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Spring Lake Heights
City Zoning Code

§ 22-652.5

Use Regulations.

[Ord. #3-2000 § E]
a. 
Conditional Use. Wireless telecommunications facilities are permitted as conditional uses on lands owned by Spring Lake Heights Borough or any other public entity within the Borough of Spring Lake Heights provided said lands are not used for recreational purposes.
b. 
Conditional Use Standard. Wireless telecommunications facilities may be permitted on the above referenced lands provided that:
1. 
The minimum lot size on which the telecommunications facility is to be located is at least 1/2 acre in area.
2. 
Lattice towers and any type of guyed tower are prohibited.
3. 
Telecommunications towers shall be limited to monopoles without guys designed to ultimately accommodate at least three carriers and shall meet the following height and usage criteria:
(a) 
For a single carrier, up to 75 feet in height;
(b) 
For two or more carriers, up to 100 feet in height.
c. 
Factors Considered in Granting Conditional Use Permits. In addition to the above standards, the Planning Board shall consider the following factors in determining whether to issue a conditional use permit:
1. 
Proximity to residential structures and residential boundaries;
2. 
Nature of uses on adjacent and nearby properties;
3. 
Surrounding topography;
4. 
Surrounding tree coverage and foliage;
5. 
Design of the tower, with particular reference to design characteristics that have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness including stealth designs which are encouraged;
6. 
Availability of suitable existing towers, alternative tower structures, other structures or alternative technologies not requiring the use of towers or structures;
7. 
Availability of proposed tower to other potential carriers.
This list is considered to be illustrative in nature and may not include all factors to be considered.