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Staff Note: We are including all of Section 5.10 <br />to provide the Board with the necessary <br />context of the proposed amendments. <br />This amendment, however, is only intended to <br />address incorporation of new language within <br />State law. <br />Article 5: Uses <br />Section 5 10: Standards for Telecommunication Facilities <br />removed within 12 months from the d <br />se of the facility. / <br />ture is removed the pr �, the owner shall obtain <br />Jon Control pe�o re- stabilize the property. The <br />pletiorijs.bane determined by the Orange County <br />Staff cannot make wholesale changes to non- rovide filmp ial security in form and amount acceptable <br />relevant sections due to the nature of the ecure the expe f dismantling and removing said <br />public hearing legal advertisement. <br />he facility, the Department shall c a notice to be <br />e Orange County Registrar of Deeds o i dicating <br />pecial Use Permit has been revoked. <br />5.10.1 Intent <br />The regulations contained herein are designed to provide for the safe and efficient integration of <br />facilities necessary for the provision of advanced wireless telecommunications services through <br />the community with the goal of establishing reliable wireless service to the public, governmental <br />agencies, and first responders in a manner that provides for the public safety and general welfare <br />of its citizens. <br />5.10.2 Master Telecommunications Plan ( "P <br />(A) The Plan is intended to assist providers in their search for suitable locations to build their <br />service network. The County may develop the Plan (map), which would display <br />locations within the County's zoning jurisdiction where property owners have expressed <br />formal, written, interest in allowing construction of telecommunications equipment. <br />(B) Information that may be shown on the base Plan will include, but not limited to: <br />(1) Existing towers, <br />(2) Major transmission lines, <br />(3) County- defined Natural Areas, <br />(4) Historic properties, <br />(5) Scenic corridors, <br />(6) Known bird migratory patterns through the County, <br />(7) Voluntary Agricultural Districts, and <br />(8) Publicly -owned or quasi - public lands. <br />(C) In order to participate in the Plan, all owner(s), or their legally binding representatives, <br />shall submit an application on a form prepared by the Planning Department requesting <br />inclusion <br />(D) All telecommunication providers who elect to construct facilities on properties in the Plan <br />shall provide all necessary and requested information to the County's <br />telecommunications consultant. <br />(E) Modification of the Plan may be considered annually at the February Quarterly Public <br />Hearing. Any applicant requesting modification of the Plan shall make application to the <br />Planning Director on or before December 1st of each year. The fee for modifying the <br />Plan shall be that as set forth in the Orange County Schedule of Fees. <br />(F) Withdrawal from the Plan is permitted if any owner submits, to the Planning Director, a <br />notarized statement requesting same. Upon receipt of the request, including any fee for <br />modifying the Plan as set forth in the Orange County Schedule of Fees, the Planning <br />Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 5 -80 <br />