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 Effingham
 Code of Ordinances
 Appendix B. ZONING REGULATIONS
 Appendix D. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES SITING PROCEDURES AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS

  § 5. OVERLAY DISTRICTS CREATED.  

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  • All real estate situated within the corporate boundaries of the city shall be, and the same are hereby divided into three (3) overlay districts, as follows:

    A.

    District #1 shall include that real estate described in Appendix A [of Ordinance No. 26-2000], which is attached hereto and hereby incorporated by reference as though fully stated herein. Antenna array, WCF's and attached WCF's may be permitted in District #1 in accordance with this ordinance [Appendix D].

    B.

    District #2 shall consist of that real estate within the corporate boundaries of the city, except that real estate zoned residential in accordance with the Zoning Code. Attached WCF's, antenna array, and WCF's may be permitted in District #2 in accordance with this ordinance [Appendix D].

    C.

    District #3 shall consist of all support structures existing within the corporate boundaries of the city. Attached WCF's and antenna array, but not WCF's, may be permitted in District #3 in accordance with this ordinance [Appendix D].

    D.

    Temporary WCF's. A temporary WCF may be permitted in accordance with this ordinance [Appendix D].

    E.

    Exempt communications facilities. This ordinance [Appendix D] shall not govern the operation, maintenance, installation or construction of any amateur radio facility that is owned and operated by a federally licensed amateur radio station operator. Such operation, maintenance, installation, or construction shall be governed by Article 26 of the Zoning Code. This ordinance [Appendix D] shall not govern the operation, maintenance, installation or construction of any antenna or communications tower that does not transmit or receive personal wireless services as defined in the FTA. Such operation, maintenance, installation or construction shall be governed by Article 26 of the Zoning Code.

    F.

    Airport zoning. Any antenna array, attached WCF, or WCF located or proposed to be located in any airport zone(s) as identified in the Zoning Code, or such other areas governed by the FAA or the Illinois Department of Aeronautics, shall comply with this ordinance [Appendix D], the Zoning Code, and the applicable rules, regulations of the FAA and the Illinois Department of Aeronautics.