The zoning administrator may share the location of existing telecommunication facility sites with other applicants seeking to locate support structures or antennas within the jurisdiction of the city, provided that the zoning administrator is not, by sharing such information, in any way representing or warranting that such sites are available or suitable. The location of any proposed telecommunication facility sites will be protected as privileged information if the applicant so requests and it is considered as such under the applicable laws and legal authority.

C.

Co-location; design requirements. In addition to all applicable building and safety codes, all support structures shall be designed to accommodate the co-location of cellular telecommunication antennas according to the following:

1.

For support structures 120 feet or less in height, the structure and fenced compound shall be designed to accommodate the maximum number of users as determined by the most current technology.

2.

For support structures taller than 120 feet in height, the structure and fenced compound shall be designed to accommodate at least three providers or the maximum number of users as determined by the most current technology.

D.

Co-location; availability of suitable existing structures. No new support structure shall be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the zoning administrator that no existing support structure or existing alternative support structure can accommodate the applicant's proposed antenna. The applicant shall submit an inventory of all support structures or alternative support structures located within one-half mile of the proposed location. All evidence submitted shall be signed and sealed by appropriate licensed professionals or qualified industry experts. All required evidence must be submitted with the application. Evidence submitted to demonstrate that no existing support structure or other structure can accommodate the proposed antenna shall consist of one or more of the following:

1.

No existing support structures or suitable alternative support structures are located within the geographic antenna placement area required to meet the applicant's engineering requirements;

2.

Existing support structures or structures are not of sufficient height to meet the applicant's engineering requirements;

3.

Existing structures or support structures do not have sufficient structural strength to support the applicant's antenna and related equipment;

4.

The cost or contractual provisions required by the support structure owner to share an existing support structure or alternative support structure, or to adapt an existing support structure or alternative support structure for sharing exceed the cost of new support structure development. Specific cost information must be submitted if this justification is to be relied upon; and

5.

The applicant adequately demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that render existing support structures unsuitable, other than economic reasons. If the requirement of co-location will cause additional expense to the applicant, all such costs must be specifically shown.

E.

Aesthetics. The guidelines set forth in this subsection shall govern the design and construction of all support structures, and the installation of all antennas governed by this section.

1.

Support structures and/or antennas shall either maintain a galvanized steel or concrete finish or, subject to any applicable standards of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), be painted a neutral color so as to reduce visual obtrusiveness.

2.

At all support structure sites, the design of all buildings and related structures shall use materials, colors, textures, screening, and landscaping that will blend the support structure facilities to the natural setting and building environment. Any equipment or cabinet that supports telecommunication facilities must be concealed from public view and made compatible with the architecture of the surrounding structures or placed underground. Equipment shelters or cabinets shall be screened from public view by using landscaping or materials and colors consistent with the surrounding backdrop. The shelter or cabinet must be regularly maintained.

3.

For antennas installed on a structure other than a support structure, the antenna and supporting electrical and mechanical ground equipment shall be of a neutral color so as to make the antenna and related equipment visually unobtrusive. Antennas designed to appear as trees are preferred.

4.

Support structures shall not be artificially lighted, unless required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other applicable authority. If the lighting is required, the zoning administrator shall review the available lighting alternatives and approve the design that causes the least visual disturbance.

5.

No signage shall be permitted upon any support structure or alternative support structure.

6.

To the extent practical, telecommunication facilities shall not be placed in a direct line of sight with any officially designated historic structure or within any scenic view area.

7.

Access to the support structure site shall be restricted so as to minimize visibility of the access. Where possible, existing thoroughfares shall be used. Where no thoroughfare exists, access shall follow the existing contours of the land.

8.

The zoning administrator may impose additional reasonable requirements to minimize the visual impact of the facility on the surrounding area.

F.

Setbacks and separation. The following setbacks and separation requirements shall apply to all support structures:

1.

Support structures shall be set back a distance equal to the height of the support structure to any public right-of-way or occupied structure, or property line of the lot containing the support structure.

2.

Guy-wires and accessory buildings and facilities shall meet the minimum accessory use location and setback requirements.

3.

In all zoning districts, support structures shall not be located closer than 2,000 feet from any existing support structure (as measured in a straight line between the closest points of the structures).

