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• City of Bloomington,Minnesota Selected Ordinance Provisions Pertaining to Towers • (2) If such towers are hereafter damaged or destroyed due to any reason or cause whatsoever, the tower may be repaired and restored to its former use, location, and physical dimensions upon obtaining a building permit therefor, but without otherwise complying with this Section, provided, however, that if the cost of repairing the tower to the former use, physical dimensions, and location would be ten percent or more of the cost of a new tower of like kind and quality, then the tower may not be repaired or restored except in full compliance with this Section. (f) Lights and Other Attachments. No antenna or tower in any protected residential parcel as defined in Section 19.47 of this Code shall have affixed or attached to it in any way except during time of repair or installation any lights, reflectors,flashers, or other illuminating device, except as required by the Federal Aviation Agency or the Federal Communications Commission, nor shall any tower have constructed thereon, or attached thereto, in any way, any platform, catwalk, crow's nest, or like structure, except during periods of construction or repair. (g) Number of Towers and Antennas. Only one tower shall exist at any one time on any one protected residential parcel as defined in Section 19.47 of this Code. (h) Inspections. All towers may be inspected at least once each year by an official of the Building and Inspection Division to determine compliance with original construction standards. Deviation from original construction for which a permit is obtained constitutes a violation of this.Section. Notice of violations will be sent by registered mail to the owner and he will have 30 days from the date the notification is issued to make repairs. The owner will notify the Building and Inspection Division that Sthe repairs have been made, and as soon as possible thereafter, another inspection will be made and the owner notified of the results. (i) Violations. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (j) Interpretation. It is not the intention of this. Section to interfere with, abrogate, or annul any covenant or other agreement between parties, provided, however, where this Section imposes a greater restriction upon the use or premises for antennas or towers than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations, or permits, or by covenants or agreements, the provisions of this Section shall govern. fWan,;ng weernaster.d« S IVA-15