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Article XIII — Facilities in Existence Prior to Adoption of these Regulations.

Imperial Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Imperial

26-15. Facilities in Existence Prior to Adoption of these Regulations.

  • a) Facilities Permitted Prior to. Adoption. of these Regulations. Communication facilities that obtained valid permits from City of Imperial and/or were constructed prior to the enactment of this Ordinance are not subject to these regulations. However, facilities that require renewal will be renewed under these regulations, and any facilities operating with existing permits, or facilities that are not permitted and require or which are proposed for modification must acquire new permits under these regulations. The Planning Director andjor the Planning Commission in making its determination on the applicability of any one or all of these sections shall take into consideration the technical feasibility of the compliance required. To

  • _ that extent the Planning Director and/or the Planning Commission shall have the latitude to consider alternatives that are reasonable, that would effect similar compliance and that provide for uniform application to all similar facilities.

  • b) Not Expansion of Nonconforming Use. Towers that are constructed, and antennas that are installed, in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance shall not be deemed to constitute the expansion of a

  • . nonconforming use or structure. c) Rebuilding: Damaged or Destroyed| Nonconforming' ( Towers or Antennas. Notwithstanding Section 26-15(b), bona fide nonconforming towers or antennas that are damaged or destroyed may be rebuilt without having to first obtain administrative approval or a conditional use permit. The type, height and location of the tower onsite shall be of the same type and intensity as the original facility approval. Building permits to rebuild the facility shall comply with the

  • | | then applicable building codes and shall be obtained within 180 days ! from the date therfacility is damaged or destroyed. If no permit is obtained or if said permit expires, the tower or antenna shall be deemed abandoned.

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  1. § 24.01
  2. § 24.03
  3. § 24.05
  4. § 24.07
  5. § 24.09
  6. § 24.11
  7. § 24.311
  8. 24.11.530 DISPERSAL OF EXCREMENT
  9. 24.11.620 CONDITIONS
  10. 24.11.710 PURPOSE
  11. 24.11.720 CONDITIONS
  12. 24.11.810 PURPOSE
  13. 24.11.820 CONDITIONS
  14. § 24.13
  15. § 24.16
  16. § 24.17
  17. 24.19.210 PURPOSE AND INITIATION
  18. 24.19.230 INVESTIGATION AND REPORT
  19. 24.19.240 FINDINGS
  20. 24.19.310 PURPOSE
  21. 24.19.315 APPLICATION DATA AND MAPS TO BE FURNISHED
  22. 24.19.330 INVESTIGATION AND REPORT
  23. 24.19.335 ACTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSTON
  24. 24.19.340 FINDINGS
  25. 24.19.345 APPEALS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
  26. 24.19.360 MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE
  27. 24.19.370 NEW APPLICATIONS
  28. 24.19.375 USE PERMIT TO RUN WITH THE LAND
  29. 24.19. 380 “USE PERMIT AND CHANGE OF ZONE FILED CONCURRENTLY
  30. § 24.20
  31. Section 26-1. Findings.
  32. Article Il — Applicability
  33. Article Ill — Exemptions
  34. Article IV — General Requirements
  35. Article VI — Alternatives Analysis/Information Required.
  36. Article Vi — Visual Analysis.
  37. Article X — Modifications to Facilities.
  38. Article XI — Changes to FCC Standards.
  39. Article XII — Life of Approval.
  40. Article XIII — Facilities in Existence Prior to Adoption of th…
  41. Article XIV — Public Benefit.

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