4.

In the event an applicant clearly demonstrates that, given the structural failure characteristics of an alternative structure design, the required setbacks are excessive and unduly burdensome, the applicant may request the setbacks be reduced. In determining whether setbacks shall be reduced, consideration shall be given to both the danger from structure collapse and falling debris, such as ice, from a structure.

G.

Security fencing/anti-climbing devices. All support structures and supporting equipment shall be enclosed by fencing not less than six feet in height and shall also be equipped with appropriate anti-climbing devices. Fencing shall be of chain link, wood, or other approved alternatives and shall comply with the fence requirements of section 5-11.

H.

Landscaping. The following requirements shall govern landscaping surrounding all support structures.

1.

Where adequate vegetation is not present, lots with support structures shall be landscaped with a strip of plant materials which effectively screens the view of the facility. Landscaped strips shall be a minimum of ten feet in width and located outside the fenced perimeter of the facility.

2.

Existing mature tree growth and natural landforms on the site shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. Where natural vegetation around the perimeter of the site would provide an adequate visual screen, an undisturbed buffer may be utilized. The applicant shall provide a site plan showing existing significant vegetation to be removed and vegetation to be replanted.

3.

Landscaping shall be maintained by the provider and shall be subject to periodic review by the zoning administrator to ensure proper maintenance. Failure to maintain landscaping shall be deemed a violation of this section.

I.

Maintenance impacts. Equipment at a transmission facility shall be automated to the greatest extent possible to reduce vehicular traffic to the site. Where the site abuts or has access to a thoroughfare, access for maintenance vehicles shall be exclusively by means of the thoroughfare, utilizing existing curb cuts or driveways where present.

J.

Airport review. If, upon receipt of an application for the erection of any support structure or alternative support structure governed by this section, the zoning administrator deems that the proposed structure may interfere with or affect the operation of existing or proposed airport facilities, a copy of the application shall be submitted by the zoning administrator to the respective airport authority for review and recommendation.

K.

Federal requirements. All support structures must meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Communications Commission, and any other agency of the federal government with the authority to regulate support structures and antennas. If such standards and regulations are changed, the permittee or the lessee of the support structure and antenna governed by this section shall bring such support structure and/or antenna into compliance with such revised standards or regulations within six months of the effective date of such standards and regulations unless a more or less stringent compliance schedule is mandated by the controlling federal agency. Failure to bring such support structure and/or antenna into compliance with such revised standards and regulations shall be deemed to be a declaration of abandonment of the support structure and constitute grounds for the removal of the support structure or antenna at the owner's, permittee's, or lessee's expense.

A review and final decision for new towers shall be completed with 150 days of the application date. A 30 day completeness review is allowed and tolls the final decision deadline.

L.

Building codes; safety standards. In order to ensure the structural integrity of support structures, the owner, permittee, or subsequent lessee of a support structure or alternative support structure shall ensure that it is maintained in compliance with standards contained in applicable local building codes and the applicable standards for support structures that are published by the electronic industries association, as amended from time to time. If, upon inspection, the zoning administrator concludes that a support structure fails to comply with all applicable codes and standards, or constitutes a danger to persons or property, then upon receipt of written notice by the owner, permittee or lessee of the support structure, said party shall have 15 days to bring the support structure into compliance with such standards. Failure to bring such support structure into compliance within 15 days shall be deemed a declaration of abandonment of the support structure and constitute grounds for removal of the support structure. Prior to the removal of any support structure, the zoning administrator may consider detailed plans submitted by the owner, permittee, or subsequent lessee for repair of substandard support structures and may grant a reasonable extension of the above referenced compliance period.

M.

Change of ownership notification. Upon the transfer of ownership of an interest in any support structure, alternative support structure, or lot upon which such a structure has been erected, the support structure permittee shall notify the zoning administrator of the transaction in writing within 30 days.

(Ord. No. 21-10-228, § 1, 10-5-2021)

A.

Pre-application meeting. Prior to submitting an application for a permit for any telecommunication facility, the applicant shall schedule a pre-application meeting with the zoning administrator as required in section 3-2. Applicants shall also review the city inventory of potentially available sites for co-location.

B.

