§ 58.849.6. Waivers.

(a)

The planning official has the authority to grant a waiver to increase the maximum height of a wireless communication facility up to ten (10) percent if the increased height:

(1)

accommodates the co-location of antennas from more than one wireless provider; or

(2)

improves transmission impacted by surrounding buildings or topography, provided that there is adequate tree canopy to mitigate for the increase in height.

(b)

Waivers above ten (10) percent may be granted through the Conditional Use Permit process.

(c)

The planning official has the authority to waive or reduce the design requirements for wireless communication facilities when the planning official finds the intent of this Part is better served by such waiver.

(d)

The city engineer, in coordination with the planning official have the authority to waive or reduce the location requirements for wireless communication facilities when the city engineer and planning official find the intent of this Part is better served by such waiver.

(Ord. No. 2016-39, § 2, 4-18-2016, Doc. #1604181201; Ord. No. 2018-32, § 2, 6-11-2018, Doc. #1806111203)