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10. Antennas and/or towers shall not be artificially illuminated unless required by law or by a governmental agency to protect the public's health and safety. 11. When applicable, proposals to erect new antenna shall be accompanied by any required federal, state or Local agency licenses. 12. If a new tower is to be constructed, it shall be designed so as to accommodate other users including but not limited to other cellular or personal communication companies, local police, fire and ambulance companies. For towers up to 120 feet in height, one additional user must be provided for. For towers 120 feet in height or greater, two additional users must be provided for. 13. Any proposals for the construction of a new commercial tower shall include a certification from a professional radio frequency engineer that existing tower sites within the City are not technically feasible for the application proposed. 14. Towers shall be painted silver or have a galvanized finish to reduce visual impact. Another color may be used with approval of the City Council. 15. Antennas and towers for Federally licensed amateur radio stations and used in the amateur radio service are exempt from sub-paragraphs 2, 9, and 12 above. 16. Amateur radio towers must be installed in accordance with the instructions furnished by the manufacturer of that tower model. Because of the experimental nature of the amateur radio service, antennas mounted on such a tower may be modified or changed at any time as long as the published allowable load on the tower is not exceeded and the structure of the tower remains in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. 17. Commercial towers in all business, public or PUD zoning districts must be of monopole design. 18. Guy wires or guy wire anchors shall not be erected within public or private utility and drainage easements, and shall be set back a minimum of one (1) foot from all lot lines. 19. No more than one (1) tower per property shall be permitted. Accessory and Secondary Use Antennas. The following standards shall apply to all accessory and secondary use antennas including radio and television receiving antennas, satellite dishes, short-wave radio dispatching antennas, or those necessary for the operation of electronic equipment including radio receivers, federally licensed amateur radio stations and television receivers: Accessory or secondary use antennas shall not be erected in any required yard (except a rear yard) or within public or private utility and drainage easements, and shall be setback a minimum of three (3) feet from all lot tines. Little Canada Zoning Ordinance General Provisions 903-54