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•• shall not be located within one-quarter of a mile from any existing tower that is over ninety (90) feet in height. f. Security Fencins. Towers and their related structures shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six feet in height and shall also be equipped with an appropriate anti-climbing device; provided, however, that the Planning Commission may waive or increase such requirements, as it deems appropriate. When necessary to screen the area from neighboring residents, public areas or the public right of way solid fencing shall be used. Barbed wire shall not be permitted. g. LandscalL~ The following requirements shall govern the landscaping surrounding towers for which a special use permit is required, provided however, that the Planning Commission may waive such requirements if the goals of the chapter would be better served thereby. (1) Tower facilities shall be landscaped with a buffer of plant materials that effectively screens the view of the tower compound from adjacent residential property or a public right of way. The standard buffer shall consist of a landscaped strip at least four (4) feet wide outside and around the entire perimeter of the compound. (2) In locations where the visual impact of the tower would be minimal, the landscaping requirement may be reduced or waived altogether. (3) Existing mature tree growth and natural land forms on the site shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. Where towers are sited on large, wooded lots, natural growth around the property perimeter may be a sufficient buffer. 1167.05. Limited Industry and Mixed Use Districts. a. n r 1 An application to construct or locate a tower or antenna in a Limited Industry or Mixed Use District shall be deemed to be a minor change and shall not require Planning Commission review or a conditional use permit. All such applications, however, must comply with paragraphs (d),( e) and (f) of Section 1167.03, paragraphs (c), (f), and (g) of section 1167.04; and all other applicable ordinances of the City. b. Specific Minor Changes. The following applications are deemed to be Minor Change Requests: (1) Locating a tower or antenna, including the placement of new or additional buildings or other supporting equipment used in connection with said tower or antenna, in a Limited Industry- Industrial Park District or Mixed Use District provided, however, that such tower requested is set back from any existing off-site residence a distance equal to the height of the tower; (2) Locating a tower or antenna, including the placement of additional buildings or other supporting equipment used in connection with said tower or antenna, in any existing tower facility located in any district other than a residential district provided, however, that such tower shall be set back from any existing off-site residence a distance equal to the height of the tower;