Franklin Zoning Ordinance

93 USE REGULATIONS Principal Uses 05 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 8, 2020 an existing tower or structure for sharing exceed the cost of new tower development; v. The applicant demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that render existing towers and structures unsuitable; or vi. The applicant demonstrates that an alternative technology that does not require the use of towers or structures is unsuitable. Costs of alternative technology that exceed new tower or antenna development shall not be presumed to render the technology un-suitable. 13. Maintenance To ensure the structural integrity of towers and antennas, owners shall ensure that they are maintained in compliance with standards contained in applicable building codes and the applicable standards published by the Electronic Industries Association. If, upon inspection, the tower or antenna fails to comply with such codes and standards and constitutes a danger to persons or property, then, upon notice being given, the owner shall have 30 days to bring such tower or antenna into compliance. Failure to do so shall constitute grounds for the removal of the tower or antenna at the owner’s expense. 14. Removal of Abandoned Towers and Antennas Any tower or antenna that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months or more shall be considered to have been abandoned, and the owner shall remove the same within 90 days of receipt of notice of abandonment from the Department of Building and Neighborhood Services. Failure to remove an abandoned tower or antenna within said 90 days shall be grounds to remove the tower or antenna at the owner’s expense. If there are two or more users of a single tower, then this provision shall not become effective until all users abandon the tower. A performance agreement shall be established with appropriate financial security to defray the costs of removal. 15. Nonconforming Towers a. Nonconforming tower s and antennas approved prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall be permitted to continue their usage as they presently exist. Routine maintenance shall be permitted. All other construction or improvements must comply with this Ordinance. b. Notwithstanding Clause 5.1.4.T.14, Removal of Abandoned Towers and Antennas , nonconforming towers or antennas that are damaged or destroyed may be rebuilt without having to meet separation requirements. Building permits to rebuild the facility shall be obtained within 180 days from the date the facility is damaged or destroyed. If no permit is obtained or if the permit expires, then the tower or antenna shall be deemed abandoned.