O-98-30ORDINANCE NO. 0 -98 -3 0
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD TO PROVIDE
FOR REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
Published in pamphlet form this
6th day of J 1 j V ,1"S
by the President and rd of-
Trustees of Deerfield.
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -98 -3 0
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD TO PROVIDE
FOR REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
WHEREAS, providers of telecommunication services have from time to time presented
proposals for the location of telecommunication facilities at various locations within the Village
of Deerfield; and
WHEREAS, the telecommunications industry includes various types of technology
requiring varying types of installations at different locations within the Village of Deerfield to
effectively deliver telecommunication services; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield as a home rule municipality is permitted by the
provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 governing telecommunications providers to
regulate the installation of telecommunication facilities through the application of the Village
Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield desires to regulate the location and installation of
telecommunication facilities within its corporate limits, to identify those areas which are suitable
for various types of telecommunication facilities and to provide procedures to facilitate the site
selection process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION That a new Article 2A be included as part of the Zoning Ordinance of
ONE the Village of Deerfield, as amended, as follows:
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The Deerfield Zoning Ordinance adopted in 1979 is hereby amended by the enactment of
a new Article 2A which shall be known and may be cited as the Wireless Telecommunication
Service Facilities Ordinance, to read as follows:
ARTICLE 2A TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE FACILITIES
2A.00 Preamble/Purposes. The purposes of this Ordinance are to:
1. Provide for the appropriate location and development of TCSF to serve the
citizens and businesses of the Village;
2. Minimize adverse visual impacts of TCSF through careful design, siting,
landscape screening and innovative camouflaging techniques;
3. Maximize the use of existing TCSF so as to minimize the need to construct new
TCSF;
4. Maximize and encourage the use of disguised support structures and lesser input
facilities so as to ensure the architectural integrity of all areas within the Village
in which TCSF are located or are to be located;
5. Encourage the location of TCSF in non - residential areas;
6. Minimize the total number of TCSF throughout the Village.
7. Strongly encourage the co -use of new and existing TCSF and lesser impact
facilities.
8. Encourage users of TCSF to locate same, to the extent possible, in areas where
the adverse impact on the Village is minimal.
9. Enhance the ability of the providers of telecommunications services to provide
such services to the Village quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
2A.01 Definitions. As used in this Article 2A the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
Antenna: Any device or array that transmits and/or receives electromagnetic
signals for voice, data or video communication purposes including, but not
limited to television, AM/FM radio, microwave, cellular telephone and similar
forms of communications, but excluding satellite earth stations less than six (6)
feet in diameter, any receive -only home television antennas and any antenna
supported by a structure not greater than sixty (60) feet in height which is owned
and operated by an amateur radio operator licensed by the FCC.
2. Antenna Support Structure: Any structure designed and constructed for the
support of antennas, including any tower or disguised support structure, but
excluding those support structures not greater than sixty (60) feet in height
owned and operated by an amateur radio operator licensed by the FCC. For
purposes of this Article the term antenna support structure shall also include any
related and necessary cabinet or shelter.
Applicant: Any person, entity, association, partnership, corporation, trust, or title
holder (as hereinafter defined) making application to the Village for the siting,
construction, installation, or modification of tele- communication service.
facilities. The applicant shall include the telecommunication service provider and
the titleholder of the property which is the subject of the application.
4. Buildiniz: A structure, other than a residence or residential facility , not
constructed primarily for the support of antennas but which may be utilized for
such purpose in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
5. Cabinet: A casing or console, not to include a shelter, used for the protection and
security of communications equipment associated with one or more antennas,
where direct access to equipment is provided from the exterior and the horizontal
dimensions of which do not exceed four (4) feet by six (6) feet.
6. Co -Use: The location and use of two (2) or more antennas on a single antenna
support structure.
7. Director: The Director of Community Development of the Village of Deerfield
or his or her authorized designee.
8. Disguised Support Structure (DSSI: Any free standing, man -made structure
designed for the support of one or more Antenna, the presence of which is
camouflaged or concealed as an architectural or natural feature. Such structures
may include, but are not limited to, clock towers, campaniles, water towers,
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artificial trees, light standards, or similar alternative design mounting structures
that camouflage or conceal the presence of TCSF.
