Draft chapter 165: Zoning Regulations
§ 165.22 Communication Towers
The 2026 draft's § 165.22 beside the current code's Zoning § 9.17: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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Current code
Zoning § 9.17 Communication Towers
All radio station, television, or other communication towers are subject to the following minimum regulations:
A. All towers must comply with all applicable City ordinances.
B. The setbacks for all towers must comply with all applicable zoning ordinance regulations for the district where the tower is located.
C. The Board of Adjustment may impose additional setback requirements in conjunction with the approval of a special exception permit.
D. Any tower in excess of one-hundred twenty-five (125) feet in height may not be located closer than five-hundred (500) feet from an existing, inhabited residential structure regardless of the district where the structure is located.
E. The Applicant must demonstrate that no reasonable co-location options exist to provide the desired service.
F. The application must include a site plan, certificate of liability insurance, engineer’s certification of the building plans, and such other and further provisions as the Board of Adjustment may require in its discretion.
2026 draft
§ 165.22 Communication Towers
All radio station, television, or other communication towers are subject to the following minimum regulations:
1. All towers must comply with all applicable City regulations.
2. The setbacks for all towers must comply with all applicable zoning code regulations for the district where the tower is located.
3. The Board of Adjustment may impose additional setback requirements in conjunction with the approval of a special exception permit.
4. Any tower in excess of 125 feet in height may not be located closer than 500 feet from an existing, inhabited residential structure regardless of the district where the structure is located.
5. The applicant must demonstrate that no reasonable co-location options exist to provide the desired service.
6. The application must include a site plan, certificate of liability insurance, engineer’s certification of the building plans, and such other provisions as the Board of Adjustment may require in its discretion.
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