Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — LAND USE CODE›Division 24 — COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Imperial County Municipal Code Ch. 9 Towers
Imperial County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Imperial County
Cite as: Imperial County Municipal Code Chapter 9 · Text as of 2026-10-04
92409.01 - Information required.¶
In addition to any information required for applications for conditional use permits pursuant to this division and Title 9, applicants for a conditional use permit for a tower shall submit the following information:
A. A scaled site plan clearly indicating the location, type and height of the proposed tower, on-site land uses and base zoning, adjacent land uses and zoning (including when adjacent to other municipalities), general plan designation of the site and all properties, adjacent roadways, proposed means of access, setbacks from property lines, elevations drawings of the proposed tower and any other structures, topography, parking and other information deemed by the planning director to be necessary to assess compliance with this ordinance.
B. Legal description of the parent tract and leased parcel (if applicable).
C. The setback distance between the proposed tower and the nearest residential unit, platted residentially zoned properties, and unplatted residentially zoned properties.
D. The separation distance from other towers described in the inventory of existing sites shall be shown on an updated site plan or map. The applicant shall also identify the type of construction of the existing tower(s) and the owner/operator of the existing tower(s), if known.
E. A landscape plan showing specific landscape materials.
F. Method of fencing and finished color, and if applicable, the method of camouflage and illumination.
G. A description of compliance with Section 92401.04, as well as the provisions of Title 9, and all other applicable federal, state or local laws.
H. A notarized statement by the applicant as to whether the construction of the tower will accommodate the collocation of additional antennas for future users.
I. Identification of the entities providing the backhaul network for the tower(s) described in the application and other cellular sites owned or operated by the applicant in the county.
J. A description of the suitability of the use of existing towers, other structures or alternative technology not requiring the use of towers or structures.
(Ord. No. 1504, §§ 81, 82, 12-9-14)
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