9. FAA: The Federal Aviation Administration.
10. FCC: The Federal Communications Commission.
11. Free Standing Tower: A tower designed and constructed to stand alone on its
own foundation and free of architectural or supporting frames or attachments,
including but not limited to self - supporting (lattice) towers and monopoles.
12. Height: The vertical distance measured from the base of a structure at ground
level to its highest point, including the main structure and all attachments thereto.
13. IEPA: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
14. Lesser Impact Facilit.
These facilities have antennas which are mounted on the roof deck of an existing
building, or are installed on the existing building in a concealed fashion. The
equipment required for such a facility would be located within the building on
which the antenna is mounted, on the roof deck on the building, or on the ground
adjacent to building.
15. Shelter: A structure for the protection and security of communications
equipment associated with one or more antenna where access to equipment is
gained from the interior of the structure.
16. TCSF : The collective use of the terms antenna, antenna support structure, cabinet,
disguised support structure, free standing tower, shelter and tower to describe
telecommunication service facilities.
17. Title Holder: The Trust holding title to the property upon which the TCSF is
located, the beneficial owner of such Trust, the person with the power of direction
over such Trust, or any other person or entity holding title to the property upon
which the TCSF is located or the designated representative or agent of any of the
foregoing.
18. Tower: A structure designed for the support of one or more antennas, including self -
supporting (lattice) towers, monopoles or other free standing towers, but not
disguised support structures, buildings or lesser input facilities. .
19. Villa e: The Village of Deerfield, an Illinois home -rule municipality.
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2A.02 Applicability. Except as otherwise stated in this Article 2A, TCSF located on
Property owned, leased, licensed, or otherwise controlled by the Village shall be exempt from
the requirements of this Article 2A, provided however, that a written lease or license authorizing
the siting, construction, installation or modification of such TCSF on property owned, leased,
licensed or otherwise controlled by the Village shall have been first approved by the Village.
2A.03 Special Policies
2A.03 -A Site Selection.
TCSF sites on property owned or controlled by Village are preferred.
2. TCSF shall not be sited in any of the Village's zoning districts on any
property which is used residentially.
3. Subject to the requirement as set forth for TCSF, locations where the
existing topography, vegetation, buildings, or other structures provide the
greatest amount of screening are preferred for the siting of TCSF.
4. TCSF must be architecturally and visually (color, bulk, size) compatible
with surrounding existing buildings, structures, vegetation, and/or uses in
the area or those likely to exist under the regulations of the underlying
zoning district.
TCSF must be located to minimize any adverse effect they may have on
neighboring property values.
6. TCSF must be located to avoid a dominant silhouette on ridge lines.
7. Preservation of view corridors of surrounding residential areas must be
considered.
2A.03 -B General Criteria and Preferences.
Buildiniz Codes and Safety Standards. To ensure the structural integrity
of TCSF, the owner or operator of same shall ensure they are maintained
in compliance with the standards contained in all applicable Village codes,
including, but not limited to, the Building Code, and the applicable
standards for TCSF that are published by the Electronic Industries
Association, as amended from time to time. The more stringent of the
codes shall apply. If, upon inspection, the Director concludes that a
TCSF fails to comply with any one or more of such codes and standards
and constitutes a danger to person or property, then upon notice being
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provided to the owner or operator of the TCSF and to the title holder of
the property upon which the TCSF is located, the owner, operator or title
holder shall have thirty (30) days to bring such TCSF into compliance
with such standards. If the owner, operator or title holder fails to bring
such TCSF into compliance within said thirty (30) days, the village may
cause such TCSF to be removed at the expense of the owner, operator or
title holder, as the case may be.
2. Re u� latory Compliance. All TCSF must meet the current standards and
regulations of the IEPA, if applicable, FAA, the FCC, and any other
agency of the state or federal government with the authority to regulate
TCSF. If such standards and regulations are changed, then the,owners or
operators of the TCSF governed by this ordinance shall bring such TCSF
into compliance with such revised standards and regulations within one
hundred twenty(120)days of the effective date of such change in
standards and regulations, unless a more stringent compliance schedule is
mandated by the controlling agency. Failure to bring TCSF into
compliance with such revised standards and regulations shall constitute
grounds for the removal of the TCSF at the expense of the owner,
operator or title holder, as the case may be. All Applicants for installation
of TCSF must provide the Director of Community Development
Department with a certificate of compliance from each agency, federal or
otherwise, having jurisdiction over the owner or operator for the siting,
construction, installation or modification of the TCSF that the TCSF
meets current standards and regulations of the IEPA, if applicable, the
FAA, the FCC, or any other agency of the state or federal government
with authority to regulate TCSF.
