In addition to implementing the general purposes of the comprehensive plan and development regulations, this chapter addresses the issues of permitting, siting, appearance and safety associated with broadcast and relay towers, amateur radio towers, telecommunications monopoles, satellite dish antennas, wireless communications facilities and related equipment. It provides siting opportunities at appropriate locations within the city to support existing communications technologies and to adapt to new technologies as needed. The chapter further adopts aesthetic, design and concealment standards for the deployment of small wireless facilities both within and without the public right-or-way for permitting pursuant to Chapter 12.22 GHMC. Unless specifically provided herein, the siting standards for wireless communication facilities shall not include small wireless facilities as that term is defined by 47 CFR 1.6002(l).

This chapter adopts by reference the definitions in GHMC 12.22.010.

This chapter provides for a wide range of locations and siting options for wireless communications facilities which minimize associated safety hazards and visual impacts. The siting of wireless communication facilities on existing buildings and structures, colocation of telecommunication facilities on a single support structure and visual mitigation strategies are encouraged to preserve neighborhood aesthetics and reduce visual clutter in the community. (Ord. 1419 § 3, 2019; Ord. 771 § 12, 1997).