Compton City Zoning Code
§ 30-46.18
Lighting and Security for Tiers Two and Three.
[Ord. #2121, § 1]
a.
Lighting. A PWSF shall not be artificially lighted, except for:
1.
Security and safety lighting of equipment buildings if such lighting is appropriately down-shielded to keep light within the boundaries of the site; and
2.
Such lighting of the PWSF as may be required by the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other applicable authority installed in a manner to minimize impacts on adjacent residences. Only red lighting shall be utilized unless otherwise recommended by FAA guidelines.
b.
Security Barriers. A security barrier shall be required around the perimeter of ground mounts including equipment shelters and/or cabinets. The security barrier shall be maintained by the operator of the PWSF or mount for the life of the installation. No security barrier is needed around side-mounted PWSFs, but distances from windows and balconies should conform to subsection 30-46.18c2 below.
c.
Security Barriers for Certain Populations. The security barriers around all ground mounted PWSFs shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and found to be acceptable for:
1.
Controlled Population. Those persons who are trained in procedures for working near or around radio frequency radiation.
2.
General Population. All other persons, some of whom have no concept of what radio frequency radiation is or how it can cause harm. Members of the general population should not be allowed nearer than 10 meters to the nearest part below an antenna.