3. Securitv. All TCSF shall be protected from unauthorized access by
appropriate security devices. A description of proposed security
measures shall be provided as part of any application to site, construct,
install or modify TCSF. Additional measures may be required as a
condition of the issuance of any building permit as deemed necessary by
the Director.
4 Lighting. TCSF shall not be lighted unless required by the FAA or other
federal or state agency with authority to regulate TCSF, in which case a
description of the required lighting scheme must be made a part of the
application for the siting, construction, installation or modification of
TCSF.
5. Advertising. Siting, construction or installation of advertising on TCSF is
prohibited.
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6. ID Plate. All TCSF equipment which is located at grade shall have the
name of the provider and an emergency phone number (non- business
hours) either lettered directly on the equipment or on a plate attached to
the equipment.
(1) The overall area of this sign shall not exceed two square feet.
(2) Said sign must be appropriately located to provide information to
emergency service provider and the Village.
7. Fire and Police Review. No TCSF antenna, antenna support structure,
related electronic equipment and equipment enclosure shall be authorized
unless the Police Department and the appropriate Fire Department having
jurisdiction have issued a letter indicating that the location of all of the
above will not impede the provision of emergency services to the
property or the Village as a whole and the proposed location is
acceptable.
8. Utility Services. All utility service lines required for the operation of a
TCSF shall be installed under ground or, if not feasible, shall be installed
in such a manner so as to create the least visual impact possible.
9. Compliance with Plans. Every TCSF antenna and antenna support
structure shall comply with all plans approved by the Village.
10. Limited to Applicant. Every ordinance granting approval of a special
permit for a free - standing TCSF antenna or antenna support structure
shall state that any assignment or transfer of the special permit or any
rights thereunder may be made only with the approval of the Board of
Trustees.
11. Term Limitation. Every ordinance granting approval of a Special Use
permit for a TCSF antenna or antenna support structure may provide
that:
(1) where the provider is not the owner of the land on which such
antenna or structure is located, the term of the special permit is
limited to the term of the lease or other agreement granting rights
to use the land; and
(2) the special permit shall be subject to review by the Board of
Trustees, at ten -year intervals, to determine whether the
technology in the provision of wireless services has changed such
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that the necessity for the special permit at the time of its approval
has been eliminated or modified, and whether the special permit
should be modified or terminated as a result of any such change.
12. Equipment Enclosures All electronic and other related equipment and
appurtenances necessary for the operation of any TCSF shall, whenever
possible, be located within a lawfully pre- existing structure on a roof
deck, inside of the principal building on the property, or completely below
grade. When a new structure is required to house such equipment, such
structure shall be harmonious with, and blend with, the natural features,
buildings, and structures surrounding such structure. Such a new
structure shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height except as otherwise
provided.
2A.03 -C Miscellaneous.
1. Vehicle or outdoor storage on the site of any TCSF is prohibited.
2. Temporary on -site parking for periodic maintenance and service shall be
provided at all locations of TCSF.
Any TCSF no longer used for its original purpose shall be removed at the
expense of the owner, operator or title holder. The owner or operator
and applicable co- users, if any, shall provide the Village with a copy of
any notice to the FCC of intent to cease operations and shall have ninety
(90) days from the date of ceasing operations to remove the TCSF and
any related facilities. In the case of Co -Use, this provision shall not
become effective until all users cease operations. Any TCSF not in use
for a period of one hundred Twenty (120) days shall be deemed a public
nuisance and may be removed by the Village at the expense of the owner,
operator or title holder.
4. Any application for a TCSF shall include information on how the
proposed site fits into the Applicant's overall telecommunications network
in the Village and surrounding areas within a two (2) mile radius of the
corporate limits of Deerfield.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the siting, construction,
installation or modification of TCSF pursuant to a Special Use permit, the
Village requires that the owner or operator must post a letter of credit
acceptable to the Village as attached hereto in order to ensure the faithful
performance of all conditions required of the owner or operator,
including, but not limited to, the removal of the TCSF.
