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156 (h) Towers shall be painted a non-contrasting color consistent with the surrounding area such as blue, gray, brown, or silver or have a galvanized finish to reduce visual impact, unless otherwise required by a governmental agency. (i) All antennas and towers shall be reasonably posted and secured to protect against trespass, including appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized persons from climbing any tower. (j) Towers shall comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. (k) Amateur radio towers shall be installed in compliance 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 so long as the published allowable load on the tower is not exceeded and the structure of the tower remains in compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications. (l) Except as may be applicable in case where a conditional use permit is required, antennas and support structures for federally licensed amateur radio stations and used in the amateur radio service shall be exempt from the following: City Code Section 1007.054(2)(c); Section 1007.054(2)(h); Section 1007.054(4); and Section 1007.054(5). (3) Certification, Inspection and Maintenance. (a) All towers, antenna support structures, and related equipment or structures shall be kept and maintained in good condition, order, and repair so as not to menace or endanger the life or property of any person. (b) All towers shall be certified by an engineer to be structurally sound and in compliance with the requirements of the State Building Code and federal and state law. (c) The City shall have authority to enter onto the property upon which a tower is located to inspect the tower for the purpose of determining whether it complies with the State Building Code and all other construction standards provided by the City’s Code, federal and state law. The City reserves the right to conduct such inspections at any time, upon reasonable notice to the owner. All expenses related to such inspecting by the City shall be borne by the owner. (4) Tower Design. Where allowed, wireless communication towers shall be of a monopole design unless the City Council determines that an alternative design requested by the applicant would better blend into the surrounding environment. (5) Co-Location Requirement. An application for a new tower shall not be approved unless the applicant demonstrates that the antennas cannot be accompanied on an existing or approved tower, building, or structure within a two (2) mile search radius of the proposed tower due to one or more of the following reasons: