Title 14 ZONING
Chapter 14.46 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
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)