Agenda - 05-18-2021; 6-a - Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments

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Article 5: Uses 195 Section 5.10: Standards for Telecommunication Facilities MUpon removal of the facility, the Department� r sh llaF� ootictic_ar cause a notice to be recorded within the Orange Co my Registrar of Deeds office inrliootino that the Class A Special Use Derma has been revoked SECTION1 • ' TELECOMMUNICATION 5.1 1 Intent e regulations contained herein are designed to provide for the safe and efficient int ration of faci' "es necessary for the provision of advanced wireless telecommunications serv' es through the co unity with the goal of establishing reliable wireless service to the publi governmental agencies, d first responders in a manner that provides for the public safety d general welfare of its citizens. 5.10.2 Master Telecomm 'cations Plan ("Plan") (A) The Plan is i nded to assist providers in their sear for suitable locations to build their service net rk. The County may develop a Plan (map), which would display locations within the aunty's zoning jurisdictio where property owners have expressed formal, writ interest in allowi construction of telecommunications equipment. (B) Information that may be shown n t base Plan will include, but not limited to: (1) Existing towers, (2) Major transmission line , (3) County-defined N ral Areas, (4) Historic prope es, (5) Scenic co idors, (6) Know bird migratory patterns through the County, (7) V untary Agricultural Districts, and (8) Publicly-owned or quasi-public lands. (C) In order to participate in the Plan, all owner(s), or their legally binding representatives, shall submit an application on a form prepared by the Plannin Department requesting inclusion. (D) All telecommunication providers who elect to construct facilities on properties in the Plan shall provide all necessary and requested information to the County's telecommunications consultant. (E) Modification of the Plan may be considered annually at the firsta Public Hearing of thein February of each"—o calendar year. Any applicant requesting modification of the Plan shall make application to the Planning Director on or before December 1st of each year. The fee for modifying the Plan shall be that as set forth in the Orange County Schedule of Fees. (F) Withdrawal from the Plan is permitted if any owner submits, to the Planning Director, a notarized statement requesting same. Upon receipt of the request, including any fee for modifying the Plan as set forth in the Orange County Schedule of Fees, the Planning Director shall inform interested parties that the property has been withdrawn from consideration. Removal of the property from the Plan shall be processed as a modification as detailed herein. 110 Updating language to reflect current public hearing process. Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-76