[NCARC] Re: Ham radio in FC

[Ron Klein]

Antennas are regulated - in unincorporated Larimer County - by the 
Larimer County Land Use Code. If the property is in a city or town, the 
city or town would be the regulating entity. Those requirements may be 
different.

And, of course if you live in a place with Covenants and an active 
Homeowners Association, there may be additional restrictions and/or 
regulation steps to go through.

Here is an extract from the Larimer County Land Use Code that basically 
defines the requirements for amateur antenna & tower height:

8.19. MAXIMUM STRUCTURE HEIGHT The maximum height of 
structures is listed in each zoning district in section 4.1 of this code 
.
8.19.1. Exceptions. A. The maximum height limitations of this code do not 
apply to church spires; belfries; cupo-las; chimneys and other similar 
design or archi-tectural features or other appurtenances that are usually 
installed above roof level. 

B. The height limitations of this code do not apply to federally licensed 
amateur radio trans-mission and receiving antennas which meet the 
following criteria: 

1. The height of the tower and antenna does not exceed the distance to 
the nearest property line; 

2. All guy wires, tiedowns and other support components of the antenna 
are installed according to the manufacturer's specifica-tions and are 
located on the same lot with the antenna; and 

3. Foundation plans for the antenna are submitted with an original seal 
and sig-nature of a Colorado Licensed Engineer who has documented 
experience review-ing such installations. 

C. The height of commercial mobile radio ser-vice 
(CMRS) facilities is regulated by section 16 of this code. 

The full content of the Larimer County Land Use Code is on the county 
web site at:

http://www.larimer.org/planning/planning/land_use_code/land_use_code.htm

Ron - W0OSK

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From:           	"k0ut" <k0ut at earthlink.net>
To:             	<ncarc at mailman.qth.net>
Date sent:      	Sun, 22 Oct 2006 23:40:22 -0400
Copies to:      	Radiodan W7RF <RFpower at radiodan.com>
Subject:        	[NCARC] Re: Ham radio in FC

> Is there someone in the club that can help Dan W7RF out about tower height?
> I have not research tower heights and permits for several years.
> 
> Bill Beach
> K0UT
> home:  (970) 224-1958
> cellular:  (970) 481-2454
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Radiodan W7RF
> To: k0ut at earthlink.net
> Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 8:23 PM
> Subject: Ham radio in FC
> 
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I am considering a move to Fort Collins and was wondering how "ham antenna
> friendly" FC is?
> 
> I would like to put up a 70 foot or higher tower or two.
> 
> Do you know what the possibility of doing that would be in FC?
> What about surrounding areas just outside of FC?
> 
> Any advice you could share would be greatly appreciated OM.
> 
> Tnx!
> 
> 73, Dan Magro W7RF
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> 
> Bill Beach
> K0UT
> home:  (970) 224-1958
> cellular:  (970) 481-2454
> 
> 
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