§ 24-185. Terms of approval.

A.

Permits for telecommunication facilities issued under this article shall be valid ten (10) years, unless this term is changed through the permitting process.

B.

A permit granted under this article becomes invalid if an operator of a telecommunication facility ceases to operate the facility under the terms of this article or under the specific conditions of approval for the facility. If the facility becomes non-compliant, the owner shall cease to operate the facility and remove it from its location within ninety (90) days of being informed that the permit has become invalid.

C.

All permits for telecommunication facilities, regardless of the method by which they were originally issued, may be extended administratively by the Zoning Administrator upon verification of the permit-holder's continued compliance with the findings and conditions of approval under which the application was originally approved. The Zoning Administrator may require a public hearing for renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunication facility.

D.

As part of the permit renewal process, the Zoning Administrator may require submittal of a certification by a licensed professional that the facility is being operated in accordance with all applicable FCC standards for RF emissions.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)