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4. Noise. Wireless telecommunications facilities operating in excess of the maxi- mum sound levels permitted by the City's Noise Ordinance shall be enclosed to achieve compliance with the Noise Ordinance. Back-up generators or similar equipment that operates only during power outages or other emergencies are exempt from this requirement. Testing of such back-up generators or similar equipment may only occur during standard daytime hours. 5. Dimensions. Wireless telecommunications facilities shall be no greater in diame- ter or any other cross-sectional dimension than is reasonably necessary for the proper functioning and physical support of the facility and future co -location of additional wireless telecommunications facilities. 6. Security Fencing. Freestanding wireless telecommunications facilities and alter- native tower structures shall be enclosured by security fencing not less than six (6) feet in height. Such facilities shall also be equipped with an appropriate anti - climbing device, provided however, that the Zoning Enforcement Official may waive such requirements, as appropriate. Chain-link fencing material is only permitted in association with a wireless telecommunications facility in an industri- al zone where the fence is not visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent non -industrial zone. Preferred fencing materials shall consist of wood, tubular steel or other architecturally -appropriate fencing material. 7. Landscaping. Facilities shall be landscaped with a buffer of plant materials that effectively screens the view of the facility from adjacent off-site properties. Wire- less telecommunications facilities adjacent to residential uses shall incorporate landscaping that will maximize screening of the site from those residences. The standard buffer shall consist of a landscaped strip at least five (5) feet wide out- side the perimeter of the facility to provide a visual buffer of any ground -mounted ancillary equipment. These requirements may be waived by the Zoning Enforce- ment Official if the goals of this Section would be better served thereby. Consid- eration shall also be given to the fact that vegetation can impede radio-frequency signals. 8. Signage. All wireless telecommunications facilities shall post a sign in a readily visible location identifying the name and phone number of a party to contact in the event of an emergency. No signs, flags, banners, or any form of advertising shall be attached to a wireless telecommunications facility except for govern- ment -required certifications, warnings, or other required seals or signs. 9. Federal and State Requirements. All wireless telecommunications facilities must meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA, the FCC, the Cali- fornia Public Utilities Commission and any other agency of the Federal or State government with the authority to regulate wireless telecommunications facilities. If such standards and regulations are changed, then the owners of the wireless Ordinance , Exhibit D: Amended Article 16 Note: underlined and bolded text represents new text; strikethFOugh represents text to be eliminated