General application requirement. Application for a permit for any telecommunication facility shall be made to the zoning administrator by the person, company, or organization that will own and operate the telecommunications facility. The zoning administrator is authorized to develop application forms to assist in providing the required information and facilitate the application process. Except for a co-location information submittal, the following information shall be submitted at the time the application is submitted. The application will not be considered complete and will not be accepted unless accompanied by all required information at the time of submittal.

1.

A survey, sealed by a registered surveyor, showing the location of all lot lines, leased areas, easements, access points, structures, screening, and landscaping existing on site.

2.

Site plan or plans to scale specifying the location of telecommunications facilities, transmission building and/or other accessory uses, access, parking, fences, landscaped areas, and adjacent uses. Applicants shall submit both a paper location map and a digitized location map in a format compatible with the GIS software currently utilized by the city.

3.

Scaled elevations showing the impact of the proposed support structure or antenna.

4.

Landscaped plan to scale indicating size, spacing, and type of plantings required in section 10-3H.

5.

A full description of the environment surrounding the proposed telecommunications facility, including any adjacent dwellings, zoning districts, structures, and sites of historic significance, streetscapes, or scenic view areas.

6.

Information and drawings showing that the proposed facility and support structure satisfy the aesthetic requirements of section 10-3E.

7.

A description of anticipated maintenance needs for the telecommunications facility, including frequency of service, personnel needs, equipment needs, and traffic, noise, or safety impacts of such maintenance.

8.

Report from a professional engineer licensed in Georgia, or other appropriate qualified industry expert, documenting the following:

a.

Support structure or antenna type, height, and design;

b.

Engineering, economic, and other pertinent factors governing selection of the proposed design;

c.

Total anticipated capacity of the telecommunications facility, including numbers and types of antennas which can be accommodated;

d.

Evidence of structural integrity of the support structure or alternative support structure;

e.

Structural failure characteristics of the telecommunications facility and demonstration that site and setbacks are of adequate size to contain debris; and

f.

Certification that the antenna and related equipment or appurtenances comply with all current regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, with specific reference to Federal Communications Commission regulations governing non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (NIER), and that the radio frequency levels meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) guidelines for public safety.

9.

The identity of a community liaison officer appointed by the applicant to resolve issues of concern to neighbors and residents relating to the construction and operation of the facility, including name, address, telephone number, and electronic mail address. Identification of the geographic service area for the subject installation, including a map showing the site and the nearest or associated telecommunications facility sites within the network. Describe the distance between the telecommunications facility sites. Describe how this service area fits into and is necessary for the service network, such as whether the antenna or support structure is needed for coverage or capacity.

10.

If the proposed site is in the rural (RL) zoning district, applicant must describe why an alternate zoning district was not proposed by identifying:

a.

What good faith efforts and measures were taken to secure such an alternate site and why such efforts were unsuccessful;

b.

Why such an alternate site was not technologically, legally, or economically feasible; and

c.

How and why the proposed site is essential to meet service demands for the geographic service area.

11.

The zoning administrator will review with special care justifications that appeal only to undue expense and/or to undue difficulties in entering into a lease agreement. The zoning administrator shall carefully weigh such claims, and the evidence presented in favor of them, against a project's negative impacts at the proposed site.

12.

The applicant must provide a utilities inventory showing the locations of all water, sewage, drainage, and power line easements impacting the proposed support structure site.

13.

The original signature of the applicant. The applicant must provide a signed, notarized statement of all owners of the subject property authorizing the filing of the application, and where applicable, the signed and notarized affidavit of the owners of the subject property authorizing an applicant or agent to act on their behalf in the filing of the application. The application also shall contain the mailing address and phone number of any applicant or agent who is authorized to represent the owner of the subject property. Where applicable, the applicant shall also provide a copy of any lease agreements with the owner of the subject property.

14.

The applicant's proposed five-year plan, the inventory of existing support and alternative support structures, and other information required by section 10-3B.

15.

Evidence demonstrating specifically that no existing support or alternative support structure can accommodate the proposed antenna, under section 10-3D.

16.

If the proposed antenna height exceeds the limitations of section 10-7B, the applicant must describe why an antenna complying with that height standard is not feasible by showing:

a.

What good faith efforts and measures were taken to secure an alternate site and why such efforts were unsuccessful;

b.

