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153661v1 54 <br />wireless communications equipment in order to accommodate the growth <br />of wireless communication systems within the city while protecting the <br />public against any adverse impacts on the city's aesthetic resources and <br />the public welfare. <br /> <br />b. Personal wireless service antennas. Personal wireless service antennas <br />erected on a municipal water tower may be allowed as a secondary use <br />by administrative permit, provided they comply with the city policy <br />regarding the use of city-owned property for wireless telecommunication <br />antennas and provided they meet the following conditions: <br /> <br />1. The antenna shall be in compliance with the state building code <br />and all other applicable federal and state regulations and permits. <br /> <br />2. Structural design, mounting and installation of the antenna shall <br />be in compliance with manufacturer's specifications and shall be <br />verified and approved by a registered professional engineer. <br /> <br />3. No advertising message shall be affixed to the antenna. <br /> <br />4. Antennas shall not be artificially illuminated unless required by <br />law or by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to protect <br />the public's health and safety. <br /> <br />5. When applicable, proposals to erect new antennas shall be <br />accompanied by any required federal, state, or local agency <br />licenses. <br /> <br />6. Transmitting, receiving, and switching equipment shall be housed <br />within the existing structure. If a new equipment building is <br />necessary for transmitting, receiving and switching equipment, it <br />shall be situated in the rear yard of the principal use and shall be <br />screened from view by landscaping. <br /> <br />7. All obsolete and unused antennas shall be removed within 12 <br />months of cessation of operation at the site, unless an exemption <br />is granted by the city administrator or designee. The removal shall <br />be the responsibility of the communication provider. <br /> <br />8. Antennas shall utilize camouflaging techniques or shall be side- <br />mounted to an antenna support structure in order that such <br />facilities are compatible with the character and environment of <br />the area in which they are located. <br /> <br />9. The applicant shall demonstrate by providing a <br />coverage/interference analysis and capacity analysis prepared by <br />Item #05 - CC Agenda - 11/22/2010 <br />File #10-3454 [Total Pages 151]