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HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrd. 1481i 3 CITY OF LYNWOOD COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ORDINANCE NO. 1481 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD REGULATIONS TO CONTROL THE LOCATION, SITING AND CONSTRUCTION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SERVICE ANTENNAS AND RELATED FACILITIES AND TO CLARIFY AND CGRRECT PORTIONS OF EXISTING ANTENNA REGULATIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 25 of the Lynwood Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: (i) Section 25-16.4 of the Lynwood Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 25-16.4 Radio, Television and Wireless Telecommunication Services Antennas. a. Definitions. "Antenna" shall mean any structure, including monopoles, towers, dish or parabolic devices, panels and directional beam type arrays having elements carried by a generally horizontal boom designed to transmit or receive radio, television, microwave or similar communication signals to or from another antenna or orbiting satellite. "Antenna tower" or "antenna support structure" shall mean any wooden or metal structure or device used to support one (1) or more antennas and which is affixed to the ground or any existing structure. "Co-location" shall mean the placement of antennas, dishes, panels or similar devices owned or used by two or more telecommunications providers on one antenna support structure or building. "FCC" shall mean the abbreviation that refers to the Federal Communications Commission. "Height" shall mean the overall vertical length of the antenna system above the ground or, if such system is located on a building, then above that part of the level of such building upon which the system rests. "Inspector" shall mean the Building Inspector of the City or any authorized assistant. 1 "Mast" shall mean that portion of the outside antenna system to which the antenna is attached, and the support or tension wires required to elevate the antenna to a height deemed necessary for adequate operation. "Satellite Dish Antenna" shall mean an antenna specifically designed to receive and transmit signals, most commonly television signals, to and from an orbiting satellite. "Whip antenna" shall mean an antenna consisting of a single slender vertical rod supported at or near its base. "Wireless Telecommunication Antenna" shall mean an antenna at a fixed location used for the transmission or reception of wireless telecommunication signals, excluding radio and TV antennas, ham radio antennas, satellite dish antennas and antennas used for dispatch communications by public agencies. b. Approval of Radio, Television and Amateur Radio Antennas. Radio and television antennas and amateur radio antennas 10 feet or less in height, and satellite dish receiving or transmitting antennas 1 meter (39 inches) or less in diameter when located in residential zones and 2 meters (78 inches) or less in diameter when located in commercial and industrial zones are exempt from the provisions of this section and may be installed without Site Plan Review and without securing a building permit. Radio and television antennas and amateur radio antennas over 10 feet in height, and satellite dish receiving or transmitting antenna systems greater than 1 meter (39 inches) in diameter in residential zones and greater than 2 meters (78 inches) in commercial and industrial zones may be installed, erected and maintained, but only in accordance with FCC regulations and the provisions of this subsection. Persons wishing to install such antennas must apply for Site Plan Review pursuant to Section 25-32 of this Ordinance and, if approved, must secure a building permit. Every application to install such antennas shall be accompanied by construction drawings showing the proposed method of installation, the manufacturer's specification, and a plot plan showing the proposed location of the antenna. The application shall be accompanied by engineering data establishing the fact that the antenna conforms to the structural requirements of the Building Code. c. Development standards for Antennas requiring Site Plan Review. 1. The maximum number of antennas that may be installed on any lot shall not exceed: (a) One (1) ground-mounted satellite receiver dish and one radio and TV antenna on any residential site. 2 (b) Two (2) roof-mounted antennas or one ground mounted antenna on any commercial/industrial site. 2. In residential zones the height of a ground mounted satellite dish, shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet. 3. Exterior dish antennas over one meter (39 inches) in diameter shall be prohibited on any roof on any residential site. 4. In any R-l, R-2 or R-3 Zone, an exterior dish antenna shall not be located in any front or side yard setback in any residential zone. Location in any rear yard adjacent to a street is prohibited, unless the antenna is not visible from the street. 5. In nonresidential zones, antennas which are roof-mounted shall not extend higher than twenty (20) feet above the building. 6. No antenna shall be affixed or attached to chimneys or flues on buildings without approval by the Building Inspector. 7. No antenna shall be installed in any zone, when it impedes the normal circulation, including ingress or egress, to and from any structure or facility including parking areas. 8. Antennas, including guy wires, supporting structures and accessory equipment shall be located and designed so as to minimize the visual impact on surrounding properties and from public streets. 9. Antennas may be required to be screened through the addition of architectural features and/or landscaping that harmonize with the characteristics of the property. 10. The materials used in constructing the antennas shall not be unnecessarily bright, shiny, garish or reflective. 11. The mast or tower shall be constructed of noncombustible and corrosive-resistant material. 12. Every antenna shall be adequately grounded for protection against a direct strike of lightning, with adequate ground wire. The ground wire shall be of a type approved by the latest edition of the Electrical Code for grounding masts and lightning arrestors. 13. Whenever it is necessary to install an antenna near power lines or where damage would be caused by its falling, a separate safety wire must be attached to the antenna mast or tower, and secured in a direction away from the hazard. Antennas and safety wires must 3 maintain at least six (6) feet horizontal and twelve (12) feet vertical clearance of utility lines. 14. Any ground mounted dish antenna shall not exceed ten (10) feet in diameter. 15. Engineering calculations signed by a licensed engineer shall be provided for footings. 16. A minimum of twenty (20) pounds wind load shall be provided for all connectors on dish or pole. 17. No part of any antenna shall encroach into a public right-of-way, and wires, cables, or guys, used for any antenna systems, shall not cross over or under any existing light or power circuit wires. Further, no such antenna system wires shall cross any public street, or way, except that the Planning Commission may grant permission as recommended by the Public Works Director/City Engineer if the Commission deems the crossing to be in the public interest. 