§ 7.10.05. General requirements for all antenna support structures.

A.

Antenna support structures shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable construction building codes, which shall include electronic and technological industry association standards, as amended.

B.

An antenna support structure may be located on a zoning lot containing other principal uses and may be located within an area smaller than the minimum lot size of the applicable zoning district if the zoning lot within which the antenna support structure is located complies with the applicable minimum lot size for the existing principal use or is a legal non-conforming or grandfathered lot.

C.

Unless another section of this article indicates otherwise, the area within which the antenna support structure is located shall be the area subject to the requirements of this article, rather than the entire zoning lot, except for the establishment of a "no build zone", if required, as referenced in section 7.10.03B.9.

D.

Antenna support structures shall comply with the minimum setback requirements of the underlying zoning district, except additional setbacks due to height shall not apply other than as established for a fall zone as indicated below. Ground anchors for guyed towers shall meet the minimum setbacks for accessory structures in the underlying zoning district.

E.

Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide evidence that the antenna support structure is in compliance with F.A.A. and local aviation administration regulation. An antenna or antenna support structure may not obstruct the clear zone of a licensed or permitted public or private airport or airstrip.

F.

No advertising shall be allowed on the antenna support structure.

G.

No signals, lights, or illumination shall be permitted on the antenna support structure, unless required by any federal, state or local agency, or such lighting or illumination is part of the design of a camouflage structure.

H.

The antenna support structure site (exclusive of guyed anchors where applicable) shall be enclosed within a metal/wood fence or a wall no less than six feet in height. Guyed anchors, where applicable, shall likewise be enclosed. The requirement shall not apply to camouflaged structures and may be waived in association with a request for a special exception for other antenna support structures if the structure is made unclimable up to a height of above 20 feet.

I.

The fall zone radius for an antenna support structure shall be determined by a registered engineer licensed by the State of Florida and submitted with the site plan, special exception and building permit applications.

J.

The fall zone must be within the boundary of the subject property or within the boundary of the portion of a parcel leased for the installation of an antenna support structure, or an instrument of acknowledgment signed by the affected adjoining property owners shall be recorded in the public records of Okeechobee County, Florida, even if the affected adjoining property owner also owns the property on which the antenna support structure is proposed to be located.

K.

Landscaping shall be provided between an antenna support structure or accessory equipment building and public streets or residential parcels. The landscaping shall completely screen the security fence or wall.

1.

If the antenna support structure or accessory equipment building abuts the public right-of-way or residential development or zoned property or is within 200 feet of another parcel under separate ownership, the antenna support structure and guy points or accessory equipment building shall be screened from such abutting use or property by placing the landscaping along the security fence or wall.

2.

If the antenna support structure or accessory equipment building is not immediately abutting a public right-of-way or residentially developed or zoned property or is not within 200 feet of another parcel under separate ownership, landscaping shall be provided and may be placed:

a.

Along the boundaries of the zoning lot between the antenna support structure and guy points or accessory equipment building and the public right-of-way or residentially developed or zoned property or

b.

Along the security fence or wall between the antenna support structure and guy points or accessory equipment building and the public right-of-way or residentially developed or zoned property.

3.

Existing landscaping, vegetation or intervening buildings or permanent structures which provide the equivalent screening may be substituted.

L.

The only signage that may be permanently attached to the fence or wall shall be for the purpose of identifying the party responsible for the operation and maintenance of the facility, its address, and telephone number, and security or safety signs.

M.

Mobile or immobile equipment not used in direct support of the wireless facility shall not be stored or parked on the site, unless repairs to the antennas and related equipment and/or to the antenna support structure are being made,

N.

A temporary antenna support facility may be used by a provider in any zoning district for the purpose of providing temporary wireless service for special short-term events such as political events, sporting events, or entertainment events; to allow for modification, replacement, and/or repairs to a permanent facility; or as necessary to aid in post disaster relief efforts.

(Ord. No. 99-09, § 1, 8-12-99)