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6. On the first day of January of each year after a building permit is issued
for a TCSF, each owner or operator of a TCSF must provide the Director
of Community Development Department with a certificate of continuing
compliance from each agency, federal or otherwise, having jurisdiction
over the owner or operator for the continued operation of the TCSF that
the TCSF meets the standards and regulations of the IEPA, if applicable,
the FAA, the FCC, or any other agency of the state or federal government
with authority to regulate TCSF.
7. In the event that the owner or operator either refuses to obtain a
certificate of compliance in accordance with the above or the certifying
agency is unable to issue a certificate because of non - compliance, the
owner or operator shall immediately cease provision of services until
compliance is achieved.
8. If the owner or operator is not able to achieve compliance as described
within one hundred (100) days from the date a certificate of continuing
compliance is due, then and in that event, the owner, operator or title
holder shall cause the TCSF to be removed, at its expense, from the siting
location within thirty (30) days thereafter. If the TCSF is not removed,
the Village shall have the option to remove same in accordance with the
above.
9. If the owner or operator does not file a certificate of continuing
compliance within thirty (30) days from the date set forth above it shall
be conclusively presumed that the owner or operator is not in compliance
with the standards and regulations of the IEPA, if applicable, the FAA,
the FCC, or any other agency of the state or federal government with
authority to regulate TCSF.
10. TCSF shall be governed by the above provisions and shall not be
considered "Exempted Uses" as governed by Article 2.07.
2A.04 Free Standing TCSF
2A.04 -A Siting
Free standing telecommunication antennas shall be located on lawfully pre-
existing antenna support structures or other lawfully pre- existing antenna support
structures wherever possible. No special use permits authorizing construction of
a new antenna support structure or addition to or expansion of an existing
antenna support structure or existing building or structure shall be authorized
unless the applicant is able to demonstrate that no lawfully pre- existing building
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or structure is available, on commercially reasonable terms, and sufficient for the
location of an antenna necessary for the provision of personal wireless services.
2A.04 -B I -1, I -213. and C -2 districts.
In the I -1 Office, Research, Restricted Industrial District, the I -2B Outlying Industrial
District, and C -2 Outlying Commercial District free - standing TCSF may only be
approved in accordance with the following:
1. Free - standing TCSF may not be located on any properties or buildings which are
used for residential purposes.
2. Free - standing TCSF may only be established as a secondary use of the property
on which it is to be located.
Free - standing TCSF may only be located on those properties which abut the
railroad right -of -way, the Tollway Spur right -of -way, or the Tollway right -of-
way.
4. Such facilities may only be located on those properties for which a Special Use
for a Planned Unit Development has been granted.
5. Setback and location
a. Free - standing TCSF may only be located in those portions of the
perimeter setback which abut the railroad right -of -way, the Tollway Spur
right -of -way, or the Tollway right -of -way.
b. Such facilities shall be set back from adjacent properties which are not
part of the Planned Unit Development in which the facility is to be located
a distance equal to the required perimeter setback plus one foot for every
foot of height of the free - standing tower.
C. Where the property on which the TCSF is to be located abuts residentially
zoned and used land, the tower shall be set back from such land a
minimum distance equal to the required perimeter setback plus a distance
equal to 300 percent of the height of the tower.
6. The maximum height of a free - standing TCSF may not exceed 100 feet as
measured from the base of the facility, except as may be otherwise authorized in
accordance with Article 2A.04 -D, Co- Use/Free Standing TCSF and/or it is
satisfactorily demonstrated that it is technologically unfeasible for the system to
operate within the permitted height.
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2A.04 -C Public Lands District.
Free standing TCSF shall only be allowed pursuant to a Special Use in the
P -1 District. Village -owned lands shall be exempt from provisions
contained in this ordinance.
2. Free - standing TCSF may only be established as the secondary use of the
property on which it is to be located.
3. The maximum height of a free - standing TCSF may not exceed 60 feet as
measured from the base of the facility unless the facility is to be a co -use
facility and/or it is satisfactorily demonstrated that it is technologically
unfeasible for the system to operate within the permitted height.
4. TCSF shall be painted a neutral color consistent with the natural or built
environment of the area surrounding the site.