Why an alternate site was not technologically, legally, or economically feasible;

c.

How and why the proposed height is essential to meet service demands for the geographic service area; and

d.

How and why the necessary service cannot be provided with more antennas at a height complying with section 10-7B.

17.

The applicant must provide any other information which may be requested by the zoning administrator to fully evaluate and review the application and the potential impact of a proposed telecommunications facility.

C.

Support structure co-location information submittals. Any person or entity co-locating an antenna which will add no more than ten feet to the height of the support structure and related equipment or appurtenances on or around a support structure for which a permit has already been issued shall submit the following information only. This information must be submitted at the time the application is submitted. The application will not be considered complete and will not be accepted unless accompanied by all required information at the time of submittal:

1.

The name of the person or entity co-locating the antenna.

2.

The name of the owner of the support structure and a copy of any lease agreements with said owner.

3.

The support structure's permit number.

4.

The location of the support structure.

5.

The remaining structural capacity of the support structure.

6.

Certification that the antenna and related equipment or appurtenances comply with all current regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, with specific reference to Federal Communications Commission regulations governing non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (NIER), and that the radio frequency levels meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) guidelines for public safety.

(Ord. No. 21-10-228, § 1, 10-5-2021)

A.

General. The zoning administrator may approve by special administrative permit the installation of an antenna on any existing tower whether or not the structure or tower is grandfathered, so long as the additional structure does not make a "substantial change" to the tower or base station as defined by the FCC. A "substantial change" per FCC regulations occurs when the proposed change:

1.

Adds more than ten percent of the tower height or 20 feet to the height of the existing tower or structure, whichever is greater;

2.

Extends outward more than 20 feet from the existing tower;

3.

Involves installation of more than the standard number of cabinets, not to exceed four;

4.

Involves excavation outside the current lease area;

5.

Defeats existing facility concealment elements; or

6.

Violates conditions of approval, provide such conditions do not contradict the "substantial change" thresholds.

This administrative approval process may include any related equipment structures.

B.

Application contents; fee. All applications for special administrative permits shall be submitted to the zoning administrator. Each application shall contain as a part thereof detailed plans and specifications as set forth in section 10-4B. A special administrative permit application shall not be accepted for processing without the information required in section 10-4B. An application fee shall be charged by the zoning administrator in an amount determined by a schedule of fees adopted by resolution of the city council from time to time.

C.

Report of approved permits. A report of all administrative permits approved as set forth in this section shall be presented to the city council at their next regularly scheduled meeting.

(Ord. No. 21-10-228, § 1, 10-5-2021)

A.

General.

1.

If the proposed support structure or antenna is not eligible for a special administrative permit, then a special use permit shall be required in any zoning district. All such uses shall comply with requirements set forth in this article, in section 3-14 for special use permits, and in all other applicable codes and ordinances.

2.

In granting a special use permit, the city council may impose conditions to the extent that it concludes such conditions are necessary to mitigate the impact of the proposed support structure or antenna on surrounding properties.

B.

Application contents; fee. All applications for special use permits shall be submitted to the zoning administrator. Each application shall contain detailed plans and specifications as set forth in section section 10-4B. An application for a special use permit shall not be accepted for processing without all the information required in section 10-4B.

C.

Co-location of antennas required. Applicants for the erection of a support structure or antenna, except amateur radio operators, shall be required to co-locate upon an existing support structure. An exception to co-location shall only be made if the applicant adequately demonstrates that an existing support structure suitable for co-location does not exist in the geographic antenna placement area, and that no suitable alternative support structure is available as set forth in section 10-3D.

D.

Independent expert review. The city shall engage a professional engineer licensed in Georgia as an independent expert to review any of the materials submitted by an applicant for a special use permit if the application seeks a new support structure over 100 feet in height. The city may engage such an expert if the application seeks a new support structure less than 100 feet or seeks a co-location. The expert shall render an opinion regarding any concerns about the proposal, including, but not limited to, structural integrity and the feasibility of alternative sites or co-location. Following the review of an independent expert, the city shall convey its concerns to the applicant in writing and shall allow the applicant a reasonable opportunity to address those concerns.

E.

Public hearing. Before taking action upon the proposed special use permit, the city council shall hold a public hearing on the matter.

