Communication antennas Clause Samples

Communication antennas. The intent of this section is to ensure that communication antennas are constructed and placed in a manner which will protect the public health, safety and welfare and where visual impact will be minimized. Co-location of communication antennas are permitted, subject to the following: a. Communications antennas and cabinets housing operating equipment are not permitted for residential buildings or structures in a R District. When associated with a building, the antenna(s) and cabinet(s) housing operating equipment shall be located inside the building. b. The antenna(s) is no taller than 8 feet above a building or structure. c. The antenna(s) shall be screened, located or designed in a manner which minimizes views from adjacent properties and street level views or blends with the architecture so as not to be noticed. d. Cabinets housing operating equipment located on a building roof shall be enclosed or screened from street level view using the same materials used for the building walls or a material which is approved by the Planning Director as visually compatible with the building. e. Cabinets housing operations equipment not located in a building or on a building roof shall be architecturally screened from adjacent properties and street level views. f. All necessary licenses shall be obtained and maintained. g. The antenna(s) and operating equipment shall comply with the general standards for approval contained in this chapter.