Chapter 17.338 TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

Chapter 17.338
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

Sections:

17.338.010 Additional standards.

In addition to complying with other applicable standards and federal law, a telecommunications facility shall comply with the following siting and design standards:

(1) A new telecommunications facility shall be reviewed and processed as a conditional use in all zones within the city.

(2) A telecommunications facility may exceed the height limit of the underlying zone, if any.

(3) The base of the tower for a telecommunications facility shall be set back from property lines a distance equal to or greater than one-half the height of the tower. All other structures and improvements associated with a telecommunications facility shall comply with applicable dimensional standards of the base zone or as otherwise provided by the approval authority.

(4) The setback of a telecommunications facility shall include landscaping as provided in CBDC 17.335.060.

(5) Generators and other equipment associated with a telecommunications facility shall not cause noise in excess of limitations within the city.

(6) Lights associated with a telecommunications facility shall be the minimum necessary to provide for security and safety. Advertising or signage of any kind is prohibited on a telecommunications facility tower except for a sign identifying safety and emergency information. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.355.010].

17.338.020 Expiration and extension.

If a conditional use permit expires, it can be extended as provided in CBDC 17.347.040, Criteria for approval, minor modifications and revocation. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.355.020].

17.338.030 Transfer prohibited.

An approved conditional use permit is specific to the subject property and cannot be transferred to another property. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.355.030].