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10/16/23, 10:04 AM Print Preview <br />https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=TITLE_105_ZONING 10/324 <br />(3)Building-mounted antennas not exceeding 25 feet above the highest part of the building <br />to which they are attached; <br />(4)Utility pole-mounted antennas not exceeding 25 feet above the highest part of the utility <br />pole to which they are attached; <br />(5)Antennas co-located on an existing wireless communications facility structure. <br />HISTORY <br />Adopted by Ord. 08-253 on 11/3/2021 <br />105.04.250 Proof Of Need <br />(a)As part of an application for a conditional use permit or wireless communications permit, an <br />applicant shall demonstrate proof of need by providing a coverage/interference analysis and <br />capacity analysis, which indicates that the location and height of the tower or antennas as <br />proposed is necessary to meet the frequency plus other spacing needs of the cellular <br />communication system and/or to provide adequate portable radio coverage and capacity to <br />areas which cannot be adequately served by locating the tower or antenna at another site. The <br />proof of need for the tower or antennas must be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the city by <br />providing the city an analysis from a qualified professional RF engineer with experience in radio <br />frequency analysis work, which is subject to acceptance by the city prior to commencing the <br />work. <br />(b)The cost of the city's review, including an analysis of the proof of need, is the applicant's <br />responsibility. An escrow shall be established in an amount required by council resolution for <br />this purpose. <br />(c)The analysis and the material provided by the engineer shall include at least the following: <br />(1)Structural capacity analysis. Provide an analysis of the impact of the proposed facility on <br />the tower's carrying capacity of at least three antenna arrays required (using a typical <br />maximum facility) under the co-location provision of this subchapter. <br />(2)Coverage/interference. Provide an analysis for: <br />a.City property and other public property with signal strength values (expressed in <br />decibels) for on street level, in vehicle, and in building level with said interference <br />analysis indicating the protection afforded for all the frequencies in use or which <br />could be in use by the city or other public safety agencies. <br />b.Private property with signal strength values (expressed in decibels) for on street <br />level and in building level with said analysis indicating the protection afforded <br />property within one-half mile of the proposed facility and site. <br />(3)System capacity analysis. If the system coverage analysis does not show a coverage <br />need, provide a system capacity analysis. <br />(4)Radio frequency radiation hazard analysis. The analysis must address compliance with <br />the most current FCC Bulletin OET 65 radiation standard. <br />(5)Map of existing and proposed facilities. A map showing the location of all existing and <br />any proposed towers within two miles of the site being considered. Communications <br />equipment and towers within this area shall be identified by type, function, <br />ownership/users and height. The capacity of existing towers located within two miles (the <br />study area) to carry additional facilities must be provided.