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O ~ ~ PUBL{C HEARING ORDINANCE tDRAFTj Telecarnmunication Tower, Stealth - A telecommunication tower whose primary purpose is,.or visually appears to be, something other than the support of telecommunications equipment, the apparent purpose of the tower is customarily considered as accessory to a use that is allowed in the zoning district, and the structure and its primary use comply with the Orange County Zoning Ordinance. Whip Antenna -- A cylindrical antenna that transmits andlor receives signals in three hundred sixty (360) degrees. 6.18:1 Administrative Approval of Stealth Telecammunicatian Towers New stealth #elecommunication towers up to 78 feet in height, which are sufficiently disguised so as to minimize visual impact, maybe approved administratively by the Planning Staff provided that all of the provisions contained in Article 8.8.17a are met. Anew tower may be considered a stealth telecommunication tower if: the primary purpose of the structure is, ar visually appears to be, something other than the support of telecommunieatians equipment; the apparent purpose is customarily considered as accessary to a use which is allowed in the zoning district; and the structure and its primary use comply with the Grange County Zoning Qrdinance. The placement of telecamrnunicatian equipment on existing structures may be approved administratively provided that the equipment does not extend mare than 2Q feet above the, structure, , is-gFea#e~ and height and setback limitations of the Zoning Ordinance are met. 6.18.2 Telecammunicatians facilities as accessory, uses a) Telecommunications facilities, including monopole and stealth telecommunication towers above 75 feet and microcell facilities shall be permitted as an accessory,use in all districts in accordance with the provisions of this Orciinanc®, or as follows: 1) On property awned by the County ar any public entity except those designated as historic properties ar sites. The County shall authorize the application and use of County property after the applicant executes a lease agreement acceptable to the County. The County shall have na obligation whatsoever to execute such lease even if the applicant can meet the criteria set forth herein. b) Towers as part of existing utility poles shall be permitted as an accessory use. Towers shall be constructed as part of the existing utility poles or as replacements for the existing utility poles. No freestanding towers constructed exclusively for persona! wireless services shall be permitted. c) The placement of a new telecommunication tower to any zoning district must be approved as a Special Use, except as permitted in the Master Telecommunications Plan {"Plan"). d) Existing Towers 1) Telecommunications antennas may be placed on existing tOW@rs. G:1TKinglTower Ord2lCell Tower Ordinance RevB