(1) An application for a conditional use permit shall be submitted to the Development Services Department and processed in accordance with Conditional Use Permit process as outlined in the most current zoning ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall provide a recommendation to the City Council in which approval shall be rendered prior to the construction or alteration of any tower as defined in this article, within the boundaries of the City of Universal City.

(2) Applications for the conditional use permit, if required, shall be accompanied by the following:

(a) Service area maps or network maps;
(b) Master plan for all related facilities to include the city and all adjoining land within one-quarter (¼) mile of the city limits;
(c) List of other telecommunications facilities within a one-mile radius of proposal site;
(d) Construction drawings;
(e) The manufacturer's recommended installations, if any;
(f) A scaled site plan indicating the location of all proposed construction, easements, existing and proposed utilities, and property lines;
(g) Certification by a structural and civil engineer registered by the State of Texas that the proposed installation complies with all relevant federal, state and local statutes and codes;
(h) A statement that the proposed communication use will not interfere with any existing electromagnetic communication activities or the extent of any potential interference;
(i) Statement of approval by the Federal Aviation Administration;
(j) A statement from Randolph Air Force Base that the proposed communication use will not interfere with flight operations.

(3) Subsequent to approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, an application for a building permit shall be submitted to building inspections prior to the construction or alteration of any tower.

(4) A conditional use permit or a building permit shall not be required for any repair with no resulting increase in height, dimension, design or communication activity previously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Maintenance and inspections.

All towers, accessory uses, fencing/landscaping and other machinery and/or equipment shall be maintained in a safe and healthy (grounds) condition. In accepting a conditional use permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission for the construction of a Commercial Communication Tower, the applicant grants permission to the city, its duly authorized agents, officials and employees, to enter upon the property for the purpose of conducting all required inspections to verify compliance with this ordinance and applicable building codes.

All obsolete or unused towers shall be removed upon discontinuance of use.

 Variance procedures.

Variances from the requirements of this article shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with the Required Notices and Hearing section of the most current zoning ordinance.

Penalty for violation.

Failure to comply with the provisions of this ordinance [article] shall be punishable upon conviction with a fine as specified in Ordinance No. 566 (Section 1-1-6 of the Universal City Code of Ordinances). In addition, failure to comply with the provisions of an approved conditional use permit for a Commercial Communication Tower may result in the immediate suspension of the permit. Denial or disapproval of a conditional use permit by the Planning and Zoning Commission shall not be submitted and considered again before twelve (12) months have passed from the date of the City Council decision to disapprove or deny the permit. Any reapplication for a conditional use permit shall be in accordance with all requirements as set forth in this article. Other appropriate enforcement may include termination of utility services and institution of legal action in courts of competent jurisdiction.

See Permits and Fees for information.
See also Variance Criteria and Notice of Appeal for Variance for more detailed information.