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11 b. Compatible Design. At a tower site,the design of the buildings and related structures shall use mate: i;_ colors,textures,and screening so as to be aesthetically and architecturally compatible with the surrounding environment,as approved by the City C. Antenna Color. If an antenna is installed on a structure other than a tower,the antenna and supporting electrical and mechanical equipment must be a neutral color that is identical to or closely compatible with., the color of the supporting structure so as to make the antenna and related equipment as visually unobtrusive as possible,as determined by the city. d. Lot Size and Setback. For purposes of determining whether the installation of a tower or antenna complies with district development regulations,a minimum setback of 100 feet from all property lines shall apply. The dimensions of the entire lot shall control,even though the antennas or towers may be located on lease parcels within such lot. 3. Fencing. Any fencing shall comply with the City's code. 4. Landscaping. Buffer plantings shall be located on the site as deemed appropriate by the city and in accordance with the city's landscape code. 5. Lighting. Towers and antennas shall not be artificially lighted,unless required by the FAA or other applicable authority. If lighting is required,the lighting alternative and design chosen must cause the least disturbance to the surrounding views. 6. State or Federal Requirements. All towers must meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA,the FCC,and any other agency of the state or federal government with the authority to regulate towers and antennas. If such standards and regulations are changed,then the owners of the towers and antennas governed by this ordinance shall bring such towers and antennas into compliance with such revised standards and regulations within six(6) months of the effective date of such standards and regulations,unless a different compliance schedule is mandated by the controlling state of federal agency. Failure to bring towers and antennas into compliance with such revised ® standards and regulations shall constitute.grounds for the removal of the tower.or antenna at the owner's expense. 7. Building Codes: Safety Standards. To ensure the structural integrity of towers,the owner of a tower shall ensure that it is maintained in compliance with standards contained in applicable state or local building codes and the applicable standards for towers that are published by the Electronics Industries Association,as amended from time to time. If, upon inspection,the City concludes that a tower fails to comply with such codes and standards and constitutes a danger to persons or property,then upon notice being provided to the owner of the tower,the owner shall have thirty (30)days to bring such tower into compliance with such standards. Failure to bring such tower into compliance within said thirty(30)days shall constitute grounds for the removal of the tower or antenna at the owner's expense. 8. Non Essential Services. Towers and antennas shall be regulated and permitted pursuant to this ordinance and shall not be regulated or permitted as essential services,public utilities or private utilities. License to Operate. Owners and or operators of towers or antennas shall submit copies of all franchises,certifications, licenses,and permits required by law for the design,construction,location and operation of wireless communications in St.Anthony. Owners and/or operators shall be required to maintain same and to provide evidence of renewal or extension thereof when granted. 9. Public Notice. Public notices shall be given in accordance with the City Zoning Code. 11. 5jM No signs shall be allowed on an antenna or tower. A sign shall be posted indicating the emergency contact phone number. Ant identification signage shall be in accordance with the City sign code. 12. Multiple Antenna/Tower Plan. St.Anthony encourages the owners of towers and antennas to submit a single application for approval of multiple towers and/or antenna sites. 13. Building Permits. The installation of any tower or antenna shall require the compliance with all local building • regulations. No installations shall be allowed,without securing all applicable building permit.