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d. Pre-existing Towers crncl Antennas. Any tower or antenna for which a permit has been property issued or is otherwise lawfully existing, prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall not be required to meet the requirements of this chapter other than the requirements of paragraphs (e) and (f) of Section 1167.03. Any such towers or antennae shall be referred to in this ordinance as "preexisting towers" or "preexisting antennae". 1167.03 General Guideline and Requirements. a. Purpose: Goals: The purpose of this ordinance is to establish general guidelines for the siting of towers and antennas. The goals of this ordinance are to: (i) encourage the location of towers in non-residential areas and minimize the total number of towers throughout the community, (ii) encourage strongly the joint use of new and existing tower sites, (iii) encourage users of towers and antennas to locate them to the extent possible, in area where the adverse impact on the community is minimal, (iv) encourage users of towers and antennas to configure them in a way that minimizes the adverse visual impact of the towers and antennas, and (v) enhance the ability of the providers of telecommunications services to provide such services to the community quickly, effectively, and efficiently. b. Principal or Accessorv U.se. Antennas and towers may be considered either principal or accessory uses. A different existing use or an existing structure on the same lot shall not preclude the installation of an antenna or tower on such lot. For purposes of determining whether the installation of a tower or antenna complies with district development regulations, including but not limited to setback requirements, lot coverage requirements, and other such requirements, the dimensions of the entire lot shall control, even though the antennas or towers may be located on leased portions of such lots. Towers that are constructed and antennae that are installed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to constitute the expansion of a nonconforming use or structure. c. Inveratory of Existing Sites. Each applicant for the construction or installation of an antenna or tower shall provide to the Building Department an inventory of its existing towers that are located either within the territorial limits of the City or within one-quarter mile of the border thereof, including specific information about the location, height and design of each tower. The Building Department may share such information with other applicants applying for administrative approvals or conditional use permits, or any other entities seeking to locate antennae within the city, provided, however that the Building Department shall not be deemed, by sharing such information, in any way to be representing or warranting that such sites are available or suitable. d. Materials: Aesthetics: Lighting. The standards set forth herein shall govern all towers, and the installation of all antennae, regulated by this chapter: (1) Towers shall either maintain a galvanized steel finish or subject to any applicable standards of the FAA, be painted a neutral color, so to reduce visual obtrusiveness. (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 the tower facilities