1. Antennas. Façade-mounted antennas (inclusive of small cells) shall be architecturally integrated into the building/structural improvement design and otherwise made as unobtrusive as possible. As appropriate, antennas shall be located entirely within an existing or newly created architectural feature so as to be completely screened from view. Façade-mounted antennas shall not extend more than two feet out from the building face. Roof-mounted antennas shall be constructed at the minimum height possible to serve the operator’s service area and shall be set back as far from the building edge as possible or otherwise screened to minimize visibility from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties.

2. Height. Freestanding antenna support structures and alternative antenna support structures shall be exempted from the height limitations of the zone in which they are located, but shall not exceed 100 feet in Industrial zones unless it is demonstrated that additional height is necessary. Antennas (inclusive of small cells) shall not exceed 50 feet in height in residential zones. This exemption notwithstanding, the height and mass of the antenna support structure shall be the minimum which is necessary for its intended use, as demonstrated in a report prepared by a radio frequency engineer or a licensed civil engineer. A WCF that is attached to an alternative antenna support structure shall not exceed the height indicated in the matrix in MMC 17.55.040(D).

3. Visual Impact. All WCF shall be designed to minimize the visual impact to the maximum extent possible by means of placement, screening, landscaping and camouflage. All WCF shall also be designed to be compatible with existing architectural elements, building materials, and other site characteristics. All WCF shall be sited in such a manner as to minimize the visual impact to the viewshed from other properties. The use of camouflage technique(s), as found acceptable to the planning director to conceal antennas, associated equipment and wiring, and antenna supports is required.

4. Screening. Except in the public right-of-way, the area around the base of antenna support structures (including any equipment enclosure) is to be fenced, with a sight-obscuring fence a minimum of six feet in height. The fenced area is to be surrounded by evergreen shrubs (or a similar type of evergreen landscaping), placed within a landscaped strip a minimum of ten feet in width. In the event that placement of a proposed antenna support structure and/or equipment enclosure is located in a unique area within a subject site that would not benefit from the addition of landscaped screening, the planning director may require that the applicant submit a landscape plan illustrating the addition of a proportional landscape area that will enhance the subject site either at a building perimeter, parking lot, or street frontage, adjacent to or within the subject site.

5. Color.

6. Signage. Except when included as part of a camouflage or stealth design, there shall be no signs, symbols, flags, banners, or other such elements attached to or painted or inscribed upon any WCF except for warning and safety signage with a surface area of no more than three square feet. Except as required by law, all signs are prohibited on WCF except for one non-illuminated sign, not to exceed two square feet, which shall be provided at the main entrance to the WCF, stating the owner’s name, the wireless operator(s) if different from the owner, and address and a contact name and phone number for emergency purposes.

7. Historic Buildings and Structures. If the application involves the placement of an antenna on a building that is listed in the National Register of Historic Places or the McMinnville Historic Resources Inventory, no such permit shall be issued without the prior approval of the McMinnville Historic Landmarks Committee.

8. Accessory Building Size. Within the public right-of-way, no above-ground accessory buildings shall be permitted. Outside of the public right-of-way, all accessory buildings and structures permitted to contain equipment accessory to a WCF shall not exceed 12 feet in height unless a greater height is necessary and required by a condition of approval to maximize architectural integration. Each accessory building or structure is limited to 200 square feet, unless approved through a Conditional Use Permit. If approved in a Residential zone or the Downtown Design District, all equipment and ancillary facilities necessary for the operation of and constructed as part of a WCF shall be placed within an existing structure, incorporated into the WCF’s design, or placed within an underground vault specific to the purpose. If it is infeasible to locate the facilities within an existing structure or incorporate them into the WCF’s design, and it can be sufficiently demonstrated to the planning director that undergrounding a vault would be impractical and/or infeasible (due to high water table, shallow bedrock, etc.) the planning director may waive this requirement in place of stealthing and/or screening sufficient to buffer the equipment. Unenclosed storage of materials is prohibited. Other building facilities, including offices, vehicle storage areas or other similar uses not necessary for transmission or relay functions are prohibited unless a separate land use application for such is submitted and approved. Such other facilities shall not be allowed in Residential zones.

9. Utility Vaults and Equipment Pedestals. Within the public right-of-way, utility vaults and equipment pedestals associated with WCF must be underground to the maximum extent possible, unless they are incorporated into the design of the WCF as otherwise allowed by this chapter.

10. Parking. No net loss in minimum required parking spaces shall occur as a result of the installation of any WCF.

11. Sidewalks and Pathways. Cabinets and other equipment shall not impair pedestrian use of sidewalks or other pedestrian paths or bikeways on public or private land.

12. Lighting. No antennas, or antenna support structures shall be artificially lighted except as required by the FAA or other State or Federal governmental agency. All other site lighting for security and maintenance purposes shall be shielded and directed downward, unless otherwise required under Federal law.

1. Setbacks. Except when located in the public right-of-way, all WCF antenna support structures shall be set back from any other property line by a distance at least equal to the maximum height of the facility including any antennas or other appurtenances attached thereto, unless this requirement is specifically waived by the planning director or the planning commission for purposes of mitigating visual impacts or improving compatibility with other uses on the property.

All WCF are prohibited in a required front yard, rear yard, side yard, or exterior side yard setback of any lot in any zone, and no portion of any antenna shall extend into such setback. For guyed towers or monopoles, all guy anchors shall be located outside of the required site setbacks.

2. Separation. No antenna support structure shall be permitted to be constructed, installed or erected within 1,000 feet of any other antenna support structure that is owned, operated, or occupied by the same wireless communications service. Exceptions to this standard may be permitted by the planning director if, after reviewing evidence submitted by the service provider, the director finds that:

Antennas mounted on rooftops or city-approved alternative support structures shall be exempt from these minimum separation requirements. However, antennas and related equipment may be required to be set back from the edge of the roof line in order to minimize their visual impact on surrounding properties and must be screened in a manner found acceptable to the reviewing authority.