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203 <br /> Article 5: Uses <br /> Section 5.10:Standards for Telecommunication Facilities <br /> MUpen removal of the fanilit., the Department shall cause a noti Ge to be+,.be <br /> reGeFded within the mmn e Gee ant.,Registrar of Deeds effine in tinatin <br /> that the Class A Spenial Use Permit has been r ,Okpel <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 <br /> their 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 <br /> Plan 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 f+Fsta Public Hearing of- in <br /> February of each -1-7 calendar year. Any applicant requesting modification of the Plan <br /> shall make application to the Planning Director on or before December 1 st of each <br /> year. The fee for modifying the Plan shall be that as set forth in the Orange County <br /> 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 <br /> for modifying the Plan as set forth in the Orange County Schedule of Fees,the <br /> Planning Director shall inform interested parties that the property has been withdrawn <br /> from consideration. Removal of the property from the Plan shall be processed as a <br /> modification as detailed herein. <br /> 5.10.3 Annual Telecommunications Projection Meeting(ATPM) <br /> (A) Purpose and Outcome <br /> 117 Updating language to reflect current public hearing process. <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-76 <br />