(t) Security fencing. Towers shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six feet in height and shall also be equipped with an appropriate anti-climbing device; provided, however, that the municipal agency may waive such requirements as it deems appropriate.

(u) Landscaping. The following requirements shall govern the landscaping surrounding towers for which site plan approval is required; provided, however, that the municipal agency may waive such requirements if the goals of this section would be better served thereby.

[1] Tower facilities shall be landscaped with a buffer of plant materials that effectively screens the view of the tower compound from property used for residences.

[2] In locations where the visual impact of the tower would be minimal, the landscaping requirement may be reduced.

[3] Existing mature tree growth and natural landforms 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.

(v) In approving the tower, the municipal agency may impose conditions, including the use of an alternative tower structure, to the extent the municipal agency concludes such conditions are necessary to minimize any adverse effect of the proposed tower on adjoining properties

(2) Buildings or other equipment storage.

(a) Antennas mounted on structures or rooftops. The equipment cabinet or structure used in association with antennas shall comply with the following:

[1] The cabinet or structure shall not contain more than 200 square feet of gross floor area or be more than 10 feet in height. In addition, for buildings and structures which are less than 65 feet in height, the related unmanned equipment structure, if over 200 square feet of gross floor area or 10 feet in height, shall be located on the ground and shall not be located on the roof of the structure.

[2] If the equipment structure is located on the roof of a building, the area of the equipment structure and other equipment and structures shall not occupy more than 10% of the roof area.

[3] Equipment storage buildings or cabinets shall comply with all applicable building codes.

(b) Antennas located on towers, utility poles or light poles. The related unmanned equipment structure shall not contain more than 200 square feet of gross floor area or be more than 10 feet in height and shall be located in accordance with the minimum yard and buffer requirements of the zoning district in which located and shall be screened from view of all residential properties.

(3) Removal of abandoned antennas and towers. Any antenna or tower that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall be considered abandoned, and the owner of such antenna or tower shall remove the same within 90 days of receipt of notice from the Borough of Shrewsbury notifying the owner of such abandonment. Failure to remove an abandoned antenna or tower within said 90 days shall be grounds to remove the tower or antenna at the owner's expense. If there are two or more users of a single tower, then this provision shall not become effective until all users cease using the tower. Upon the dismantling and removal of a tower, the property on which the tower was located shall be restored to a safe and landscaped condition compatible with adjacent properties.

(4) Preexisting towers. Preexisting towers which are operating at the time of the adoption of this section shall be allowed to continue theft usage as they presently exist. Routine maintenance is permitted on such preexisting towers. New construction other than routine maintenance on a preexisting tower shall comply with the requirements of this section. If the use of the tower has terminated and the use is determined to be abandoned, the requirements for removal in Subsection D(3) shall apply.