P ORD-2002-030 Telecommunications Tower Ordinance Amendments

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6.18.3 r .; ORDINANCE TO PLANNING BOARD (DRAFT) 51 2) Notwithstanding the above provisions of this Section, towers in existence as of (date of Ordinance adoption), may be replaced with a tower of equal or less visual impact after approval by the County Planning Director or his/her designee. However, if the proposed new tower would not be consistent with the minimum standards under this Section, replacement must be approved as provided for in this Ordinance. Antennas not located on telecommunications towers. a) Antenna types. Antennas shall be permitted on existing buildings /structures in accordance with this Ordinance. To minimize adverse visual impacts, stealth antenna types shall be preferred. If a non - stealth antenna is proposed, the application shall be required to demonstrate, in a technical manner acceptable to the Planning Director or his/her designee, why the stealth antenna (i.e. an antenna incorporated into the architecture of the building or fully screened from view from sight proximate to the antenna) cannot be used for the particular application. This does not preclude a combination of the various types of antennas. 1) Antenna dimensions. Antenna dimensions shall be reviewed by the Planning Director or his/her designee as required by existing technology. A statement shall be submitted, prepared by a professional engineer certlfledIn competent to evaluate antenna choices, to certify the need for the required dimensions. b) Aircraft hazard. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit by the Inspections Department, the application shall provide evidence that the telecommunication tower or antennas are in compliance with FAA regulations. Where an antenna will not exceed the highest point of the existing structure upon which it is to be mounted, such evidence shall not be required. c) Stealth rooftop or building mounted antennas not exceeding twenty (20) feet above roofline of the building or support structure shall be permitted as an accessory use in all zoning districts. d) Building or rooftop stealth antennas shall be subject to the following minimum standards: 1) No commercial advertising shall be allowed on an antenna; 2) No signals, lights, or illumination shall be permitted on an antenna, unless required by the FCC or the FAA; 3) Any related unmanned equipment building shall not contain more than six hundred (600) square feet of gross floor area per user or be more than twelve (12) feet in height;