F.

Considerations in approval or denial of special use permits. Any denial of a request to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications facility shall be in writing and supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record. The city council shall submit a written decision to the city clerk and mail a copy to the applicant within one week of the date of decision. In addition to the review standards provided for special use permits in section 3-16, the following factors shall further be taken into consideration in acting upon a special use permit application under the provisions of this section:

1.

The height and setbacks of the proposed support structure or antenna;

2.

The proximity of the support structure or antenna to residential structures and properties;

3.

The surrounding topography;

4.

The surrounding tree coverage and foliage;

5.

The design of the support structure or antenna, with particular reference to design characteristics that have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness, such as a monopole or alternative support structure;

6.

The proposed ingress and egress;

7.

The availability of suitable existing support structures or other structures for antenna co-location; and whether the applicant has demonstrated adequately, pursuant to section 10-3D, that no co-location is possible;

8.

The impact of the proposed support structure or antenna upon the visual quality of the surrounding area;

9.

The needs of the applicant as balanced against the detrimental effects on surrounding properties;

10.

The impact of the proposed support structure or antenna on adjacent and nearby properties;

11.

Whether the applicant has demonstrated with clear and convincing evidence that the denial of a permit in such a location will cause a significantly harmful and permanent degradation of service which cannot be overcome by any other means including planned or potential locations which would provide the same or similar coverage or capacity;

12.

Whether the applicant has complied with, and satisfactorily demonstrated compliance with, all requirements of this article;

13.

Whether the applicant has satisfied the aesthetic requirements of section 10-3E; and

14.

If the applicant has previously filed a five-year plan pursuant to section 10-3B, whether the proposed facility complies with that plan, and if not, whether the applicant has valid reasons for deviating from its plan.

G.

Requirements for issuance of special use permit. The special use permit may be issued by the city only upon satisfaction of the following requirements:

1.

A proper and complete application filed in accordance with the requirements of section 3-16;

2.

The application is in compliance with the conditions for the proposed special use permit required by this article, and is in compliance with all requirements of section 10-3;

3.

The applicant complies with the conditions proposed by the city for the purpose of reducing the harmful effects of the use on surrounding uses and ensuring compatibility with neighboring uses;

4.

The city determines, based upon a review of the requirements and factors set forth in this article, that the benefits and need for the proposed special use permit are greater than any possible depreciating effects or damages to neighboring or nearby properties; and

5.

All fees have been paid in full.

(Ord. No. 21-10-228, § 1, 10-5-2021)

A.

Placement of support structures and antennas. No support structure or antenna shall be permitted within 800 feet of any residential property (as measured in a straight line between the closest points of the property lines of the two properties) unless the applicant can show that the denial of a permit in such a location will cause a significantly harmful and permanent degradation of service which cannot be overcome by any other means including planned or potential locations which would provide the same or similar coverage or capacity. For the purposes of this section, the term "residential property" means the property on which the dwelling is located and not more than 20 acres of land. All other requirements of this article shall apply and must be satisfied prior to a permit being granted.

B.

Height standards. If the evidence establishes the necessity for placing a support structure or antenna within the areas listed in subsection (A) above, the height of such support structure or antenna shall be limited as follows:

1.

Within the rural (RL) district: the maximum height for a support structure, including antennas, shall be 90 feet.

2.

Within any other district: The maximum height for a support structure, including antennas, shall be 75 feet.

(Ord. No. 21-10-228, § 1, 10-5-2021)

A.

Notice of abandoned antenna and structures. The owner or lessee of a support structure or antenna shall promptly notify the zoning administrator of its intent to abandon or the abandonment of any support structure or antenna.

B.

Removal of abandoned antennas and support structures. Any support structure or antenna that is not operated for a continuous period exceeding 12 months shall be considered abandoned, and the owner of such antenna or support structure shall remove the structure within 90 days of such abandonment. If said support structure or antenna is not removed within said 90 days, the city may take such action as may be deemed necessary to remove, or cause to be removed, such antenna or support structure at the owner's expense. If there are two or more users of a single support structure, then this provision shall not become effective until all users cease utilizing the support structure.

(Ord. No. 21-10-228, § 1, 10-5-2021)