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Antenna Tower Overlay District Page 4 March 25, 1997 • antenna and a structure, or between towers, shall be at least eight feet above the ground at all points, unless buried underground. 6. 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. 7. Metal towers shall be constructed of, or treated with, corrosive resistant material. 8. Only one tower shall exist at any one time on any lot or parcel. The minimum lot size requirement shall be one acre, unless the underlying zoning is more restrictive. Design Standards All antennas erected, constructed, or located within the City shall comply with the following requirements: • 1. 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. 2. Commercial wireless telecommunication service towers shall be of a monopole design unless the City Council determines that an alternative design is preferred. Signs and Advertising No advertising, logos or identification of any kind is permitted, except as may be required by Federal and State authorities. Accessory Structures and Equipment 1. All accessory equipment related to towers and antennas must be housed within a structure. Existing structures shall be used whenever possible. Any new accessory buildings or structures shall be architecturally designed to blend in with the surrounding • environment.