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20 <br />2) The planned equipment would cause radio frequency <br />interference with other existing or planned equipment for these <br />towers, and the interference cannot be prevented at a <br />reasonable cost. <br />3) Existing or approved towers do not have space on which the <br />equipment can be placed so it can function effectively and <br />reasonably in parity with similar existing or approved equipment. <br />4) No tower or other suitable facility exists in an area where the <br />equipment to be placed on the tower will function in its intended <br />manner. <br />g) The communications tower is structurally designed to support additional <br />users as provided for in Section 6.18.4 d) 5a, and the Special Use Permit <br />includes a statement that the owner of the tower is willing to permit other <br />user(s) to attach communication equipment which do not interfere with <br />the primary purpose of the tower, provided that such other users agree to <br />negotiate a reasonable compensation to the owner from such liability as <br />may result from such 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 electromagnetic radiation. Within 30 days of <br />installation of equipment on the tower, and within 30 days of the <br />installation of any additional equipment in the future, the tower owner <br />shall provide documentation of emission levels in relation to FCC <br />standards. In addition, the tower owner must provide documentation of <br />emission levels within five working days if so requested by Orange <br />County. Orange County may make such requests at any time, not to <br />exceed two times per year. <br />