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118 <br /> Page 5 <br /> jurisdiction of Dublin or within two miles of the border thereof,including specific information about the locations, <br /> height,and design of each tower. The City may share such information with other applicants applying for <br /> administrative approvals or special use permits under this ordinance or other organizations seeking to locate antennas <br /> within the jurisdiction of Dublin provided,however,that the City is not,by sharing such information,in any way <br /> representing or warranting that such sites are available or suitable. <br /> 2. Towers. Towers and antennas shall meet the following requirements: <br /> a. Tower Color and Finish. Towers shall either maintain a non-contrasting gray or similar color or have a <br /> galvanized steel finish unless otherwise required by the City or any applicable standards of the FAA or <br /> ODOT. <br /> b. Compatible Design. At a tower site,the design of the buildings and related structures shall use materials, <br /> colors,textures,and screening so as to be aesthetically and architecturally compatible with the surrounding <br /> environment,as approved by the City <br /> C. Antenna Color. If an antenna is installed on a structure other than a tower,the antenna and supporting <br /> electrical and mechanical equipment must be a neutral color that is identical to or closely compatible with, <br /> the color of the supporting structure so as to make the antenna and related equipment as visually unobtrusive <br /> as possible,as determined by the city. <br /> d. Lot Size and Setback. For purposes of determining whether the installation of a tower or antenna complies <br /> with district development regulations,a minimum setback of 100 feet from all property lines shall apply. <br /> The dimensions of the entire lot shall control,even though the antennas or towers may be located on lease <br /> parcels within such lot. <br /> • 3. _ Fencing. Any fencing shall comply with the.City's code. <br /> 4. Landscaping. Buffer plantings shall be located on the site as deemed appropriate by the city and in accordance with <br /> the city's landscape code. <br /> 5. Lighting. Towers and antennas shall not be artificially lighted,unless required by the FAA or other applicable <br /> authority. If lighting is required,the lighting alternative and design chosen must cause the least disturbance to the <br /> surrounding views. <br /> 6. State or Federal Requirements. All towers must meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA,the <br /> FCC,and any other agency of the state or federal government with the authority to regulate towers and antennas. If <br /> such standards and regulations are changed,then the owners of the towers and antennas governed by this ordinance <br /> shall bring such towers and antennas into compliance with such revised standards and regulations within six(6) <br /> months of the effective date of such standards and regulations,unless a different compliance schedule is mandated by <br /> the controlling state of federal agency. Failure to bring towers and antennas into compliance with such revised <br /> standards and regulations shall constitute grounds for the removal of the tower or antenna at the owner's expense. <br /> 7. Building Codes: Safety Standards. To ensure the structural integrity of towers,the owner of a tower shall ensure that <br /> it is maintained in compliance with standards contained in applicable state or local building codes and the applicable <br /> standards for towers that are published by the Electronics Industries Association,as amended from time to time. If, <br /> upon inspection,the City concludes that a tower fails to comply with such codes and standards and constitutes a <br /> danger to persons or property,then upon notice being provided to the owner of the tower,the owner shall have thirty <br /> (30)days to bring such tower into compliance with such standards. Failure to bring such tower into compliance <br /> within said thirty(30j days shall constitute grounds for the removal of the tower or antenna at the owner's expense. <br /> 8. Non Essential Services. Towers and antennas shall be regulated and permitted pursuant to this ordinance and shall <br /> not be regulated or permitted as essential services,public utilities or private utilities. <br /> 9. License to Operate. Owners and or operators of towers or antennas shall submit copies of all franchises,certifications, <br /> licenses,and permits required by law for the design,construction,location and operation of wireless communications <br />