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Article 5: Uses 20 <br /> Section 5.10: Standards for Telecommunication Facilities <br /> (d) The antenna shall not extend more than ten feet above the existing pole <br /> height. If the pole is replaced to withstand the addition of <br /> telecommunications equipment, then the same restriction shall apply <br /> except that the utility pole may be 20 feet higher than the adjacent pole <br /> heights. <br /> (e) Placement of an antenna on a utility pole shall only be on poles owned or <br /> operated by a public utility authorized to operate in the County, a County <br /> franchisee, or Orange County. <br /> (f) All relocation costs associated with any relocation of the antenna <br /> necessitated by roadway or sidewalk improvements shall be borne by <br /> the telecommunications provider. <br /> 5.10.8 Wireless Telecommunications Support Structures—Submittal and Review Requirements <br /> (A) General Submittal Requirements for all Telecommunication Support Structures <br /> (1) Submittal Requirements <br /> (a) A site plan and site plan application package prepared in accordance <br /> with Section 2.5 shall be presented for approval to the Planning Division <br /> including all requirements for site development plan approval as <br /> required. <br /> (b) A detailed description of the proposed telecommunication support <br /> structure(i.e. monopole, self-supporting lattice, etc.) including a detailed <br /> narrative description and explanation of the specific objective(s)for the <br /> new facility including a description as to the coverage and/or capacity, <br /> technical requirements, and the identified boundaries of the specific <br /> geographic area of intended coverage for the proposed <br /> telecommunication support structure. <br /> (c) Elevation drawings and color renderings of the proposed tower showing: <br /> (i) The vertical rendition of the telecommunication support <br /> structure(s) identifying all users and attachments, <br /> (ii) All related fixtures, structures, appurtenances and apparatus <br /> including the height of said structures above the lowest adjacent <br /> pre-existing grade, <br /> (iii) The materials that will be used on site for said structures <br /> including their color and any proposed lighting and shielding <br /> devices, and <br /> (iv) If the facility is intended to be a stealth, as defined herein, the <br /> colors and screening devices for the Planning Director to verify <br /> consistency with applicable definitions. <br /> (d) A signed statement from the applicant certifying that the proposed <br /> telecommunication support structure: <br /> (i) Shall be maintained in a safe manner, <br /> (ii) Is in compliance with all conditions of all applicable permits and <br /> authorizations without exception, and <br /> (iii) Is in compliance with all applicable and permissible local, State, <br /> and Federal rules and regulations. <br /> (e) A statement, prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of <br /> North Carolina,which through rational engineering analysis, certifies the <br /> tower's compliance with applicable standards as set forth in the State of <br /> North Carolina Building Code, and any associated regulations; and <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-85 <br />