Zoning Ordinance

submission of a site plan in accordance with the following provisions and all other provisions of this Ordinance shall be required.

1. If the proposed tower is a new tower not on an existing utility structure, the site plan shall show the location of the initial users’ accessory structure and the location of two (2) future accessory structures.

2. A letter of intent from the owner and any successive owners allowing for the shared use of the tower.

3. A letter from a professional engineer certifying that the towers height and design complies with these regulations and all applicable structural standards and, also, describes the tower’s capacity which includes the number and type of antennas that can be accommodated.

4. A letter indicating why existing towers within one (1) mile of the proposed towers location cannot be utilized.

5. A site plan where the regulations are applicable, per Section 4.17 of this Ordinance, reviewed and approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

II. SMALL CELL SUPPORT STRUCTURES

A. Definitions

The following terms shall apply to Small Cell Support Structures, as provided for in the remainder of this Ordinance. For terms not defined herein, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) definition shall apply.

Antennas or Related Equipment: Any transmitting, receiving or other equipment used in conjunction with a Wireless Communications Facility. The term includes utility or transmission equipment, power supplies, generators, batteries, cables, equipment buildings, cabinets and storage sheds, shelters, or similar equipment. This definition does not include Towers.

Applicant: An Applicant is a person or entity who is authorized by the provisions of this Ordinance to file for approval under these regulations.

Application: An Application is the completed site plan application form and all accompanying documents, exhibits, and fees required of an Applicant by the City of Athens as part of a submission for review. Base Station: Equipment at a fixed location that enables Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) licensed or authorized wireless communication between user equipment and a communication network. Cellular Telecommunications Services: A retail telecommunications service that uses radio signals transmitted through cell sites and switching stations. Co-Location: Locating more than one (1) transmission Antenna or Related Equipment on the same Small Cell Support Structure or Tower.

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