20070355 General Info Handout 10022007
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES (WCF’S)
Definition:
Wireless communication facility (WCF)” means a facility for the transmission and/or reception of radio or microwave signals
used for commercial communications, cellular phone, personal communications services, enhanced specialized mobile radio, and any other wireless services licensed by the Federal Communication
Commission (FCC) and unlicensed wireless services. WCFs are either “freestanding” (equipment mounted on a freestanding support structure) or “attached” (equipment affixed to or erected
upon existing buildings, water tanks, utility poles or other existing structures). Generally WCFs are composed of two or more of the following components:
1. Antenna;
2. Support structure;
3. Equipme
nt enclosure;
4. Security barrier. The term does not include a “residential antenna”
**The proposed facility would generate radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMF’s). The
Telecommunications Act of 1996 prohibits local governments or instrumentalities of local governments from considering possible health effects
From RF emissions, to the extent the facility
complies
Priority Locations:
The applicant has proposed the facility to be located in an Industrial Zone which is listed as a priority location.
Design Standards for a Free standing
Mono Pole as proposed by applicant:
Setbacks The setback shall be measured from the base of the WCF tower to the property line of the parcel on which it is located. Setback shall be
one hundred ten percent of tower height, including antennas. A maximum 50 percent reduction to the setbacks may be granted by the approval authority, in a priority location only
Height One
hundred fifty feet including antennas for WCFs located in a priority location or 60 feet in a secondary location.
Third party Technical Review:
The SPRC may require technical review
by a third party as part of the permit review process for reassurance of accuracy of completeness of submission, and applicability of techniques and methodology.
Siting and Screening:
1. Siting
. Significant visual impacts of a WCF, from the front and rear of any residence on adjacent properties and for any residence across the roadway from the WCF, shall be minimized to the
maximum extent feasible through careful siting.
2. Color. WCF towers and antennas shall have a nonglare finish to blend with the surroundings or horizon unless a different color is required
by the FCC or FAA. The finish must be approved by the approval authority.
3. If site is not a treed area: a minimum 20-foot-wide buffer around the perimeter outside of the fenced site,
excluding the access point, shall be planted with site-obscuring conifer trees. The trees shall be planted six feet on center in at least three offset rows. The trees shall be a minimum
of six feet in height at the time of planting and shall be maintained in a green and growing state so long as the tower is on the site. Planting shall occur prior to the tower becoming
operational.
4. The approval authority may modify the screening requirements where existing structures on-site, existing vegetation along the parcel perimeter, or topography provide
adequate screening.
Security:
A minimum six-foot high chain link fence with privacy slats and topped with three strands of barbed wire shall be installed around the perimeter of the
site for public safety and security purposes. All freestanding WCFs shall be fitted with anti-climbing devices.
Radio frequency standards:
The applicant shall comply with federal standards
for radio frequency emissions.
The applicant shall ensure that the WCF will not cause localized interference with the reception of area television or radio broadcasts.
The applicant
has provided the following as part of the Application Requirements for a Wireless Communication Facility:
The proposed color(s) of the facility including antennas and the method and
color of fencing
Evidence justifying the need for a WCF in the proposed priority location and a WCF of the proposed height not to exceed 150 feet.
Documentation that the WCF will not
cause substantial noise or interference with electrical, transmission or reception functions or cause similar disturbances.
Proof that the applicant is licensed by the FCC
Information
identifying the radio frequencies to be received, transmitted, or relayed from the facility and demonstrating compliance with FCC standards.
Documentation that the WCF antenna and support
structure are safe and the surrounding areas will not be negatively affected by WCF failure, falling ice, or other debris or interference.
Compliance with all (FFA) Federal Aviation
Administration regulations
Documentation that adequate security measures will be provided, including anti-climbing devices.
Aerial test photos (e.g., balloon) from all four directions
off-site.