§ 27-397. Public utility use or structure.

(a)

A public utility use or structure may be permitted, subject to the following:

(1)

The use, at the location selected, is necessary for public convenience and service, and cannot be supplied with equal public convenience if located elsewhere;

(2)

Public utility buildings and structures in any Residential Zone, or on land proposed to be used for residential purposes, in a Planned Community Zone shall (whenever feasible) have the exterior appearance of residential buildings;

(3)

Overhead lines, poles, radio or television transmitter towers, and other towers shall not be located in airport approach areas; and

(4)

In Residential Zones, or on land proposed to be used for residential purposes on an approved Basic Plan for a Comprehensive Design Zone, approved Official Plan for an R-P-C Zone, or any approved Conceptual or Detailed Site Plan, telephone, radio, or television transmission towers shall be set back (from the boundary line of the Special Exception) a distance equal to its height (measured from its base) plus fifty (50) feet.

(CB-1-1989)