Town of Johnston
Town of Johnston Zoning Ordinance
§ 340-158

Miscellaneous requirements

  • A. Insurance. Liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 shall be maintained by the owner and operator of a wireless telecommunications tower until the tower is dismantled and removed from the site. Failure to maintain insurance coverage shall constitute a violation of this article and be grounds for revocation of a permit.
  • B. Performance bond. The owner or operator of a wireless telecommunications facility shall obtain and keep in force, as long as the facility is located on the site, a performance bond payable to the Town in the amount of not less than $50,000, or such other greater amount as found by the Town Engineer to cover the estimated reasonable costs of removal of the tower, including direct and administrative costs associated with demolition, dismantling, removal and disposal of the tower by the Town or its contractor, and site restoration, if the owner or operator fails to comply with the requirements of this article.
  • C. The requirements of this article shall supersede any and all other applicable standards found elsewhere in Town Ordinances or regulations that are less strict.