18. Every antenna shall be maintained in good condition in accordance with all requirements of this subsection. d. Wireless Telecommunication Service Antennas Wireless telecommunication Service antennas, panels and associated service structures may be located on property zoned for commercial, industrial, Hospital-Medical-Dental and Community Facilities use and, when owned by a public entity, on residentially zoned land. 1. Required Applications• Any person or firm proposing to install wireless telecommunication service antennas, panels and associated service structures shall first make application to the Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit. 2. Required Application Information Any application for Conditional Use Permit approval shall include the following: a. a site plan, drawn to scale, showing the location of all antennas, service structures, guy wires, above and below ground wiring, existing or proposed easements on the property, height of structures and distances between antennas and existing and proposed structures . b. a location map, showing existing antenna sites within the City owned by the same company or operator and any potential planned sites or search rings in the city required for area coverage. c. a detailed drawing of any proposed antenna structures, including the size, location and height above 4 ground of any panels, microwave dishes, or whip antennas, and the overall height of all structures. d. detailed engineering calculations for foundation and wind loads plus documentation that the electronic (EMR) emissions from the facility are within the limits set by the Federal Communications Commission. e. a preliminary environmental review, with special emphasis placed on the nature and extent of visual impacts. f. evidence of any necessary FCC and FAA approvals. 3. Location Priorities a. The highest priority shall be given to those facilities with the least possible visual impact, such as disguised facilities, facilities located within parks, facilities screened by natural or artificial vegetation, or facilities located on existing structures or, when screened, on the roofs of existing buildings. b. Wherever technically possible, applicant and City shall give priority to co-located facilities where such co- loration is determined to result in less visual impact on the surrounding community. 4. Development Standards and Reauiremer~ts a. If not co-located, antennas must be at least 2500 ft apart, unless it can be determined that closer location is technologically required or would have less visual impact. b. When the facility is located in or adjacent to a residential area, the antenna pole or tower must be set back from the nearest residential lot line a distance at least equal to its height. c. When the antenna poles or towers are visible from residential development or major arterial streets, and the Planning Commission determines that such poles or towers would create significant adverse visual impacts, the Commission shall require that the pole or tower be disguised, screened or relocated in order to minimize visual impact. d. When antenna arrays are located on buildings, the arrays shall be integrated into the building design to the maximum extent feasible. Such integration may include location along column or pier lines, above the center lines of windows, or behind or within architectural features. e. Antennas shall not be located on street light standards that are less than 25 feet in height f. Equipment shelters or cabinet shall be no greater than 15 ft. high and shall meet all zoning setback 5 requirements. They shall be concealed from public view or be made compatible with the color and architectural design of surrounding structures. g. Antennas and support structures shall be painted in soft muted colors that match their surroundings and blend in with the background views. h. Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the FCC and FAA, including safety lighting within airport descent zones. i. Fencing around any wireless communication facility if the facility is directly visible from a residential area or arterial street shall be of wrought iron or similar decorative material. Chain link fencing may be permitted by the reviewing authority based on limited visibility from residential areas and arterial streets. j. Applicant and owner shall sign an agreement provided by the City to permit co-location of facilities on mounting structures owned or operated by the applicant/owner unless special technical constraints prevent such co-location. k. No signs, except warning signs, shall be posted or displayed on any antenna or support device. Warning signs also may be attached to fencing surrounding anyy facility. 5. Granting of Conditional Use Permit The Planning Commission shall approve a Conditional Use Permit for wireless telecommunication facilities when it determines that the proposed facility will comply with all applicable City codes, ordinances and development standards, and all State and Federal codes and regulations and that the findings required under Section 25-25.7 of the Lynwood Municipal Code can be made. 6. Removal of Unused or Abandoned Facilities Lawfully erected wireless communication facilities that are no longer being used shall be removed within 90 days of abandonment or discontinuance of use. A facility that is not operated or used for a period of six continuous months shall be deemed abandoned and may be removed by the City at the owners/operators expense. f. Installation Businesses. Every person engaged in the business of installing antennas of any type shall first obtain a license therefor pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 6 of the Lynwood Municipal Code. g. Enforcement. 1. All antennas shall be subject to periodic reinspection by the Inspector, in order to ascertain whether or not the antennas continue to remain in a safe condition, and in compliance with the terms of this subsection. 6 2. where reinspection reveals potential danger_to life or property, the Inspector shall give written notice to the owner or operator of such antenna at last known address stating conditions, and notify such owner or operator that the same be corrected within ten (10) days after such notice. Failure to abide by and faithfully comply with this subsection or with any and all conditions that may be imposed shall constitute grounds for the revocation of the permit by the Community Development Director or authorized representative(s). (Ord. No. 1270, §1.) Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and to cause the same to published or posted as required by law. First read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 20th day of January, 1998 and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 17th day of March, 1998. ~ ., ARMANDO REA, MAYOR ATTEST: ~! ANDREA L. HOOPER, CI Y CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: i r / i~ FRANCISCO ZEAL, CITY ATTORNEY FAI} IN GONZ E~ ~ MANAGER h:\word\planning\robert\zoa9703f.ord 7 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the Lynwood City Council do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing is a fiill, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1481 on file in my office and that said ordinance was first read at a regular meeting the 3rd day of March 19 98 ,and adopted on the 17th day of March , 19 98 , by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, REYES, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE City Clerk, City of Lynwood