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ADMINISTRATION ORDINANCE 27 <br />provided that such other users agree to negotiate a reasonable <br />compensation to the owner from such liability as may result from such <br />attachment. <br />h) The color of the tower is of light tone, except to the extent required by <br />law, so as to minimize its visual impact. <br />The towers will not be artificially lighted unless required by the FAA, FCC <br />or other federal or state agency. Where such agencies allow a choice <br />between painting the tower or installing strobe lighting, painting shall be <br />the preferred choice. <br />j) The tower and antenna will not result in a significant adverse impact on <br />the view of or from any historic site, scenic road, or major view corridor. <br />k) All abandoned communication towers shall be removed within 12 months <br />of the cessation of use. A bond or other security guaranteeing the <br />removal of the tower in the event that it is abandoned or unused for a <br />period of 12 months shall be posted. A cost estimate shall be provided <br />by a qualified contractor. The amount of the security shall be 110 <br />percent of the estimate. <br />I) A determination shall be made that the facility and its equipment will <br />comply with all federal, state and local emission requirements, and the <br />Special Use Permit shall include. a statement that the facility and its <br />equipment will comply with all federal, state and local emission <br />requirements. <br />M) The Special Use Permit shall include a condition that the electro- <br />magnetic radiation levels maintain compliance with requirements of the <br />FCC, regarding emission of <br />electromagnetic radiation. Within 30 days of installation of equipment on <br />the tower, and within 30 days of the installation of any additional <br />equipment in the future, the tower owner shall provide documentation of <br />emission levels in relation to FCC standards. In addition, the tower <br />owner must provide documentation of emission levels within five working <br />days if so requested by Orange County. Orange County may make such <br />requests at any time, not to exceed few two times per year. <br />n) High voltage and "No Trespassing" and other warning signs. <br />1) If high voltage is necessary for the operation of the <br />telecommunications tower or any accessory structures, <br />"HIGH VOLTAGE - DANGER" warning signs shall be <br />permanently attached to the fence or wall and shall be <br />spaced no more than forty (40) feet apart. <br />2) "NO TRESPASSING" warning signs shall be permanently <br />attached to the fence or wall and shall be spaced no more <br />than forty (40) feet apart. <br />3) The letters for the "HIGH VOLTAGE - DANGER" and "NO <br />TRESPASSING' warning signs shall be at least six (6) <br />inches in height. The two (2) warning signs may be <br />combined into one (1) sign. The warning signs shall be <br />