§ 8107-45.10.1. Facility modifications subject to a Zoning Clearance.

One or more of the following modifications to an existing wireless communication facility may be processed with a Zoning Clearance:

a.

Replacement of wireless communication facility equipment when the design of equipment remains the same but the size of equipment decreases or remains the same.

b.

Collocations on an existing wireless communication facility that are included in and authorized by the existing permit.

c.

Collocation on an existing building-concealed facility that is subject to an existing County permit, or an increase to the size of existing antennas within a building-concealed facility that is subject to an existing County permit, when the proposed modifications do not result in changes to the external features of the building-concealed facility (such as a building's architectural features) and when the proposed wireless communication facility equipment remains hidden within the building-concealed facility.

d.

Additional equipment mounted onto an existing wireless communication facility, excluding collocation, that is attached behind and concealed by existing directional panel or dish antenna, or that is concealed by an existing stealth design feature. Photographic or other visual evidence shall be supplied that demonstrates the additional equipment will not be visible from any public viewpoint.

e.

Modifications to equipment located within, and visually hidden by, an existing equipment shelter or cabinet, such as replacing parts and other equipment accessories, increasing the size of the fuel tank and modifying or replacing an existing back-up generator in compliance with permitted noise levels.

f.

New or replacement equipment cabinets or shelters that are physically located within the existing, permitted site area, and when the new or replacement equipment is screened by existing vegetation or fencing if visible from a public viewpoint, and when the new or replacement equipment does not generate noise that exceeds permitted levels.

g.

Non-commercial antenna mounted on an existing commercial or public safety wireless communication facility when the antenna is not visible from a public viewpoint and would not increase the height of the wireless communication facility.

h.

Modifications that constitute a Section 6409(a) Modification, provided that each modification is in conformance with Subsection 8107-45.4(h). Decisions of the Planning Director (or designee) on requested Section 6409(a) Modifications are final when rendered and are not subject to appeal pursuant to Section 8111-7.

(Ord. No. 4470, § 4, 3-24-2015)