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Article 5: Uses 33 <br /> Section 5.10: Standards for Telecommunication Facilities <br /> (vi) A sign no larger than four square feet containing the name(s) of <br /> the owner(s) and operator(s)of the antenna(s) as well as <br /> emergency phone number(s) shall be installed. The sign shall <br /> be on the equipment shelter or cabinet of the applicant and be <br /> visible from the access point of the site and must identify the <br /> equipment owner of the shelter or cabinet. <br /> (vii) On tower sites, an FCC registration sign, as applicable, is also to <br /> be present. The signs shall not be lighted, unless applicable law, <br /> rule or regulation requires lighting. <br /> (viii) The use of any portion of a tower for signs or advertising <br /> purposes including company name, banners, streamers, etc. <br /> shall be strictly prohibited. <br /> (ix) Mobile or immobile equipment not used in direct support of a <br /> tower facility shall not be stored or parked on the site of the <br /> telecommunication tower, unless repairs to the tower are being <br /> made. <br /> (5) Bond Security <br /> (a) The applicant and the owner of record of any proposed facility property <br /> site shall, at its cost and expense, be jointly required to execute and file <br /> with the County a bond, or other form of security acceptable to the <br /> County as to type of security and the form and manner of execution, in <br /> an amount of at least $75,000.00 for a tower and with such sureties as <br /> are deemed sufficient by the County to assure the faithful performance of <br /> the terms and conditions of this Section and conditions of any Special <br /> Use Permit issued pursuant to this Section. <br /> (b) The full amount of the bond or security shall remain in full force and <br /> effect throughout the term of the Special Use Permit and/or until any <br /> necessary site restoration is completed to restore the site to a condition <br /> comparable to that,which existed prior to the issuance of the original <br /> Special Use Permit.Tower Inspection <br /> (6) Liability Insurance <br /> (a) A holder of a Special Use Permit for a wireless support structure shall <br /> secure and at all times maintain public liability insurance for personal <br /> injuries, death and property damage, and umbrella insurance coverage, <br /> for the duration of the Special Use Permit in the following amounts: <br /> (I) Commercial General Liability covering personal injuries, death <br /> and property damage: $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 <br /> aggregate; and <br /> (ii) Automobile Coverage: $1,000,000.00 per occurrence/ <br /> $2,000,000 aggregate; and <br /> (iii) A$3,000,000 Umbrella coverage; and <br /> (iv) Workers Compensation and Disability: Statutory amounts. <br /> (b) For a wireless support structure on County property, the Commercial <br /> General Liability insurance policy shall specifically name the County as <br /> an additional insured. The insurance policies shall be issued by an <br /> agent or representative of an insurance company licensed to do <br /> business in the State and with a Best's rating of at least A. <br /> (c) The insurance policies shall contain an endorsement obligating the <br /> insurance company to furnish the County with at least 30 days prior <br /> written notice in advance of the cancellation of the insurance. <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-98 <br />