All lots, tracts, buildings, and structures in the city shall be developed in accordance with the standards below, except as otherwise provided. All development standards and other provisions of this title shall apply to each lot, tract, or parcel, independent of all other lots, tracts, or parcels.

 

* Total lot area must be equal to, or greater than, minimum area specified.

Note: All residential rear setback requirements may be encroached by an open patio (structure) with a footprint area not exceeding thirty percent (30%) of the area designated as required rear setback. Further, the remaining setback dimension may not have a linear dimension of less than ten (10) feet.

(Ord. 1999-04, 3-2-1999; amd. 2000 Code; Ord. 03-06, 8-5-2003; Ord. 2012-03, 2-10-2012)

   A.   Spires, Belfries, Flag Poles, And Similar Structures: Such uses may be constructed in any district to a height ten feet (10') above the normally permitted by right.

   B.   Television And Radio Towers, Guy Towers And All Other Freestanding Towers (Public And Private):

      1.   Residential Zoning Districts:

         a.   Towers shall have manufacturer's specifications to withstand a seventy five (75) mile per hour wind or be set back one foot (1') for each one foot (1') of height from the property line.

         b.   Towers shall be constructed to meet uniform building code standards.

         c.   Towers shall conform to federal communication commission and federal aviation administration regulations if applicable.

         d.   Towers shall not exceed sixty five feet (65') in height. Any request for a tower to exceed sixty five feet (65') in height shall require a variance from the board of adjustment.

         e.   Tower height shall be measured from ground level vertically to the highest point of a tower for both freestanding towers and towers attached to or built upon structures.

         f.   Towers for commercial purposes shall not be permitted.

      2.   Commercial Zoning Districts:

         a.   Towers shall have manufacturer's specifications to withstand a seventy five (75) mile per hour wind or be set back one foot (1') for each one foot (1') of height from the property line.

         b.   Towers shall be constructed to meet uniform building code standards.

         c.   Towers in commercial zoning districts shall not exceed sixty five feet (65') in height. A special use permit may be granted to permit tower heights greater than sixty five feet (65'). The special use permit process shall be used to determine tower height greater than sixty five feet (65').

         d.   Tower height shall be measured from ground level vertically to the highest point of a tower for both freestanding towers and towers attached to or built upon structures.

         e.   Towers for commercial purposes shall not be constructed on lots adjacent to property zoned R-1 or R-2 unless approved through the special use permit process. A special use permit may be granted to permit a tower for commercial purposes adjacent to R-1 or R-2 zoned property.

         f.   Towers for commercial purposes shall be set back one foot (1') for each one foot (1') in height plus ten percent (10%) of the total height from a residential use.

      3.   Manufacturing Zoning Districts:

         a.   Towers should have manufacturer's specifications to withstand a seventy five (75) mile per hour wind or be setback one foot (1') for each one foot (1') of height from the property line.

         b.   Towers shall be constructed to meet Uniform Building Code standards.

         c.   Towers shall conform to Federal Communication Commission and Federal Aviation Administration regulations if applicable.

         d.   Towers in manufacturing zoning districts shall not exceed two hundred feet (200') in height. A special use permit may be granted to permit tower height greater than two hundred feet (200'). The special use permit process shall be used to determine tower height greater than two hundred feet (200').

         e.   Tower height shall be measured from ground level vertically to the highest point of the tower for both freestanding towers and towers attached to or built upon structures.

         f.   Towers for commercial purposes shall be set back one foot (1') for each one foot (1') in height plus ten percent (10%) of the total height from any residential zone.

         g.   Towers for commercial purposes shall not be constructed on lots adjacent to property zoned R-1 or R-2 unless approved through the special use permit process. A special use permit may be granted to permit a tower for commercial purposes adjacent to R-1 or R-2 zoned property.

   C.   Towers In Historic Districts:

      1.   Towers for commercial purposes shall not be permitted unless located within a commercial or industrial zone and granted a special use permit.

      2.   Towers shall not exceed sixty five feet (65') in height. Any request for tower to exceed sixty five feet (65') in height shall require a variance from the Board of Adjustment.

   D.   Television And Radio Towers, Guy Towers And Other Freestanding Towers For Special Use: Request for a special use permit, for any reason, to allow a tower in excess of sixty five feet (65') in commercial zoning districts and in excess of two hundred feet (200') in manufacturing zoning districts shall include:

      1.   A complete description of the commercial communication service to be provided.

      2.   A complete description of the commercial communication service area.

      3.   A technical analysis prepared by a professional engineer for the proposed site. The analysis shall contain:

         a.   A comprehensive statement and justification for the proposed tower location and site.

         b.   A communication coverage pattern calculation for the proposed tower location at sixty five feet (65') height for commercial zoning districts and two hundred feet (200') height for manufacturing zoning districts.

         c.   A communication coverage pattern calculation for the proposed tower at the proposed location and proposed height.

         d.   A communication coverage pattern calculation for the proposed tower at the proposed location and a height twenty percent (20%) lower than the proposed height.

         e.   Analytical evidence demonstrating that no other location or height exists to provide the commercial communication service including cellular or similar communication services. (Ord. 1999-04, 3-2-1999)