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4 <br />3. Telecommunication Wireless Support Structures (Telco Towers) <br />The County is proposing to use certain County properties as potential sites for <br />Telco Towers.. The process to enroll these sites as part of the zoning code's <br />Master Telecommunications Plan (MTP) does not require a formal public <br />hearing. However, since possible future tower development to serve the needs <br />of public safety, information technology, and economic development on behalf of <br />citizens and businesses, Orange County is bringing this provision forward for <br />public discussion. <br />America's Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has grant funds for projects <br />that can bring broadband (wireless or cabled systems) to unserved and <br />underserved areas of the County. Therein, Orange County is preparing itself to <br />meet the requirements of a future grant submittal. No specific tower applications <br />are being proposed at this time. <br />Purpose: To receive citizen comment on the Master Telecommunications Plan. <br />Accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities can be provided if the <br />request is made to the Director of Planning at least 48 hours prior to the Public <br />Hearing by calling the appropriate number listed below. The full text of the <br />changes may. be obtained after November 13, 2009 from the Planning <br />Department. Also, the text may be obtained at the County website <br />www.co.orange.nc.us at the Meeting Agendas link prior to the meeting. <br />Questions regarding the proposals may be directed to the Orange County <br />Planning Department located in the Planning and Agricultural Center, 306E Revere <br />Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. <br />Monday through Friday. You may also call 245-2575 or 245-2585 and you will be <br />directed to a staff member who will answer your questions. <br />PUBLISH: <br />News of Orange Chapel Hill Herald <br />November 11, 2009 November 11, 2009 <br />November 18, 2009 November 18, 2009 <br />