14.46.040 Exemptions.

The following are exempt from the provisions of this chapter and shall be permitted in all zones:
A. Wireless communication facilities used by federal, state or local public agencies for temporary emergency communications in the event of a disaster, emergency preparedness, and public health or safety purposes;
B. Radar systems for military and civilian communication and navigation;
C. Citizen band radio antennas or antennas operated by federally licensed amateur ("ham") radio operators; provided such antennas comply with all applicable provisions of the Woodway Municipal Code;
D. Satellite dish antennas less than one meter in diameter, including direct-to-home satellite services, when used as a secondary use of the property; provided such antennas comply with all applicable provisions of the Woodway Municipal Code;
E. Wireless communication facilities that meet all of the following criteria:
1. The WCF is located on an existing structure in a public right-of-way, and
2. The WCF is less than fifteen inches in height, fifteen inches in length, and fifteen inches in depth, and
3. The WCF utilizes an antenna less than two feet in length, and
4. The WCF does not utilize any ground mounted electronic equipment, and
5. The WCF is within the scope of activities permitted under a valid franchise agreement between the wireless communications service provider and the town.
F. Routine maintenance or repair of a wireless communication facility and related equipment excluding structural work or changes in height, dimensions or visual impacts of the antenna, tower or buildings; provided, that compliance with the standards of this chapter are maintained. (Ord. 00-395 §4, 2000)