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JAN-02-1997 11:47 CITY OF RAMSEY 612 427 5543 P.02/11 <br /> CASE # <br /> • REVIEW PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH <br /> REGULATIONS FOR TOWERS AND ANTENNAS <br /> By: Planning Intern Kirk Skoog <br /> Background: <br /> On November 12, 1996, the Ramsey City Council approved a 180 day moratorium that prohibits <br /> construction,erection, placement, reconstruction, enlargement, or expansion of towers within the <br /> City and on the development and use of property for such purposes. This moratorium took effect <br /> on January 6, 1997. The moratorium was established in order to allow Staff the necessary time to <br /> research the development of Personal Communication Services (PCS)and the need for towers and <br /> antennas to facilitate the provision of these services. <br /> Observations: <br /> Staff has researched the technological changes that have resulted in the development of PCS and <br /> the need for towers and antennas to accommodate the demand for these services. Based on this <br /> research, Staff has prepared a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 9 of the City Code which will <br /> establish regulatory controls on the siting of antennas and towers. Also, the City currently has no <br /> regulations pertaining to amateur radio, satellite dishes, TV antennas, etc. Therefore, a section is <br /> included in the proposed ordinance that addresses these issues. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> City Staff recommends that an ordinance be adopted to amend Chapter 9 of the City Code that will <br /> • establish regulatory controls on the siting of antennas and towers. A proposed ordinance is <br /> attached for your consideration. <br /> Commission Action: <br /> Motion to Recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 9 of <br /> the City Code which will establish regulatory controls on the siting of antennas and towers. <br /> Review Checklist: <br /> Zoning Administrator <br /> • PC: 1/7/97 <br />