The proposed locations and design of all communications towers shall duly consider the following public health, safety, and general welfare objectives:

A.

Structural Safety. The proposed tower will comply with wind loading and other structural standards contained in applicable building and technical codes so as not to endanger the health and safety of residents, employees or travelers in the event of structural failure of the tower due to extreme weather conditions or other acts of God.

B.

View Protection. The proposed tower facility will be designed to minimize adverse visual impacts to surrounding properties and the public right-of-way, given the topography of the proposed site and surrounding area.

C.

Land Use Compatibility. The proposed tower facility will be compatible with the surrounding land uses, given the character of the use and development of the location.

D.

Design Harmony. The proposed tower facility will be designed in harmony with the natural setting and the surrounding development pattern as well as to the highest industry standards.

E.

Existing Communications Services. The proposed tower facility will comply with FCC and other applicable agency standards so as not to interfere with existing communications services to the area.

F.

Health Effects. The proposed tower will comply with all applicable federal, state, county and city health standards so as not to cause detrimental health effects to persons in the surrounding area.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)