All towers constructed after March 26, 2012 or wireless telecommunication antennas affixed to buildings shall comply with the following requirements:

(a)

Towers and antennas shall be designed to blend into the surrounding environment through the use of color and camouflaging architectural treatment, except in instances where the color is dictated by federal or state authorities.

(b)

Wireless telecommunication service towers shall be of a monopole design unless the city determines that an alternative design would better blend into the surrounding environment.

(c)

If an antenna is installed on a structure other than a tower, the antenna and supporting electrical and mechanical equipment must be of a neutral color that is identical to, or closely compatible with, the color of the supporting structure so as to make the antenna and related equipment as visually unobtrusive as possible.

(d)

The placement of wireless telecommunication antennas on roofs or walls shall include submittal of a report prepared by a qualified and licensed professional engineer indicating the existing structure's suitability to accept the antenna, and the proposed method of affixing the antenna to the structure. Complete details of all fixtures and couplings and the precise point of attachment shall be indicated.

(e)

Towers shall not be artificially lighted, unless required by the FAA or the city. If lighting is required, the governing authority may review the available lighting alternatives and approve the design that would cause the least disturbance to the surrounding views. When incorporated into the approved design of the tower, light fixtures used to illuminate ball fields, parking lots or similar areas may be attached to the tower.

(f)

Towers shall be set back a distance equal to twice the height of the tower from any residential structure.

(g)

Towers, guy wires and accessory facilities must satisfy the minimum zoning district setback requirements.

(h)

Tower sites shall be enclosed by security fencing and shall be equipped with an appropriate anti-climbing device sufficient to deter the general public from obtaining access to the site.

(i)

The following site plan review requirements shall govern landscaping surrounding towers:

(1)

Tower facilities shall be landscaped with a buffer of plant materials that effectively screens the view of the tower site from adjacent property. The standard buffer shall consist of a landscaped strip at least four feet wide outside the perimeter of the security fencing.

(2)

In locations where the visual impact of the tower would be minimal, the landscaping requirement may be reduced or waived altogether.

(3)

Existing mature tree growth and natural landforms on the site shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible.

(j)

The use of any portion of a tower for signs other than warning or equipment information signs is prohibited.

(k)

All utility buildings and structures accessory to a tower shall be architecturally designed to blend in with the surrounding environment.

(l)

All towers shall be shielded, filtered and grounded to meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA, the FCC and any other agency of the federal and state government with the authority to regulate towers and antennas so as to minimize the possibility of interference with locally received transmissions.

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