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1124.04 1124.05 (Rev. 2/97) c. A separate building shall be constructed that conforms to all the requirements set forth in Section 1124.05 of this Code. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97) 1124.05: SITING AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: The requirements of this section apply to all wireless telecommunications towers and antennae erected, constructed, placed, or replaced in the City. All wireless telecommunication towers and antennae shall be designed and situated to be visually unobtrusive to minimize the impact upon the neighboring uses and shall conform to the following design and siting criteria: (Ord. 588, 2-10-97) Subd. 1. Setbacks: The minimum setback from any property line or public right-of-way for a wireless telecommunications tower is thirty feet (30') unless abutting a residential district, then at least half the height of the tower. Where placed on a lot improved with a principal building, the wireless telecommunication tower shall be located only in the rear yard or interior side yards not abutting streets. Wireless telecommunication towers shall not be placed between the principal building and any street abutting the property. Setbacks for accessory equipment structures associated with wireless telecommunication towers and antennae shall meet the requirements as outlined in Section 1104.01, subdivision 4 of the Zoning Code. (Ord. 588, 2- 10-97) Subd. 2. Accessory Equipment Structures: The base transceiver station and all other related equipment shall be housed in an existing building whenever possible. If an existing building is unavailable, a new accessory equipment building may be constructed according to Minnesota State Building Code requirements and shall be of the same or better construction, design and appearance as any principal structure or adjacent buildings. If the equipment is to be housed in a weather-proof cabinet-like structure in lieu of a building, it shall be mounted upon a suitable concrete pad. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97) Subd. 3. Fencing: The wireless telecommunication antenna tower and/or accessory equipment structure shall be surrounded with an eight foot (8') fence so as to prevent unauthorized entry and access to the equipment building or tower. Barbed wire, razor wire or electrified fences shall not be permitted. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97) Subd. 4. Landscaping and Screening: The wireless telecommunication tower and/or accessory equipment building shall be landscaped and screened with a mixture of six-foot (6') tall evergreens and one and one-half inch (1½") caliper ornamental deciduous trees at a ratio of four (4) evergreens per every one (1) deciduous tree, spaced no less than eight (8) feet apart on center so as to achieve at least a fifty percent (50%) opaque screen. Trees may be clustered to create a more natural appearance to the screening. In addition to these landscape requirements, wireless telecommunication towers and/or accessory equipment buildings located in the PF and CRP zoning districts shall include a mix of shrubbery and/or flowering perennials in order to enhance and complement the natural features and environmental value of the City's parks and recreation areas. The landscaping plan shall be reviewed by the City Forester and approved by the City Council as part of a conditional use permit (CUP) or by the Director of Community Development, if the wireless telecommunication tower or antennae is allowed as a permitted use. The City Council or Director of Community Development, as applicable, may waive the landscaping and/or screening requirements upon request of the applicant if the existing landscaping and screening is deemed sufficient. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97)