§ 12.12. Other requirements.

1.

Maintenance bond. A maintenance bond in the amount of ten percent of the cost of construction of the tower to ensure that the tower is maintained in a condition that complies with all applicable building standards and regulations, including, but not limited to, the provisions of this ordinance.

2.

Removal bond. A bond or irrevocable letter of credit in an amount of 30 percent of the installed costs as determined by the permit shall be required to ensure prompt removal of any tower that is abandoned.

3.

Liability insurance. Proof of general liability insurance for claims for injury or death and property damage in an amount of minimum $1,000,000.00.

4.

Change of ownership. The facilities owner and/or landowner or owner of the antenna support structure shall promptly notify the city by certified or registered mail of the sale, transfer, or assignment of any tower, antenna support structure or telecommunications facilities. Each sublease shall be conditioned upon the sublease obtaining the necessary approvals for the subject facility or site from the city prior to siting such facility.

5.

Commercial signs. No commercial signs or advertising shall be allowed on any towers or telecommunications facilities.

6.

Warning signs. If high voltage is necessary for the operation of a tower or telecommunications facilities and it is present in a ground grid or in the tower, warnings signs shall be permanently attached to the exterior side of the perimeter fence and located every 20 feet. The signs shall display in bold letters at least eight inches high the following:

"HIGH VOLTAGE: DANGER"

7.

Identification. Identification tags or signs shall be posted on all towers and telecommunications facilities in accordance with FCC and OSHA requirements. The tags shall include the FCC tower registration number, the latitude and longitude of the Tower, and the name, address, and telephone number of the tower facilities owner. The identification tags shall be posted on the perimeter fence and shall be constructed of durable materials.

8.

Annual NIER certification. Owners shall submit an annual certification by a qualified engineer that the NIER levels at the site are within the threshold levels adopted by the FCC.

(Ord. No. 05-2013, 5-13-2013)