20.52.670 Variances.
A. Variances Generally. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20.84 CMC, Part 5, application may be made for a variance from the restrictions and limitations imposed by this part upon the siting of satellite earth station antennas and wireless telecommunications antenna facilities.
B. Variance Requirements. A variance may be issued if, in addition to the general variance standards, the following requirements are met:
1. The applicant submits evidence satisfactory to the planning commission that location of the satellite earth station antenna or the wireless telecommunications antenna facility in the manner required by this section would (a) obstruct the antenna’s reception window or otherwise interfere with reception, and such obstruction or interference involves factors beyond the applicant’s control; or (b) the cost of meeting the requirements of this section is excessive in relation to the cost of the proposed antenna or antenna facility.
2. The applicant submits a certification, signed by a registered structural or civil engineer, that the proposed installation will be in compliance with all applicable requirements of the building code, including load distributions upon any proposed mast or other support structure. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).