16.10.030 Application.
A. This chapter shall apply to:
1. All private and public lands within the city of Bethel;
2. All tall structures taller than one hundred (100) feet including, but not limited to:
a. Broadcast facilities,
b. Towers, and
c. Wind energy conversion systems.
3. Development activities including installation, construction, or modification of all tall structures including, but not limited to:
a. Existing structures,
b. Proposed structures, and
c. Collocated facilities on existing structures.
B. The number of tall structures authorized by the planning commission shall be the minimum reasonably required to provide services.
C. Permits are required prior to construction, modification, replacement or removal of all tall structures.
D. To the greatest extent feasible, location of tall structures shall be in compatible areas where the adverse impact of the use is minimized.
E. Permits under this chapter will not be approved unless the applicant has provided evidence demonstrating that the proposal conforms to the applicable provisions of this chapter as well as all applicable zoning requirements.
F. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, a written permit application for a modification or collocation to an existing tower or an existing base station submitted for approval under Section 6409(a) shall be governed exclusively under BMC 16.10.330. [Ord. 15-27 § 3.]