A. Towers and base stations shall be removed and the site restored at the owner’s expense, within 180 days of cessation of use.

B. An owner wishing to extend the time for removal or reactivation shall submit an application stating the reason for such extension. The Director may extend the time for removal or reactivation up to 60 additional days upon a showing of good and unique cause. If the tower or base station is not removed within this time, the City may give notice that it will contract for removal within 30 days following written notice to the owner. Thereafter, the City may cause removal at the cost of the owner.

C. Upon removal of the tower or base station, the site shall be returned to its natural state and topography and vegetation consistent with the natural surroundings or consistent with the current uses of the surrounding or adjacent land at the time of removal, excluding the foundation, which does not have to be removed. The Director may extend the time for returning the site to its natural state, topography, and vegetation up to 60 additional days upon a showing of good and unique cause. If the site improvements are not made, the City may give notice that it will contract for the improvements within 30 days following written notice to the owner. Thereafter, the City may contract the improvements at the cost of the owner.