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I, i 26 Article 5: Uses Section 5.10:Standards for Telecommunication Facilities i i (g) A Type D Land Use Buffer shall be provided along any portion of the perimeter of the parcel easement or leasehold area located adjacent to property zoned or otherwise utilized for, residential use except where such property is owned leased or consists of other utility easements currently used for electrical distribution or transmission purposes. Existing vegetation may be used to satisfy the landscaping requirements. (3) Decommissioning The applicant agrees to the following as conditions in case the utility is to be abandoned: L (a) The owner/operator of the facility is required to notify the Orange County Planning Director in writing 60 days prior to planned the cessation or abandonment of the facility for any reason. This notice shall provide the exact date when the use of the facility will cease. (b) Documentation shall be provided indicating that the public utility purchasing the power has been made aware of the decision. (c) The facility shall be removed within 12 months from the date the applicant ceases use of the facility. (d) Once the infrastructure is removed the property, the owner shall obtain the necessary Erosion Control permits to re-stabilize the property. The time frame for completion shall be determined by the Orange County Erosion Control Officer. (e) The owner shall provide financial security in form and amount acceptable to the County to secure the expense of dismantling and removing said structures. (f) Upon removal of the facility, the Department shall cause a notice to be recorded within the Orange County Registrar of Deeds office indicating that the Class A Special Use Permit has been revoked. MUR05910131IM-1 M1,1-1121 R 111 V111101[073001 kin 5.10.1 Intent The regulations contained herein are designed to provide for the safe and efficient integration of facilities necessary for the provision of advanced wireless telecommunications services through the community with the goal of establishing reliable wireless service to the public, governmental agencies, and first responders in a manner that provides for the public safety and general welfare of its citizens. 5.10.2 Master Telecommunications Plan ("Plan") (A) The Plan is intended to assist providers in their search for suitable locations to build their service network. The County may develop the Plan (map), which would display locations within the County's zoning jurisdiction where property owners have expressed formal,written, interest in allowing construction of telecommunications equipment. (B) Information that may be shown on the base Plan will include, but not limited to: (1) Existing towers, (2) Major transmission lines, (3) County-defined Natural Areas, (4) Historic properties, (5) Scenic corridors, Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-81