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(f) The applicant shall submit proof of liability insurance covering bodily <br />injury and property damage demonstrating a minimum coverage limit of $ <br />500,000.00 per occurrence. <br />(g) A Type D Land Use Buffer shall be provided along any portion of the <br />perimeter of the parcel, easement, or leasehold area located adjacent to <br />property zoned, or otherwise utilized for, residential use except where <br />such property is owned, leased or consists of other utility easements <br />currently used for electrical distribution or transmission purposes. <br />Existing vegetation may be used to satisfy the landscaping requirements. <br />(3) Decommissioning <br />The applicant agrees to the following as conditions in case the utility is to be <br />abandoned: <br />(a) The owner/operator of the facility is required to notify the Orange County <br />Planning Director in writing 60 days prior to planned the cessation or <br />abandonment of the facility for any reason. This notice shall provide the <br />exact date when the use of the facility will cease. <br />(b) Documentation shall be provided indicating that the public utility <br />purchasing the power has been made aware of the decision. <br />(c) The facility shall be removed within 12 months from the date the <br />applicant ceases use of the facility. <br />(d) Once the infrastructure is removed the property, the owner shall obtain <br />the necessary Erosion Control permits to re-stabilize the property. The <br />time frame for completion shall be determined by the Orange County <br />Erosion Control Officer. <br />(e) The owner shall provide financial security in form and amount acceptable <br />to the County to secure the expense of dismantling and removing said <br />structures. <br />(f) Upon removal of the facility, the Department shall cause a notice to be <br />recorded within the Orange County Registrar of Deeds office indicating <br />that the Class A Special Use Permit has been revoked. <br />SECTION 5.10: STANDARDS FOR TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES <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 (“Plan”) <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 />47