HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. 479 - 9-12 Antennas & TowersCITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 479
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
CITY CODE TITLE 9: BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 12 ANTENNAS AND TOWERS
SECTION 9-12-2: DEFINITIONS
Small Wireless Facility. A wireless facility that meets both of the following
qualifications:
each antenna is located inside an enclosure of no more than six cubic feet in
volume or could fit within such an enclosure; and
ii all other wireless equipment associated with the small wireless facility
provided such equipment is in aggregate, no more than 28 cubic feet in
volume, not including electric meters concealment elements,
telecommunications demarcation boxes, battery backup power systems,
grounding equipment, power transfer switches, cutoff switches, cable,
conduit, vertical cable runs for the connection of power and other services,
and any equipment concealed from public view within or behind an existing
structure or concealment.
SECTION 9-12-5: ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
A. Residential Zoning Districts:
1. Towers supporting antennas and conforming to all applicable provisions of this
chapter may be allowed only in the following residentially zoned locations: (Ord.
270, 12-5-2000; and. 2003 Code)
a. Church sites, when camouflaged;
b. Public land, including City water towers, schools, and publicly -
purchased parks when the City Council determines that the tower will not
adversely affect the use of the park or neighboring properties; (Ord. 364,
2-19-2008)
c. Utility and transmission structures located in public rights-of-way; when
attached thereto; and
d. Utility and transmission structures located outside of public rights-of-
way, exclusively to serve the structures. (Ord. 364, 2-19-2008)
2. Only one tower or monopole shall exist on any one residentially zoned parcel
of land.
3. Small Wireless Facilities require a Conditional Use Permit and shall conform to
all applicable provisions of City Code pertaining to Public Right-of-way
Management (Ordinance 478, 2-5-18).
B. Commercial and Industrial Districts:
1. Towers supporting antennas and conforming to all applicable provisions of this
chapter may be allowed only in the following commercially and industrially zoned
locations:
a. Industrial (1) zoned parcels of land when the appearance is consistent
with the surrounding area and is compatible with the use;
b. Commercially zoned parcels (Shopping Center SC and General
Business GB) parcels of land when the appearance is consistent with the
surrounding area and is compatible with the use; and
c. Utility and transmission structures located in public rights-of-way when
attached thereto.
d. Utility and transmission structures located outside of public rights-of-
way exclusively to serve these structures. (Ord. 364, 2-19-2008)
2. Only one tower shall exist on any one industrially or commercially zoned parcel of
land. (Ord. 270, 12-5-2000)
3. Small Wireless Facilities shall conform to all applicable provisions of City Code
Pertaining to Public Right -of -Way Management (Ordinance 478, 2-5-18).
All other Titles, Chapters and Sections of the City Code shall remain as written and
adopted by the Andover City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover this 5th day of February, 2018.
CITY OF ANDOVER
ATTEST:
Michelle Hartner, City Clerk e Trude, Mayor
CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 479 SUMMARY
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 9 BUILDING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 12
ANTENNAS AND TOWERS
STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION AND POLICY
Statutory Authorization
This ordinance amendment is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota
Statute 412.
Policy
The purpose of these regulations is to protect the public health, safety and welfare. The proposed
amendments to City Code Title 9, Chapter 12 establishes a definition for Small Wireless Facilities and Small
Wireless Facilities regulations for commercial and residential zoning districts in the City of Andover.
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Jurisdiction
The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to the City of Andover.
Enforcement
The City Administrator or his/her designee shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this
ordinance.
Interpretation
Interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements and shall be
liberally construed in the favor of the governing body.
A printed copy of this ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular hours of the City
Clerk.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 5" day of February, 2018.
ATTEST: CITY OF ANDOVER
Michelle Harmer, Deputy City Clerk li Trude, Mayor