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Adjustments may waive such requirements if the goals of this Section would be better served thereb4. (a) Tower facilities shall be landscaped with a buffer of plant materials that effectively screens the view of the tower compound from adjacent residential property. The standard buffer shall consist of a landscaped strip at least five (5) feet wide outside the perimeter of the compound. (b) In locations where the visual impact of the tower would be minimal, the landscaping requirement may be reduced or waived altogether. (c) Existing mmure tree growth and natural land forms on the site shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. In some cases, such as towers sited on large, wooded lots, natural growth around the property perimeter may be sufficient buffer. C. Removal of Abandoned Antennas and Towers. Any antenna or tower that is not operated for a continuous period of twelve- ( 12) months shall be considered abandoned, and the owner of such antenna or tower remove same, and restore the site to its pre- installation condition, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice from the Development Services Director notifying the owner of such abandonment. The notice shall specify that the owner has the opportunity to request a public hearing on the removal of the antenna or tower. I such antenna or tower is not removed within said ninety (90) days, the Development Services Director may remove such antenna or tower at the owner's expense. If there are two (2) or more users of a single tower, then this provision shall not become effective until all users cease using the tower. Section 4I. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. 17