§ 58-38. Landscaping.

The following requirements shall govern landscaping surrounding all towers:

(1)

Where adequate vegetation is not present, tower facilities shall be landscaped with a landscaped strip of plant materials which effectively screens the view of the tower compound. Landscaped strips shall be a minimum of ten feet in width and located outside the fenced perimeter of the compound. Landscaped strips shall satisfy the minimum design and planting requirements for buffers established in the city buffer, landscape and tree ordinance.

(2)

Existing mature tree growth and natural land forms on the site shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. Where natural vegetation around the perimeter of the site would provide an adequate visual screen, an undisturbed buffer may be utilized.

(3)

Amateur radio towers and antennas, or receive-only antennas, shall not be subject to the provision of this section unless compliance is required by the mayor, city council or a designee thereof through the tall structure permit process.

(Ord. of 7-1-2012, § 108-58)