Glasgow Design and Aesthetics ordinance (§ 510.070)

A. Installations of all antennas, antenna support structures, and accessory equipment shall meet the following standards, which shall be reflected on the drawings submitted for all relevant approvals:

1. Support Structures. All antenna support structures less than one hundred seventy-five (175) feet in height shall be of monopole design, and if more than seventy (70) feet in height, shall be constructed to accommodate multiple users while still meeting the aesthetic guidelines of this Section. Lattice towers and guyed support structures may only be approved where there is clear and convincing evidence that the communication objectives cannot be reasonably obtained utilizing one (1) or more lower monopole towers.

2. Antennas. All anticipated antennas and mounting hardware should be shown on drawings for initial approval. Mounting details for similar types of antennas should be visually consistent, and mounting locations for multiple antennas on a single support structure should be coordinated in design, and spaced and balanced to give a planned and uncluttered appearance. Installation of additional antennas beyond those reflected in initial approvals may be administratively approved if they meet these design guidelines.

3. Equipment Cabinets And Other Ground-Level Equipment. When located in any R-1, R-2, MH-1, or C District, equipment cabinets and other ground-level equipment shall be located within an enclosed building which shall be architecturally compatible with surrounding properties. Otherwise, ground-level equipment shall be enclosed with an architecturally compatible fence with a landscape buffer. This requirement may be waived when the design of the facility does not warrant a fence, e.g., a flag pole design or a similar stealth design. All towers must be reasonably posted and secured to protect against trespass.

4. Building- And Roof-Mounted Antennas Screening. All communication antennas located in non- residential districts must be architecturally compatible and integrated with the building or structure on which they are located. For purposes of this Section, "architecturally compatible" is a design intended to convey a clean appearance and help minimize the visual impacts of the antennas and their support structures. Associated rooftop equipment shall also be screened from public view with architectural treatment compatible with the building architecture. Painting of the equipment alone shall not satisfy this requirement. If not adequately screened by a roof parapet, rooftop screening of associated equipment be provided with the use of architectural panels, walls or building features of similar appearance and materials.

5. Illumination. Antenna support structures shall not be artificially lighted, unless required by the FAA or other applicable authority. If lighting is required, the lighting alternatives and design chosen shall cause the least disturbance to the surrounding properties.