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Article 5: Uses Section 5.10: Standards for Telecommunication Facilities Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-102 The applicant agrees to the following as conditions in case the utility is to be abandoned: (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to be recorded within the Orange County Registrar of Deeds office indicating that the Class A Special Use Permit has been revoked. 5.9.7 Utilities Uses Not Listed (A) Submittal Requirements (1) In addition to the information required under Section 2.7of this Ordinance, the following shall be submitted as part of the application: (a) Detailed narrative outlining how the proposal is consistent with the Utilities land use definition as contained in Article 10 of this Ordinance. (b) Evidence any applicable local, State, or Federal licensing, permitting, development requirements have been satisfied. (B) Standards of Evaluation. (1) Facility shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines. (2) A Type D land use buffer, as detailed in Section 6.8.6 of the Ordinance, shall be installed/maintained along all property lines. SECTION 5.10: STANDARDS FOR TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES 5.10.1 Intent 47 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. 47 Please note staff anticipates significant modifications to this Section as part of a future amendment package to address inconsistencies in ‘submittal’ and ‘project evaluation’ criteria. 151