1. Amateur radio facilities shall meet the following criteria:
    1. Antenna support structures, including guy wires and anchors shall be located outside of the required front, rear, and side setback areas;
    2. Metal structures shall have a galvanized finish, or flat or matte silver, or flat or matte gray in color;
    3. Amateur radio facilities shall not include attached signage, symbols, or decorations, lighted or otherwise, other than required unlighted signage for safety or regulatory purposes;
    4. The property owner shall obtain a valid building permit if required from the Deschutes County Community Development Department, Building Safety Division;
    5. The height of amateur radio facilities shall be excepted from that of the underlying zoning district in accordance with B and C below, unless located in the AS, AD, or LM zones per DCC 18.120.040(A)(1).
  2. Amateur radio facilities up to 70 feet in height are allowed outright in any zone as an accessory use if the provisions of subsection (A) and (B)(1) are otherwise met.
    1. FCC License. The property owner shall obtain a current, valid FCC Amateur Radio License for the operation of amateur ("Ham") radio services in the name of the property owner.
  3. Amateur radio facilities over 70 feet in height, up to 200 feet maximum height, are subject to the requirements under subsection (A) and (C)(1)(2), and any conditions of land use approval
    1. Compliance with Federal and State Regulations
      1. The property owner shall demonstrate compliance with applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and Oregon Department of Aviation (ODA) restrictions if applicable by submitting copies of the FCC’s, FAA’s, and ODA’s written determination to the Deschutes County Community Development Department.
    2. FCC License
      1. The property owner shall provide documentation of a current, valid FCC Amateur Radio License for the operation of amateur (“Ham”) radio services in the name of property owner.
      2. Compliance may be demonstrated by submitting a copy of the property owner’s Amateur Radio License to the Deschutes County Community Development Department.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2008-007 §2 on 8/18/2008
Amended by Ord. 2023-004 §1 on 5/30/2023
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §30 on 3/28/2025