5-12-1: AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNAS:

   A.   Amateur Radio Antennas And Supporting Towers: It is the intent of this provision to allow amateur radio antennas in the unincorporated area of Ada County providing there is no overriding negative impact on the health, safety, and allowable concerns of surrounding residents and property. On allowed antennas, the county must impose the minimal practicable regulations, balancing between the community's interests and accommodation of amateur radio communications.

The following conditions shall apply:

      1.   Zoning Districts Permitted: All zoning districts except for M-4 and M-5 which require conditional use permits for any amateur radio antenna placement.

      2.   Antenna Applications: All applications for amateur radio antennas shall be accompanied by written approval from, if applicable, the federal aviation administration, the chief of the Idaho bureau of aeronautics, and the Boise airport commission. Said proposed antenna shall be in conformance with the provisions of title 8, chapter 3, article A of this code.

      3.   Installation Applications: Applications for the installation of amateur radio antennas and supporting towers shall be accompanied by written plans and specifications including all design and structural information required by Ada County building code. The building division staff shall review said plans to determine if such structure and design is consistent with health and safety interests, antenna placement, and allowable concerns of the surrounding residents, property, and community.

      4.   Other Considerations: Among factors that must be considered are applicable Ada County ordinances, federal communications commission decisions and regulations regarding amateur radio antennas, placement, and allowable community concerns. (Ord. 301, 3-20-1996)