(a) A scaled site plan clearly indicating the location, type and height of the proposed tower, on-site land uses and zoning, adjacent land uses and zoning (including when adjacent to other municipalities), general plan classification of the site and all properties within the applicable separation distances set forth in subsection (B)(5) of this section, adjacent roadways, proposed means of access, setbacks from property lines, elevation drawings of the proposed tower and any other structures, topography, parking, and other information deemed by the zoning director to be necessary to assess compliance with this chapter.

(b) The setback distance between the proposed tower and the nearest residential unit, platted residentially zoned properties, and unplatted residentially zoned properties.

(c) The separation distance from other towers described in the inventory of existing sites submitted pursuant to Section 19.115.040(C) shall be shown on a plot plan or map. The applicant shall also identify the type of construction of the existing tower(s) and the owner/operator of the existing tower(s), if known.

(d) Legal description of the parent tract and leased parcel (if applicable).

(e) Inventory of Existing Sites. Each applicant for an antenna and/or tower shall provide to the zoning director an inventory of its existing towers, antennas, or sites approved for towers or antennas, that are either within the jurisdiction of the City of Show Low or within one (1) mile of the border thereof, including specific information about the location, height, and type of each tower. The zoning director may share such information with other applicants applying for administrative approvals or conditional use permits under this chapter or other organizations seeking to locate antennas within the jurisdiction of the city; provided, however, that the zoning director is not, by sharing such information, in any way representing or warranting that such sites are available or suitable.

(f) A landscape plan showing specific landscape materials and the type of security fencing.

(g) Finished color of the tower and, if applicable, the method of camouflage and illumination.

(h) A description of compliance with Sections 19.115.040(C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (J), (K), (L), and (M), and subsections (B)(4) and (B)(5) of this section and all applicable federal, state or local laws.

(i) Certification by a structural engineer, licensed in the state of Arizona, of the carrying capacity of the tower.

(j) Identification of the entities providing the backhaul network for the tower(s) described in the application and other cellular sites owned or operated by the applicant in the municipality.

(k) A description of the suitability of the use of existing towers, other structures or alternative technology not requiring the use of towers or structures to provide the services to be provided through the use of the proposed new tower.

(l) A description of the feasible location(s) of future towers or antennas within the City of Show Low based upon existing physical, engineering, technological or geographical limitations in the event the proposed tower is erected.

(m) Evidence of the submittal of Form 7460 to the Federal Aviation Administration.

(a) Height of the proposed tower;

(b) Proximity of the tower to residential structures and residential district boundaries;

(c) Nature of uses on adjacent and nearby properties;

(d) Surrounding topography;

(e) Surrounding tree coverage and foliage;

(f) Design of the tower, with particular reference to design characteristics that have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness;

(g) Proposed ingress and egress; and

(h) Availability of suitable existing towers, other structures, or alternative technologies not requiring the use of towers or structures, as discussed in subsection (B)(3) of this section.

(a) No existing towers or structures are located within the geographic area meeting the applicant’s engineering requirements.

(b) Existing towers or structures are not of sufficient height to meet applicant’s engineering requirements.

(c) Existing towers or structures do not have sufficient structural strength to support applicant’s proposed antenna and related equipment.

(d) The applicant’s proposed antenna would cause electromagnetic interference with the antenna on the existing towers or structures, or the antenna on the existing towers or structures would cause interference with the applicant’s proposed antenna.

(e) The fees, costs, or contractual provisions required by the owner in order to share an existing tower or structure or to adapt an existing tower or structure for sharing are unreasonable. Costs significantly exceeding new tower development are presumed to be unreasonable.

(f) The applicant demonstrates that an alternative technology that does not require the use of towers or structures, such as a cable micro-cell network using multiple low-powered transmitters and/or receivers attached to a wire line system, is unsuitable.

(a) Towers must be set back a distance equal to at least one hundred twenty-five (125) percent of the height of the tower from any adjoining lot line, but may be reduced by the commission if the goals of this chapter would be better served thereby. In the case of amateur radio tower installations, these minimum setback requirements may be further reduced by the commission through the conditional use permit process, considering such factors as topography and height of surrounding vegetation.

(b) Accessory buildings and/or structures must satisfy the minimum zoning district setback requirements.

(a) Separation from all residentially zoned properties’ areas shall be a minimum of two hundred (200) feet, but may be reduced by the commission if the goals of this chapter would be better served thereby.

(b) Separation Distances Between Towers.

(a) Tower facilities shall be landscaped with a buffer of plant materials that effectively screens the view of the tower compound from property used for residences. The standard buffer shall consist of a landscaped strip at least four (4) feet wide outside the perimeter of the compound. All plant materials shall be properly maintained.

(b) In locations where the visual impact of the tower would be minimal, the landscaping requirement may be reduced or waived.

(c) Existing mature tree growth and natural landforms on the site shall be preserved. In some cases, such as towers sited on large, wooded lots, natural growth around the property perimeter may be sufficient buffer. (Ord. No. 493, 6-19-01; Ord. No. 2009-08, §§ 1, 2, 6-2-09; Ord. No. 2017-04, §§ 1, 2, 3-7-17. 1976 Code § 15-1-69(G))