16.10.190 Network improvement permit.
A. A network improvement permit allows legally constructed tall structures to be replaced or modified in a manner that increases the overall height of the existing tall structure in accordance with this section.
B. A network improvement permit does not require notification to surrounding property owners.
C. The base of a replacement tower may be located no farther than fifty (50) feet from the base of the original tower. The original tower shall be removed within ninety (90) calendar days upon completion of construction of the replacement tower.
D. More than one (1) network improvement permit may be obtained. However, the cumulative increase in overall height may not exceed the following:
1. Up to twenty (20) feet for telecommunications towers that are located within a residential district. If the existing tower exceeds two hundred (200) feet, it can be increased by up to ten (10) percent of the height of the existing tower;
2. Within a residential district, height increase under this section is limited to a cumulative increase of ten (10) percent of the existing facility unless the applicant demonstrates that the additional height, not to exceed twenty (20) feet, is necessary for installation of one (1) additional antenna array.
E. Application for a network improvement permit must include the following:
1. Application form signed by the property owner and authorized agent for the tall structure;
2. A description of the proposed modifications to the tall structure, including a description of the height, type, and lighting of the new or modified structure and the existing structure; and
3. Design drawings for the proposed modified or replaced structure, drawn to scale, and certified by a registered engineer licensed in the state of Alaska.
F. In granting a network improvement permit, the planning director shall make the following findings:
1. That the proposed development conforms to setback requirements of BMC 16.10.110;
2. That the tall structure being extended was lawfully constructed at the time of application for a network improvement permit; and
3. That the proposed modification does not violate permit conditions of any valid permits that have been issued to the existing facility.
G. A network improvement permit must be approved within sixty (60) calendar days from the time of application if it meets the requirements of this section.
H. Replacement or modification of a tall tower that is in accordance with this section is not subject to application or preapplication requirements required for a new tower under this chapter. [Ord. 15-27 § 3.]