Lake Forest Park City Zoning Code

The city planning department may grant permit approval for:

All other WCFs require conditional use permit review and approval by the city hearing examiner.

A diagram or map showing the primary viewshed of the proposed facility.

A map showing the coverage area of the proposed WCF at the requested height.

An explanation of the need for the proposed WCF, including an analysis of alternative sites which supports the selected site over other possible locations, particularly locations in a higher priority zone.

An inventory of other WCF sites operated by the applicant that are either in the city or within one mile of its borders, including specific information about location, height and design of each facility.

A site/landscaping plan showing the specific placement of the WCF on the site; showing the location of existing structures, trees and other significant site features; and indicating type and locations of plant materials used to screen WCF components.

Other information as deemed necessary by the city planner.

Documentation verifying that the proposed WCF complies with any applicable regulations and specifications in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Applications for facilities other than microcells or minor facilities shall also contain:

Expire 10 years after the effective date of the permit approval, subject to renewal for additional 10-year periods; provided that application for renewal is submitted six months before the permit expires, and that approval of the renewal application is subject to then applicable city ordinances.

Require that construction or installation of the WCF must commence within one year from the date of the permit, with opportunity for a one-year extension; otherwise, the permit shall be revoked without further action of the city and the rights and privileges appurtenant to the permit shall be void.

Require the permittee to allow collocation of proposed WCFs on the permittees' site, unless the permittee establishes to the city's satisfaction that collocation will impair technically the existing permitted use(s) to a substantial degree.

Require the permittee to maintain the WCF in a state of good repair and to maintain or replace, if necessary, vegetation and landscaping required as a condition of approving the permit.

Require the permittee to notify the city of any sale, transfer, assignment of a site or WCF within 60 days of such event.

Require the permittee to comply with the provisions of this title and all other applicable city ordinances and rules and regulations.

Collocation.

Public buildings and structures located in nonresidential zones.

Buildings and structures in business and commercial zoned sites used for research and development, commercial and business uses.

Buildings and structures in residential zones not used entirely for residential use; provided, that WCFs will not be sited on vacant residential lots.

Applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), state and city regulations and standards.

Antennas shall be located, mounted and designed so that visual and aesthetic impacts upon surrounding land uses and structures are minimized, and so that they blend into the existing environment. Panel and parabolic antennas shall be screened from residential views and public rights-of-way.

WCFs shall be screened or camouflaged employing the best available technology, such as compatible materials, location, color, artificial trees and hollow flagpoles, and other tactics to minimize visibility of the facility from public streets and residential properties.

Equipment facilities shall:

Security fencing shall:

The city shall consider the cumulative visual effects of WCFs mounted on existing structures and/or located on a given permitted site in determining whether the additional permits can be granted so as to not adversely affect the visual character of the city.

A WCF shall not be used for mounting signs, billboards or message displays of any kind.

In compliance with federal standards for EMF emissions. Within six months after the issuance of its operational permit, the applicant shall submit a project implementation report which provides cumulative field measurements of radio frequency (EMF) power densities of all antennas installed at the subject site. The report shall quantify the EMF emissions and compare the results with established federal standards. Said report shall be subject to review and approval by the city for consistency with the project proposal report and the adopted federal standards. If on review the city finds that the WCF does not meet federal standards, the city may revoke or modify the permit. The applicant shall be given a reasonable time based on the nature of the problem to comply with the federal standards. If the permit is revoked, then the facility shall be removed.

In a manner that the WCF will not cause localized interference with the reception of area television or radio broadcasts, garage door openers, portable phones and other similar FCC approved devices. If on review of a registered complaint the city finds that the WCF interferes with such reception, the city may revoke or modify the permit. The applicant shall be given a reasonable time based on the nature of the problem to correct the interference. If the permit is revoked, then the facility shall be removed.

Within 90 days of the date the site's use is discontinued, it ceases to be operational, the permit is revoked; or if the facility falls into disrepair and is not maintained, within 90 days of a notice from the city to effect repairs and maintenance to the satisfaction of the city. The operator of a WCF shall notify the city upon the discontinued use of a particular facility; however,

Should the operator fail to remove the WCF as required herein, and the property owner fails to remove the WCF within 90 days of the date the city notifies the property owner to remove the WCF, then the WCF shall be a nuisance and subject to appropriate legal proceeding.