2A.04 -D Co- use/Free- standing TCSF
Unless otherwise authorized by the Board of Trustees for good cause
shown, every freestanding TCSF antenna support structure shall be
designed, constructed and installed to be of a sufficient size and capacity
to allow the location of additional antennas or at least one additional
provider in the future. Any special permit for such a support structure
may be conditioned upon the agreement of the applicant to allow co-
location of other providers on commercially reasonable terms specified in
such special permit.
All Applicants for a Special Use to allow for a siting, construction,
installation or modification of a free - standing TCSF shall:
a. Submit a notarized statement agreeing to make the proposed
TCSF available for use by other telecommunications providers,
subject to reasonable technical limitations.
b. Furnish an inventory of all known TCSF and potential building
sites located within one -half mile of the proposed TCSF,
identifying the owner of same as well as the TCSF type and
reference name or number, if applicable, and the street location,
height, type and mounting height of existing antennas and an
assessment of available space for the placement of additional
antennas, shelters and/or cabinets. The Applicant shall further
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demonstrate that request has been made for co -use of each
existing building or TCSF from the owner thereof and /or shall
indicate why such co -use is inappropriate or was otherwise not
allowed.
C. The Applicant shall demonstrate how the proposed site fits into
the Applicant's overall telecommunications network in the Village
and surrounding communities within a two (2) mile radius thereof.
2. Prior to the adoption of the ordinance authorizing the Special Use for the
siting, construction, installation or modification of TCSF the Applicant
shall:
a. Notify in writing any other known potential telecommunication
service providers in the area that the structure is available for co-
use. Copies of said notices and proof of mailing must be placed
on file with the Village.
b. The notice shall allow potential co -users thirty (30) days within
which to express any interest in co -use, during which time the
Applicant shall not commit to a design for the structure which
precludes co -use, and the Village shall not adopt the Special Use
ordinance.
3. The willful and knowing failure of an Applicant to agree to co -use or to
negotiate in good faith with potential co -users may be cause for cause for
either the denial of a pending application, the revocation of an existing,
Special Use, and/or the withholding of future permits.
4. A free - standing TCS antenna support structure may be constructed or
modified to exceed height limitations to accommodate co -use, provided
however, that the Applicant may request an extension of twenty (20)
additional feet per co -user, whether actual or anticipated, up to a limit of
forty (40) additional feet. The Village may also require the Applicant of
new construction to exceed the applicable height limitation, regardless of
whether a co -user is immediately available to share space with the
Applicant.
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a. Guyed Towers and lattice work towers are prohibited
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b. Human occupancy in a shelter for office or other uses or storage
of materials and equipment not in direct support of TCSF is
prohibited.
C. TCF shall be painted a neutral color consistent with the natural or
built environment of the area surrounding the site.
d Shelters or cabinets shall have an exterior finish compatible with
the natural or built environment of the area surrounding the site,
and other reasonable design guidelines as may be applicable.
e. Screening TCF which are located on the ground shall be
surrounded by a landscape strip of not less than ten (10) feet in
width and planted with materials which will provide a visual
barrier to a minimum height of six (6) feet. Said landscaping strip
shall be exterior to any security fencing. In lieu of the required
landscape strip, a minimum of six (6) foot high decorative fence or
wall may be approved upon demonstration by the Applicant that
an equivalent degree of visual screening is achieved.
f. Color. Every free - standing TCSF antenna shall be of neutral
colors that are harmonious with, and blend with, the natural
features, buildings and structures surrounding such antenna and
antenna support structures.
g. Protection against Climbing_ Every TCSF antenna and antenna
support structure shall be protected against unauthorized climbing
or other access by the public.
2A.05 Disguised Support Structures (DSS)
2A.05 -A Disguised support structures shall be permitted as a Special Use in all districts on
property which is not used residentially, except that such facilities are prohibited
in the C -1, Village Center District and the C -3, Limited Commercial District.
Village owned land shall be considered exempt.
2A.05 -B The minimum setback for a DSS from the property line shall be that required for
principal structures in the applicable zoning district, plus three (3) feet for every
one (1) foot in height of the DSS unless otherwise authorized.
2A.05 -C DSS may only be established as a secondary use of the property on which it is to
be located.
