19.68.210 Requirements for colocations.
A. All wireless facilities colocating within the city of Anacortes must meet the following standards. This section does not apply to eligible facilities requests.
B. Colocations (as defined in AMC 19.68.030(C)) are permitted on existing monopoles and stealth support structure facilities, so long as the colocation maintains the appearance of the existing structure, and does not interfere with the city’s placement of cameras or other public safety uses.
C. The height of the existing facility may be increased by the minimum vertical separation necessary between the facilities, not to exceed 20 feet, except for towers and utility poles outside public rights-of-way, the height of which may be increased by up to 30 feet to accommodate the minimum separation requirement. The height of the existing facility with all increases in height due to colocations may not exceed the general height limitation for similar structures or buildings within the zone in which it is permitted or 120 feet, whichever is greater.
D. Existing monopoles and antenna support structures may be replaced to accommodate colocation. Monopoles and stealth support structures must, to the maximum extent feasible, be located within 20 feet of the existing structure within the public right-of-way, or within 30 feet of the existing structure outside of the public right-of-way, and maintain the design of the original structure, including any stealth or camouflage components. To determine feasibility, the applicant must submit an engineer’s report regarding the feasibility of a proposed replacement.
E. All antenna support structures permitted pursuant to the terms of this chapter or otherwise located within the city of Anacortes must be made available for use by the owner or initial user thereof, together with as many other wireless service providers as can be technically colocated thereon. The owner of an antenna support structure may charge a reasonable fee for the colocation of additional facilities upon said structure which does not exceed the fair market value for the space occupied by said colocated facilities. If the city is the owner, it may not charge a fee that exceeds a reasonable approximation of the objectively reasonable costs associated with siting a small wireless facility on the antenna support structure.
F. Colocating facilities must meet all other visibility and performance standards in AMC 19.68.200. (Ord. 3038 § 3, 2019)