4.1. BASR 07-24-2001 - Laserfiche WebLink

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part of any right-of- way, public street, highway, sidewalk, or property line. iv. Towers and their antennas shall be designed to conform with accepted electrical engineering methods and practices and comply with the provisions of the National Electrical Code. v. All signal and remote control conductors of low energy extending substantially horizontally above the ground between a tower or antenna and a structure, or between towers, shall be at least eight feet above the ground at all points, unless buried underground. vi. All towers shall be protected against unauthorized climbing. The bottom of the tower (measured from ground level to 12 feet above ground level) shall be constructed in such a manner to preclude unauthorized climbing. The tower, antenna and supporting equipment shall be enclosed by an eight foot high chain link fence with a locked gate. vii. Metal towers shall be constructed of, or treated with, corrosive resistant material . viii. Only one tower shall exist at any one time on any lot or parcel. The minimum lot size requirement shall be one acre. Qwest Wireless is aware of these construction requirements as well as the Uniform Building and Electrical Codes, and has designed the facility to meet these requirements for the building permit application submittal. F. Design Standards. All antennas erected, constructed, or located within the City shall comply with the following requirements: i. Towers and antennas shall be designed to blend into the surrounding environment through the use of building materials, color, textures, camouflaging architectural treatment, screening and landscaping, except in instances where the color is dictated by federal or state authorities such as the Federal Aviation Administration. ii. Commercial wireless telecommunication service towers shall be of a monopole design unless the City Council determines that an alternative design is preferred.