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2A.05 -D The maximum height of a DSS may not exceed the following:
On those properties which are zoned P -1, Public Lands District or are
residentially zoned but are not residentially used the maximum height may
not exceed sixty (60) feet as measured from the base of the structure
unless the facility is to be co -use facility and/or it is satisfactorily
demonstrated that it is technologically unfeasible for the system to
operate within the permitted height. All Village owned properties zoned
P -1, Public Lands District shall be considered exempt.
2. On those properties which are zoned C -2, Outlying Commercial District,
I -1, Office, Research, Restricted Industrial District, or I -213, Outlying
Limited Industrial District the maximum height allowed for DSS may not
exceed 100 feet as measured from the base of the facility, except as
otherwise authorized by Article 2A.04 -D.
2A.05 -E Guyed towers and lattice towers are prohibited.
2A.06 Lesser Impact Facilities (LIF)
The Village strongly encourages the use of LIF whenever technologically possible.
2A.06 -A Lesser impact facilities (LIF) shall be considered a permitted use in the C -2,
Outlying Commercial District, the I -1, Office, Research, Restricted Industrial
District, and the I -213, Outlying Limited Industrial District. LIF may not be
constructed on any property or building which is used for residential purposes.
2A.06 -B LIF shall be permitted in the C -1, Village Center District, the C -3, Limited
Commercial Office District, the P -1, Public Lands District, and on those
properties which are zoned residentially but are used for non - residential purposes
when authorized as a Special Use only. Those properties which are owned by
the Village which are zoned P -1, Public Lands District are exempt. LIF may not
be constructed on any property or building which is used for residential purposes.
2A.06 -C LIF may only be established as a secondary use of the property or building on
which it is located.
2A.06 -D Lesser impact facilities antennas attached to a building shall be of a color
identical to or closely compatible with the surface to which they are mounted.
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2A.06 -E Antennas mounted on buildings must be made to appear as unobtrusive as
possible. Such antennas may be located on the roof no closer than ten (10) feet
from the edge of the building and must be painted a color consistent with the
natural or built environment of the site.
2A.06 -F Antennas mounted on the roof deck of a building or on a penthouse or other
similar structure located on the roof deck may not extend more than twenty (20)
feet above the deck. Antennas may extend more than twenty (20) feet above the
deck if approved as a Special Use.
2A.06 -G Antennas
Roof mounted antennas shall be located on a pre - existing building and shall
conform with the following unless otherwise provided in this ordinance:
1. Omnidirectional or whip antennas shall not exceed six (6) inches in
diameter and twelve (12) feet vertically; and
2. Directional or panel antennas shall not exceed three (3) feet horizontally
and six (6) feet vertically.
2A.06 -F Equipment Enclosures and Support Structures.
All electronic and other related equipment and appurtenances necessary
for the operation of any TCS antenna shall be located within the pre-
existing building on which the antenna is located.
2. If it is demonstrated that it is not feasible to locate the equipment within
the building, said equipment may be mounted on the roof deck of the pre-
existing building on which the antenna is mounted.
a. All such equipment and antenna support structures shall be
shielded from view from any point located off the zoning lot on
which the building is located to the greatest extent possible
b. All roof mounted equipment and support structures shall be of
neutral colors that are harmonious with, and that blend with the
natural features, buildings and structures surrounding such
antenna and antenna support structures. However, directional or
panel antennas and omnidirectional or whip antennas located on
the exterior of the building that will also serve as an antenna
support structure shall be of colors that match, and cause the
antenna to blend with, the exterior of the building.
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3. If it is demonstrated that it is not feasible to locate the equipment within
the building or on the building, the equipment may be located on the
ground adjacent to the building in the least conspicuous location possible
from the front of the property.
a. All equipment which is to be located in accordance with the above
shall be of neutral colors that are harmonious with, and that blend
with the natural features, buildings, and structures surrounding
such equipment. The colors should match and cause the
equipment to blend with the exterior of the building.
b. In no event may the equipment located adjacent to the building
exceed the height of the building.
C. Screening. All equipment which is located at grade shall be
screened in accordance with requirements.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0-98-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD TO PROVIDE
FOR REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
SECTION That the Village Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in
TWO pamphlet form.
SECTION That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
THREE passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
AYES: Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: None (0 )
ABSENT: Ehlers (1)
PASSED: This 6th day of July A.D., 1998
APPROVED: This 6th day of July A.D., 1998
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
VILLAGE PRESIDENT
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