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(a) Towers, to the extent they are permitted in this Ordinance, and antennae shall meet the following requirements: (1) Towers shall either maintain a galvanized steel finish or, subject to any applicable standards of the F.A.A., be painted a neutral color so as to reduce visual obtrusiveness, except as set forth below. (2) At a tower site, the design of the buildings and related structures shall, to the extent possible, use materials, colors, textures, screening, and landscaping that will blend them into the natural setting and surrounding buildings to minimize the visual impact. All tower sites must comply with any landscaping requirements of the City Code and requirements of the City, and the City may require landscaping in excess of any written requirements as is deemed reasonably necessary in order to enhance compatibility with adjacent residential and non-residential land uses. All landscaping shall be properly maintained to ensure good health and viability at the owners expense. Well-designed stealth facilities are encouraged. Section 8. Un-manned Communication Buildings. (a) Minimum setbacks. Unmanned conununication buildings shall comply with the setback requirements of the zoning district where such buildings are situated. (b) Size limitations. An um-nanned communication building shall be a permanent structure not to exceed 500 square feet in floor area. More than one umnanned communication building may be permitted on a site; provided, however, that the total square footage of such buildings, added together, do not exceed 1,000 square feet. If the site contains more than one building, the required distance separation between the buildings may be excused. Section 9. Permits. ( a) Fees. A non-refundable fee in the amount of $1 ,500 to reimburse the City for its review and processing of the application shall be required. Additionally, in connection with the issuance of a building permit for the installation of antennae and conununication towers, a fee, as set forth in the City Code, shall also be charged for construction inspections to insure compliance with all applicable codes. (b) Factors Considered in Granting Permits for Towers. To the extent they are permitted in this Ordinance, and in addition to any standards for consideration of permit applications pursuant to the City's Code of Ordinances, including the Zoning Code, the City shall Wireless Telecommunications Ord. 9