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16 d. The fee,costs,or contractual provisions required by the owner in order to share an existing tower or' structure or to adapt an existing tower or structure for sharing are unreasonable. Costs exceeding new • tower development are presumed to be unreasonable. e. The applicant demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that render existing towers and structures unsuitable. f. The applicant demonstrates that an alternative technology that does not require the use of towers or . structures,such as a cable microcell network using multiple low-powered transmitters/receivers attached to a wireline system,is unsuitable. Costs of alternative technology that exceed new tower or antenna development shall not be presumed to render the technology unsuitable. g. The applicant provides documentation that other tower owners were contacted in writing in pursuit of the provisions(of Section VII.B.3 a through g)above. 4. Setbacks. The following setback requirements shall apply to all towers for which a conditional use permit is required;provided,however,that the Planning Commission may reduce the standard setback requirements if the goals of the ordinance would be better served thereby: a. Towers must be set back a minimum distance of 100 feet from any adjoining lot line. b. Guysand accessory buildings must satisfy the minimum zoning district setback requirements. 5. Fencing. Any fencing shall comply with the City's code. However,that the Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment and Appeals may waive such requirements,as it deems appropriate. 6. Landscaping. The following requirements shall govern the landscaping surrounding towers from which a conditional use permit is required;provided,however,that the Planning Commission may waive such • requirements if the goals of this ordinance would be better served thereby. a. Tower facilities shall be landscaped with a buffer of plant materials that effectively screens the view of the tower compound as determined by the Planning Commission. b. In locations where the visual impact of the tower would be minimal,the landscaping requirement may be reduced or waived. C. Existing mature tree growth and natural land forms on the site shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. In some cases,such as towers sited on large,wooded lots,natural growth around the property perimeter is sufficient buffer. SECTION VIII.BUILDINGS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT STORAGE A. Antennas Mounted on Structures or Rooftops. The equipment cabinet or structure used in association with antennas shall comply with all applicable building codes. Additionally,such equipment shall be sited and designed to mhnirnize its visual impact and be screened to its full height. B. Antennas Mounted on Utility Poles or Light Poles. The equipment cabinet or structure used in association with antenna shell be located in accordance with the following. 1. In residential districts,the equipment cabinet or structure must be located behind the required building line and at least 30 feet from all lot lines. The cabinet/structure shall be designed to minimize its visual impact and shall be screened to it full height with evergreen material. Plants at installation shall be a minimum of three feet in height. • 2. In commercial or industrial districts the equipment cabinet or structures shall be located at least 15 feet from all lot lines. The structure or cabinet shall be screened by an evergreen material with an ultimate height of eight(8)feet and a planted height of at least three feet.