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(1) Applicability. The standards and process requirements of this chapter shall supersede all conflicting requirements of all other codes and ordinances, except when conflicting requirements regarding protection of the environment arise, the more restrictive regulation shall apply. All telecommunications facilities which are not exempt pursuant to this section shall conform to the standards specified in this chapter.

(2) Exemptions. The following are exempt from the provisions of this chapter and shall be allowed in all zones:

(a) Wireless communication facilities which were legally established prior to the effective date of this chapter shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter except:

(i) Such facilities shall provide reasonable opportunities for co-location of other carriers pursuant to CCC 33.49.510(1);

(ii) Such facilities shall comply with provisions requiring RF emissions reporting pursuant to CCC 33.49.510(5), Health, Safety and Welfare Hazards;

(b) Temporary governmental wireless communication facilities used for temporary emergency communications in the event of a disaster, emergency preparedness, and public health or safety purposes;

(c) Two-way communication transmitters used for temporary or emergency services including, but not limited to fire, police, and ambulance services;

(d) Licensed amateur (Ham) radio stations and citizen band stations;

(e) Any maintenance, reconstruction, or repair of previously approved wireless communication facilities provided that such activity does not increase height, width, or mass of the facility;

(f) Roof-mounted dish antennas used for residential purposes, and VHF and UHF receive-only television antennas, provided they are fifteen (15) feet or less above the existing or proposed roof of the associated residential structures.