18.4.10.020 Applicability
A. All installation of wireless communication systems shall be subject to the requirements of this section in addition to all applicable Site Development and Design Standards. Installations of wireless communication systems are subject to the following review procedures.
Zoning Designations |
Attached to Existing Structures |
Alternative Structures |
Freestanding Support Structures |
---|---|---|---|
Residential Zones |
CUP |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
C-1 |
CUP |
CUP |
Prohibited |
C-1-D (Downtown) |
CUP |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
C-1 - Freeway overlay |
Site Review |
Site Review |
CUP |
E-1 |
Site Review |
Site Review |
CUP |
M-1 |
Site Review |
Site Review |
CUP |
SOU |
Site Review |
CUP |
CUP |
NM (North Mountain) |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
Historic District |
CUP |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
A-1 (Airport Overlay) |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
HC (Health Care) |
CUP |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
CM-NC |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CM-OE |
Site Review |
Site Review |
CUP |
CM-CI |
Site Review |
Site Review |
CUP |
CM-MU |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CM-OS |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
B. Additional Provisions.
1. In residential zones, wireless communication facilities are permitted on existing structures greater than 45 feet in height. For the purposes of this section, existing structures shall include the replacement of existing pole, mast, or tower structures (such as stadium light towers) for the combined purposes of their previous use and wireless communication facilities.
2. In the C-1-D zone, wireless communication facilities are permitted on existing structures with a height greater than 50 feet.
3. With the exception of the C-1-D zone as described above, wireless communication facilities are prohibited in the Historic District Overlay, as defined in the Comprehensive Plan.
C. Exemptions. Replacement of previously approved antennas and accessory equipment are permitted outright with an approved building permit, and are allowed without a Site Design Review or Conditional Use Permit as specified in the preceding subsection, provided that these actions meet all of the following requirements.
1. Do not create an increase in the height of the facility.
2. Conform with the conditions of the previously approved planning action.
3. Do not cause the facility to go out of conformance with the standards of section 18.4.10.040.
D. Exceptions and Variances. Requests to depart from the requirements of this chapter are subject to subject to 18.5.2.050.E Exception to the Site Development and Design Standards.