17.55.040 Permitted and conditional use locations of antennas, small cells, DAS, antenna support structures and alternative antenna support structures to be used for wireless communications service.
All non-exempt (MMC 17.55.030) WCF (antennas, antenna support structures, alternative antenna support structures, small cells and DAS) are permitted, conditionally permitted, or prohibited to be located in zones as provided in this chapter and as listed below:
A. Permitted Uses.
1. Antennas (inclusive of small cells), antenna support structures and alternative antenna support structures are permitted in the M-L (Limited Light Industrial Zone), M-1 (Light Industrial Zone), and M-2 (General Industrial Zone) zones. Antenna support structures are not permitted within the area identified in Chapter 17.59 MMC (Downtown Design Standards and Guidelines).
2. Antennas (inclusive of small cells) mounted to alternative antenna support structures in the O-R, C-1, C-2, and C-3 zones located outside of the area identified in Chapter 17.59 (Downtown Design Standards and Guidelines). Unless a conditional use permit is obtained under subsection B of this section, such antennas and small cells shall add not more than 10 feet to the total height of such structure. Except for small cells installed in the public right-of-way, associated facilities so mounted shall be obscured from view from all streets and immediately adjacent properties by the use of screening materials designed, painted and maintained in a manner that will blend with the appearance of the building or structure. Such screening materials shall be reviewed and approved by the planning director. Small cells installed in the public right-of-way are subject to MMC 17.55.050(A)(1).
3. Antennas (inclusive of small cells) may be mounted to alternative antenna support structures in the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 zones. Unless a conditional use permit is obtained under subsection B of this section, such antennas and small cells shall not exceed the height of the alternative antenna support structure. Except for small cells installed in the public right-of-way, associated facilities so mounted shall be obscured from view from all streets and immediately adjacent properties by the use of screening materials designed, painted and maintained in a manner that will blend with the appearance of the building or structure. Such screening materials shall be reviewed and approved by the planning director. Small cells installed in the public right-of-way are subject to MMC 17.55.050(A)(1).
B. Conditional Uses. In all zones other than industrial zones, antenna(s) may be mounted to existing alternative antenna support structures limited to an additional 20-feet in total height added subject to conditional use approval by the planning commission. Except for small cells installed in the public right-of-way, such antennas so mounted shall be obscured from view from all streets and immediately adjacent properties by the use of screening materials designed, painted and maintained in a manner that will blend with the appearance of the existing building or structure. Small cells installed in the public right-of-way are subject to MMC 17.55.050(A)(1). For properties located within the area identified in Chapter 17.59 MMC (Downtown Design Standards and Guidelines), antennas proposed for mounting on alternative antenna support structures, in addition to all requirements of this chapter, are subject to conditional use permit approval by the planning commission.
C. Prohibited Uses. Construction or placement of new antenna support structures in all zones except as permitted by MMC 17.55.040(A)(1) and in the matrix in MMC 17.55.040(D).
D. Wireless Communications Facilities Matrix:.
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ZONE |
ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURES |
ANTENNAS (INCLUSIVE OF SMALL CELLS) MOUNTED TO ALTERNATIVE ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURES* |
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Residential |
Prohibited |
Permitted - No additional height added |
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Conditional Use – Less than or equal to 20 feet height added |
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Commercial |
Prohibited |
Permitted - Less than or equal to 10 feet height added |
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Conditional Use - Within Downtown Design District |
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Conditional Use – Less than or equal to 20 feet height added |
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Industrial |
Permitted outside of the Downtown Design District |
Permitted (100-foot maximum finished height) |
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Agricultural Holding |
Prohibited |
Conditional – Less than or equal to 20 feet height added |
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Floodplain |
Prohibited |
Conditional – Less than or equal to 20 feet height added |
*Subject to the requirements of this chapter.