Sample Ordinance
Beaverton, Oregon
60.70.20 Exemptions
All of the following are exempt from the regulations contained in
this section of the Code:
[...]
Amateur radio facility antennas, or a combination of
antennas and support structures seventy (70) feet or less in
height as measured from the base of the support structure
consistent with ORS 221.295. This includes antennas attached
to towers capable of telescoping or otherwise being extended
by mechanical device to a height greater than 70 feet so
long as the amateur radio facility is capable of being
lowered to 70 feet or less. This exemption applies only to
the Beaverton Development Code and does not apply to other
applicable city, state, and federal regulations. Amateur
radio facilities not meeting the requirements of this
exemption are considered non-exempt, and must comply with
Section 60.70.45.
60.70.45 Requirements for Non-Exempt Amateur Radio Facilities
1. Non-exempt amateur radio facilities may not be
erected until a valid building permit has been obtained from
the City of Beaverton.
2. Notwithstanding Chapter 30 of the Development
Code, the following rules apply to non-exempt amateur radio
facilities in existence on or before May 8, 2003:
A. Facilities constructed before May 8, 2003 under
building permits validly issued on the date of
construction are not subject to these regulations.
B. Exempt facilities that are proposed to be modified
to become a non-exempt facility, shall acquire a new
building permit from the City.
C. Facilities without permits from the City of
Beaverton, Washington County, or Multnomah County shall
acquire a building permit from the City.
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