22.180 to "Director" shall mean the Director of Planning and Community Development.

E.

Requirements for new support structures. (Wireless Telecommunications Antenna Facilities, Major).  

Projection from roof prohibited. No new support structure may project from the roof of a building.

Separation from buildings. A new support structure shall be a minimum of 10 feet from a building on the same site unless that building houses equipment accessory to the support structure.

Setback from residential. Where permitted, a new, support structure, including any accessory structure, shall be located at a minimumdistance equal to butnot less than 100 feet from the site of any residential use or any residentially zoned land.

Co-location. The co-location of antennas on a single support structure is encouraged. This includes co-location with other wireless telecommunications antenna facilities including thoseof public and quasi-public agencies using similar technology unless specific technicalconstraints preclude co-location.

Camouflage. A new support structure that is designed to look like a faux tree or flag pole shall comply with the following requirements:

a.

Flag Poles. A flag shall be flown and properly maintained at all times, and the base of the pole shall be appropriately tapered to maintain the appearance of an actual flag pole.

b.

Faux Trees. If a faux tree is proposed, it shall be of a type of tree compatible with those existing in the immediate areas of the installation. If no trees exist within the immediate areas, the applicant shall create a landscape setting that integrates the faux tree with added species of a similar height and type. Additional camouflage of the faux tree may be required depending on the type and design of faux tree proposed.

Height limit. Where allowed, support structuresshall not exceed a maximum height of 50feet above existing grade in any zoning district.

Justification Study. The applicant shall submit a justification study indicating the rationale for selecting the proposed use, a detailed explanation of the coverage gap that the proposed use would serve, and how the proposed use is the least intrusive means for the applicant to provide wireless service.

Location.  

a.

A support structure and any related ground-mounted equipment cabinet shall not be located within an area devoted to a vehicle/pedestrian circulation area in such a manner that it interferes with or impairs the utility of intended function of such area.

b.

Where feasible, unutilized space should be made available for co-location with other wireless telecommunications antenna facilities, including space for entities providing competing services. Co-location of wireless telecommunications antenna facilities is not required in cases where the addition of new service of facilities would cause service impairment to an existing facility, or if it became necessary for the host facility to go off-line for a significant period of time.

c.

A support structure shall not be located within any designated historic district or landmark district.

d.

A support structure shall not be located within any City-owned library property.

Distance Requirement. There shall be a 500-foot distance requirement between each site containing an individual support structure, measured from site to site.

Finding required for approval.  

a.

Required finding. No new support structure will be allowed unless the review authority, in addition to the findings required by Section 17.61.050.H, first finds that, based upon evidence submitted by the applicant, no existing building or support structure can reasonably accommodate the proposed wireless telecommunications antenna facility.

b.

Evidence to support finding. Evidence supporting the required finding will be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator and may consist of any of the following:

(1)

No existing buildings or support structures are located within the geographic area proposed to be served by the applicant's facility;

(2)

Existing buildings or support structures are not of sufficient height to meet the applicant's operational or engineering requirements; or

(3)

The applicant's proposed facility would create radio frequencyinterference with an existing structure, or the existing structure would create radio frequencyinterference with the applicant's proposed facility.

Security. The support structure and support facilities shall be constructed so as to prevent unauthorized entry into the support facilities or onto the support structure.

F.

Requirements for co-located facilities (Wireless Telecommunications Antenna Facilities, Minor). Unless shielded from public view, the antenna array may not extend above the highest ridge line of the roof line or parapet of an existing structure. However, whip antennas and omni-directional antennas may extend up to 10 feet above the roof line or parapet of an existing structure. To the extent feasible, the antenna array shall be integrated into the design of the structure it is mounted to and be fully screened from public view.

Screening. All screening shall be compatible with the architecture, color, texture, and materials of the building or other structure to which it is mounted.

Concealed from public view. All sides of the project shall be concealed from public view. There shall be no visible transition between existing and new surfaces, no exposed cables, mounting apparatus or pipes permitted, and no interruption of horizontal or vertical reveals.

Private light poles. If co-locating on a privately-owned light pole, the replacement pole shall match the color, height, and design of existing light poles on the site.

G.

Requirements for building-mounted facilities. Unless shielded from public view, the antenna array of a building-mounted facility may not extend above the highest ridge line of the roof line or parapet of an existing structure. However, whip antennas and omni-directional antennas may extend up to 10feet above the roof line or parapet of an existing structure.

H.

Requirements for Wireless Telecommunications Antenna Facilities, Specific Co-Located.  

Ministerial permit. The City shall not require a discretionary permit for a Wireless Telecommunications Antenna Facility. SCL, if it satisfies the requirements of California Government Code Section 65850.6(a), as amended.

Application requirements. An application for a Wireless Telecommunications Antenna Facility, SCL, shall be filed in compliance with Chapter 17.60 (Application Filing and Processing). The application shall be accompanied by the information identified in the Department handout for Wireless Telecommunications Antenna Facility, SCL, applications and shall include payment of any application fee.

Review authority. An application for a Wireless Telecommunications Antenna Facility, SCL, shall be reviewed by the Director.

Required findings for approval.

The Director shall approve an application only after finding that:

a.

The proposed use is allowed within the zoning district and complies with all applicable provisions of this Code.

b.

The location of the proposed use complies with the special purposes of this Code and the applicable zoning district, and is in conformance with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan.

c.

The proposed use does not increase the height of the existing wireless telecommunications antenna facility.

d.

The proposed use complies with all requirements for major wireless telecommunications antenna facilities within this section.

e.

The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.

f.

The proposed use will be compatible with the existing uses on the site and uses in the vicinity in terms of aesthetic values, character, scale, and view protection and will not interfere with the existing activities at the site.

Decision. The Director shall prepare a written decision to approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the application. The Director shall provide notice of the decision to the applicant, all persons who have filed a written request for notice of the decision, the Planning Commission, and the City Council.

(Ord. No. 7435, § 18, 10-28-2024; Ord. 7164 § 10, 2009)