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Article 71

Lake County Zoning Code § 71.5 Temporary Wireless Communications Facilities

Lake County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · Lake County

Cite as: Lake County Zoning Code § 71.5 · Text as of 2026-09-23

  • (a) Temporary wireless communications facilities shall be allowed on lots or parcels within the zoning districts specified in Section 27.2, Table A of the zoning ordinance, subject to approval of a Zoning Permit and the following requirements.

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  1. The application for a temporary wireless communication facility shall include a graphic and written description of the structure(s) and equipment to be installed, proposed uses, hours and days of operation, a photographic depiction of the site as it exists in its natural state, to be retained by the Community Development Department as a guide to site restoration, and other information as required by the Community Development Department.

  2. The application shall include a description of the nature and frequency of activities that will occur at the site in conjunction with the facility, such as monitoring of test equipment, relocation of the facility, or special events that will take place at the site.

  3. All temporary wireless communication facility operators shall reasonably cooperate in providing siting for additional collocutors at their sites and in sharing equipment.

  4. The facility may remain in place until the intended uses have been completed, or for a maximum period of 90 days.

  5. Temporary electric power to the site shall be provided by public utility service lines unless the applicant can demonstrate that this is not feasible, in which case on-site electric power production may be permitted.

  6. On-site temporary power generation shall be designed to minimize environmental impacts from noise, emissions, and traffic. Power generation equipment shall not exceed noise limits at the property boundary as required by Section 41.11 of the Zoning Ordinance. Any equipment generating air emissions shall be subject to approval by Lake County Air Quality Management District.

  7. Anit-climb devices or fencing and safety signage shall be installed to prevent unauthorized access to equipment.

  8. Removal of decommissioned or abandoned equipment and restoration of the site shall be completed by the permit holder within 30 days after discontinuation of use.

  9. If substantive complaints are received from the operation of the temporary wireless communication facility the zoning permit may be revoked pursuant to Article 60 of the Zoning Ordinance.

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