The following site design and appearance regulations apply to one or more antennas that are installed on existing buildings or structures, except for an exempt antenna pursuant to section 7.10.09 (c). Where the provisions of the underlying zoning district differ from the following provisions, the following provisions apply.

(a)

Height limitations. The measurement height shall include the existing building or structure, any structure to support the antennas, and the antennas. Height shall be measured from the finished grade of the building or structure on which the antennas are located to the uppermost point of the building or structures, support structure, or antenna. The maximum height shall not exceed 150 feet.

(b)

Structural design. Antennas attached to, or supported by, an existing building or structure shall not impose undue stress on the building or structure. Structures to support antennas on existing buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the standards in the latest edition of the following publications:

(1)

Construction standards for telecommunications towers, published by the Electronic Industries Association.

(2)

"Minimum Design Load for Buildings and Structures," published by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

(3)

"Guide to the Use of Wind Load Provisions," published by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

(4)

Florida Building Code.

(c)

Stealth techniques required. The structure and antennas shall be screened with architectural elements or integrated into architectural elements. Examples of appropriate stealth techniques includes elements such as chimneys, spires, steeples, or cupolas. Screening or other elements may be proposed, so long as the result is an integration of the antenna and any supporting structure into the existing building design features.

(LDC Ord. of 1-9-2014)