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Article 5: Uses <br /> 20 <br /> Section 5.10: Standards for Telecommunication Facilities <br /> (3) Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit by the Inspections Division, the <br /> application shall provide evidence that the wireless telecommunication support <br /> structure or antennas are in compliance with FAA regulations. Where an <br /> antenna will not exceed the highest point of the existing structure upon which it is <br /> to be mounted, such evidence shall not be required. <br /> (B) Standards for Stealth Rooftop or Building,Water Tower, or Transmission Line <br /> Mounted Antennas <br /> In addition to the standards established in Subsection A above, the following are <br /> applicable to all Stealth Rooftop or Building Water Tower. or Transmission Line Mounted <br /> Antennas: <br /> (1) Antennas shall not exceed 20 feet above the roofline of the building or support <br /> structure, water tank, or transmission line; <br /> (2) Commercial advertising shall not be allowed on an antenna; <br /> (3) Signals, lights, or illumination shall not be permitted on an antenna, unless <br /> required by the FCC or the FAA; <br /> (4) Any related unstaffed equipment building shall not contain more than 600 square <br /> feet of gross floor area per user or exceed 12 feet in height; <br /> (5) Documentation shall be required denoting that the erection of an antenna will not <br /> compromise the structural integrity of the building, water tank, or transmission <br /> lid <br /> () If an antenna is erected on a transmission line, documentation shall be required <br /> outlining that the antenna will not interfere, or be interfered with, by the normal <br /> operating characteristics of the transmission line; <br /> If the equipment building is located on the roof of the building, the area of the <br /> equipment building shall not occupy more than 25% of the roof area, and shall <br /> comply with all State of North Carolina Building Code requirements for the <br /> proposed and existing building; and <br /> Approval of the Planning Director to ensure consistency with the definition of <br /> stealth facility is required. Each application shall contain a rendering or <br /> photograph of the antenna including, but not limited to, colors and screening <br /> devices. <br /> (C) Standards for Non-Stealth Rooftop or Building,Water Tank, or Transmission Line <br /> Mounted Antennas <br /> In addition to the standards established in Sub-Section (A) above, the following are <br /> applicable to all Non-Stealth Rooftop eF BuildiRg Mounted Antennas: <br /> (1) Antennas shall not exceed 20 feet above the roofline of the subject building or <br /> support structure. water tank, or transmission line; <br /> (2) Antennas shall only be permitted on buildings or structures that are at least 33 <br /> feet tall. Antennas may be placed on buildings less than 33 feet tall if public <br /> safety needs warrant the antenna; <br /> (3) Antennas, and related equipment buildings, shall be located or screened to <br /> minimize the visual impact of the antenna upon adjacent properties and shall be <br /> of a material or color which matches the exterior of the building or structure upon <br /> which it is situated; <br /> (4) Commercial advertising shall not be allowed on an antenna; <br /> (5) Signals, lights, or illumination shall not be permitted on an antenna, unless <br /> required by the FCC or the FAA; <br /> (6) Any related unstaffed equipment building shall not contain more than 600 square <br /> feet of gross floor area per user or be more than 12 feet in height; <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-82 <br />