(a)

A telecommunication antenna system that requires construction of a new tower or co-location on an existing tower not previously granted a special exception will require the petitioner to apply for a special exception. Proposed telecommunication towers are only allowed in agricultural zoning districts.

(b)

Plan commission findings and recommendations. After conducting necessary conferences the plan commission may recommend to the city council that the special exception for a tower be granted, subject to stated stipulations and conditions, or disapproved.

(c)

The city council, after holding a public hearing for the tower may grant the special exception, subject to stated stipulations and conditions, or deny the special exception.

(d)

Exceptions to a special exception would apply to the following circumstances, subject to application for a building permit:

(1)

Water towers or other municipally owned structures, provided a license or lease authorizing such antenna has been approved by the common council.

(2)

Pre-existing tower granted a special exception prior to the effective date of this article.

(Ord. No. 2012-105, § 17.15(c), 6-25-2012)