16.10.040 Exceptions.
A. A government-owned or temporary tall tower installed upon the declaration of a state of emergency by federal, state or local government, or a written determination of public necessity by the city manager; except that such facility must comply with all federal and state requirements. The tall tower shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter for up to four (4) months after the duration of the state of emergency. An additional extension, no longer than three (3) months, may be granted by the city council upon written request and determination that the tall tower facilities continue to be necessary for post-emergency operations; and
B. Temporary tall structures, including but not limited to drilling derricks and construction cranes which are utilized on active construction projects or are on site less than one hundred eighty (180) calendar days total within a consecutive six- (6-) month period and are not intended to routinely reoccur on the same site;
C. The following items are also exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
1. Church spires, religious icons, and flag poles displaying official government or religious flags;
2. Lighting support structures less than one hundred (100) feet in height that are constructed for the Alaska Department of Transportation, are located within a right-of-way, and are used exclusively for illuminating main arterials and highways;
3. Routine maintenance and repair of tall structures and their components. [Ord. 15-27 § 3.]