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August 27, 1997 Plan Commission Minutes Page 4 he objects to having industry people review the ordinance because they will be bias. Mr. Self stated that a 6 foot height limitation should be added to the definition of cabinet. Other changes were discussed. Mr. Price moved that the Plan Commission recommend that the City Council approve an amendment to the text of the zoning code by addition of the following as §34-55: SECTION 34-55 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS, TOWERS AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES 1.Definitions: As used in this Section the following terms shall have the meanings shown herein. Antenna: Any device that transmits and/or receives electromagnetic signals for voice, data or video communications purposes including, but not limited to, television, AM/FM radio, microwave, cellular telephone and similar forms of communications. The term shall exclude satellite earth station antennas less than 6 feet in diameter and used only for home television reception. Cabinet: A structure for the protection and security of communications equipment associated with one or more antennas where direct access to equipment is provided from the exterior and the horizontal dimensions of which do not exceed 4 feet by 6 feet and the vertical dimensions of which do not exceed a height of 6 feet. Disguised Support Structure: Any free standing, man made structure designed for the support of communication antennas, the presence of which is camouflaged or concealed as an architectural or natural feature. Such structures may include but are not limited to clock towers, campaniles, observation towers, pylon signs, water towers, light standards; flag poles and artificial trees. FCC: The Federal Communication Commission. Height: The vertical distance measured from the base of the structure at ground level to its highest point and including the main structure and all attachments thereto. Shelter: A building for the protection and security of communications equipment associated with one or more antennas and where access to equipment is gained from the interior of the building. Tower: A structure designed for the support of one or more antennas and including guyed towers, self-supporting (lattice) towers or monopole but not disguised support structures or buildings. The term shall also not include any support structure under 50 feet in height owned and operated by an amateur radio operator licensed by the Federal Communication Commission. Tower site: The property upon which is located antennas, communication towers, cabinets, shelters, all required security fencing, screening, parking and all other facilities as may be required hereunder. 2.Requirements for Conditional Use Permits: The following requirements shall be followed for all proposals to install, build or modify an antenna or tower requiring a Conditional Use Permit. a. Applications for Conditional Use Permits shall be filed and processed in accordance with Section 34-65. b.Findings Required: In addition to any other determinations specified by Section 34-65, the Planning Commission shall make findings as to the following based upon evidence submitted with the application or presented during the public hearing by the applicant or others. A decision by the Commission to deny an application shall be based upon substantial evidence which shall be made a part of the written record of the meeting at which a final decision on the application is rendered. The written findings shall include: m-8-27.plc