23.57.015

A. Permitted Uses. Minor communication utilities and accessory communication devices shall be permitted outright when meeting the standards of the zone in which the site is located, except for height limits, and subsection B of this section. B. Development Standards. 1. Height limits of the zone shall not apply to antennas or their support structures. 2. Access to transmitting minor communication utilities and accessory communication devices shall be restricted to authorized personnel when located on rooftops or other common areas. Warning signs at every point of access to the rooftop or common area shall be posted with information on the existence of radiofrequency radiation. 3. Visual Impacts. All minor communication utilities and accessory communication devices, except for facilities located on buildings designated by the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, facilities governed by Section 23.57.014 , and amateur radio towers, shall meet the standards set forth in Section 23.57.016 . C. Reception Window Obstruction. When, in the case of an accessory communications device or minor communications utility that would otherwise comply with this section, the strict adherence to all development standards would result in reception-window obstruction in all permissible locations on the subject lot, the Director may grant a waiver from the development standards of this section and Section 23.57.016 , subject to the following criteria: 1. The applicant shall demonstrate that the obstruction is due to factors beyond the control of the property owner, taking into account potential permitted development on adjacent and neighboring lots with regard to future reception-window obstruction. 2. The applicant shall use material, shape and color to minimize visual impact. (Ord. 120928 § 36, 2002: Ord. 116295 , § 25, 1992.)