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36 <br />Existing Structure /Building — For purposes of this Section, any building or <br />structure that currently exist on a parcel of land. Such structures may <br />include, but shall not be limited to, telecommunications wireless support <br />structures, overhead transmission line support structures, water tanks, <br />silos, churches, schools, and utility poles. <br />Extraordinary Conditions — Conditions subsequent to a hurricane, flood, <br />tornado, or other natural or other disaster. <br />FAA — The Federal Aviation Administration or its duly designated and <br />authorized successor agency. <br />FCC — The Federal Communications Commission or its duly designated <br />and authorized successor agency. <br />Fall Zone — The area in which a wireless support structure may be <br />expected to fall in the event of a structural failure, as measured by <br />engineering standards. <br />Guyed Wireless support structure — A telecommunication wireless support <br />structure that is supported, in whole or in part, by guy wires and ground <br />anchors. <br />Height — When referring to a wireless support structure, the distance <br />measured from the pre- existing grade level to the highest point on the <br />structure, including any antenna or lightening protection device. <br />Inspections Division — A division of the Orange County Planning and <br />Inspections Department. <br />Master Telecommunications Plan ( "Plan ") — A plan developed for Orange <br />County by the County's Planning Department that shows properties where <br />owners have expressed interest in allowing the placement of <br />telecommunications wireless support structures provided that all <br />applicable federal, state, and local regulations are met. Information that <br />may be shown on the plan will include existing wireless support structures, <br />County defined Natural Areas, historic properties, scenic corridors, all <br />major electrical lines, Voluntary Agricultural Districts, existing <br />telecommunication wireless support structures, known bird migratory <br />patterns through the County and all public and quasi - public properties that <br />may allow telecommunication facilities. The Plan will be for purposes of <br />disclosing information to telecommunication providers when they are <br />seeking to establish their telecommunication networks in the County. <br />Microwave dish antenna — A dish -like antenna used to link wireless <br />service sites together by wireless transmission of voice or data. <br />Modification or Modify — The addition, removal, or change of any of the <br />physical and visually discernable components or aspects of a wireless <br />