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Personal Wireless Service Antennas. Personal wireless service <br />antennas erected on a municipal structure may be allowed as a <br />secondary use by administrative permit, provided they comply with <br />the city policy regarding the use of city-owned property for wireless <br />telecommunication antennas and provided they meet the follovsiiig <br />conditions: <br />(c) <br />(d) <br />The antenna shall be in compliance with the Minnesota State <br />Building Code and all other applicable federal and state <br />regulations and permits. <br />Structural design, mounting and installation of the a <br />shall be in compliance with manufacturer’s specifications and <br />shall be verified and approved by a registered professional <br />engineer. <br />No advertising message shall be affixed to the antenna. <br />Antennas shall not be artificially illuminated unless required <br />by law or by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to <br />protect the public's health and safety. <br />When applicable, proposals to erect new antenna shall be <br />accompanied by any required federal, state, or local agency <br />licenses. <br />Transmitting, receiving, and switching equipment shall be <br />housed within the existing structure. If a new equipment <br />building is necessary for transmitting, receiving and switching <br />equipment, it shall be situated in the rear yard of the principal <br />use and shall be screened from view by landscaping. <br />All obsolete and unused antennas shall be removed within <br />twelve (12) months of cessation of operation at the site, <br />unless an exemption is granted by the City Administrator or <br />designate. The removal shall be the responsibility of the <br />communication provider. <br />Antennas shall utilize camouflaging techniques or shall be <br />side mounted to an antenna support structure in order that <br />such facilities are compatible with the character and <br />environment of the area in which they are located.