Reconstruct Ham Radio Tower - 2014CITY of CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
May 23, 2014
Kevin Smith
1230 Lovell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: Reconstruction of an amateur ("ham") radio tower
1230 Lovell Avenue
Dear Mr. Smith,
This is in reference to your request to reconstruct a damaged 55-foot tall amateur ("ham") radio
tower located on property at 1230 Lovell Avenue. This property is located in the R-1-6 (Single
Family Residential) zoning district and is within the boundaries of the San Tomas Area
Neighborhood Plan.
The Campbell Municipal Code does not specifically address amateur radio installations. The
San Tomas Area Neighborhood plan provides a maximum height of 28 feet for main structures
and 14 feet for accessory structures. The City Attorney has determined that, in the absence of a
City ordinance specifically regulating amateur radio, and given existing State and Federal
regulations, it would not be appropriate for the City to impose a height limit or permit
requirement on this type of tower. As a result, no planning permit will be required for
reconstruction of the tower. The City's Building Official has also determined that no building
permit ~~ill be required. To minimize visual impacts on neighboring properties, please keep the
tower lowered to its minimum height when not in use.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me at (408) 866-2144 or by email
at MariyaH@cityofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
Mariya Hodge
Project Planner
Cc: Aki Snelling, Planning Manager
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