Definition of Tower from the Bradley County Zoning Resolution

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1 Definition of Tower from the Bradley County Zoning Resolution 43. TOWER. Any outdoor structure designed and constructed to support one (1) or more transmitting or receiving devices for telephone, radio or any similar wireless communication facilities. The following exceptions shall apply: Any citizens band or amateur radio station antenna; A ground or building mounted citizen band radio antenna less than forth (40) feet in height or an amateur radio antenna not more than seventy-five (75) feet in height, provided there is adequate clearance with adjacent structures; Satellite dish type antenna or a conventional type television antenna for the exclusive use of a residential occupancy; Mobile news or public information service antennas; Hand-held communication devices such as walkie-talkies, cell phones and similar type devices; Antenna owned by a public agency or its members used for emergency services public utilities, operations or maintenance services. 14. CELLULAR TOWERS A. Permit Application Requirements for new tower or co-location on existing tower. The applicant for a permit to locate or co-locate a tower is responsible for providing the following information to the Bradley County Building Inspector: 1. A site plan drawn to scale that shows the property lines of the site, the location of the tower in relation to the property lines, adjoining property located within 600 feet of the site by owner and use, distances from the base of the tower to adjoining property lines and the nearest habitable structure, proposed easement (s) by location and type and, the location of any accessory buildings proposed to be located on the site to include building setbacks from the property lines. 2. Proof of ownership or legal interest in the property. 3. Drawings by a registered engineer that describe the design and structural integrity of the tower, its supports and attachments. A certification that the tower has sufficient structural integrity to support more than one user. 4. A statement describing the general capability of the tower to serve more that one (1) user and indicating the owner s intent to allow shared use of the tower. B. Co-Location. Towers shall be required to accommodate the maximum number of transmitting facilities subject to the design capacity of the tower for the purpose of reducing the number of potential tower locations. Applicants for a tower permit are required to provide a statement that documents that no suitable existing facilities within the coverage area are available to the applicant. Documentation may include maps, letters from adjacent tower owners or calculations. Facilities include other towers or other buildings or structures. C. Permitted Locations by Zoning District. Towers shall be permitted in Professional (P-1), Commercial (C-1 and C-2), Industrial (I-1 and I-2) or Forestry, Agricultural and Residential (FAR). A tower, without exception, is not permitted in a Residential (R-1 and R-2) zoning district. D. Separation of Tower to Residential Uses. Tower separations shall be measured in straight line distance from the base of the tower structure to nearest Residential District (R-1 and R-2) or any single family, duplex or mobile home. The tower location shall, without exception, maintain a setback of at least the height of the tower plus ten (10) feet from any adjacent residentially zoned property (R-1 and R-2) or any single family, duplex or mobile home located within other zoning districts. Accessory uses shall maintain building setbacks as prescribed by the applicable zoning district. If there are no Residential Districts or any single family, duplex or mobile home within 300 feet, the building setbacks applicable to the zoning district wherein the tower is located shall apply. E. Security Fencing. The area surrounding the tower location, but not necessarily the entire lot, shall be enclosed with fencing adequate to secure the tower under normal circumstances. F. Landscaping and Aesthetics. Screening shall be provided to conform to the provisions of Article III. G. Abandoned Tower Policy. In the event a tower becomes obsolete or is out of service for any reason for six (6) consecutive months, the owner of record shall cause the tower to be dismantled and removed form the site and disposed of in the manner appropriate for disposal or re-use of the tower materials. A time period of one (1) year shall be provided from the time the tower is deemed to be out of service for the owner to either activate the tower or remove it from the site.

2 BRADLEY COUNTY BUILDING INSPECTIONS Cellular Tower Permit 155 Broad Street, NW * Cleveland, TN Phone: (423) Fax: (423) (THIS SPACE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY) Date of Issuance PERMIT NO. Site Address: Permit Fee $ City Zip Double Fee (if applicable) $ Zoning Classification: Land Disturbance Fee $ Towers are permitted in P1, C1, C2, I1, I2 and FAR. A tower, without exception is not permitted in an R1 or R2 zoning district. ($50 first acre, $25 ea additional acre disturbed) Flood Map No. & Zone: Total Fee $ Ch No. Cash Please print clearly or type. Failure to complete will delay process time. 1. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name or Business Name Phone Owners Street Address City State Zip 2. PROPERTY INFORMATION Tax Map Group Parcel Subdivision & Lot No. (If applicable) Name of Road or Street accessing property: Indicate existing structures (if any) on property and addresses to them if applicable. Are you replacing an existing structure? If yes, existing structure type and address 3. GENERAL INFORMATION Name of Provider requesting permit? Phone No. Fax No. Street Address City State Zip 4. CONTRACTOR INFORMATION According to TCA (3)(A)(i) and TCA any construction undertaking for which the total cost of the same is $25,000 or more is required to be performed by a person, firm or corporation licensed in this state. A classification of BC-B(sm) is required for commercial projects not exceeding $500,000. Otherwise, a BC-B or BC classification is required. For Cell Towers or Cell Tower Co-locates you may also have the S-Telecommunication/Cellular Tower Classification. General Contractor for Project with Name as it appears on license License No. Expiration Classification Limit Street Address City State Zip Contact Name Contact Phone No. Contact Cell Tower Permit Page 1 of 4 Rev. 4/2012

3 PERMIT NO. Estimated Project Cost $ 5. WORK DESCRIPTION Will project include the following? (A separate permit is required for Land Disturbance and Electrical) Land Disturbing Activities Yes No (If no, skip Section 5) (The mechanical removal of earth materials or vegetation.) How much earth will be disturbed? ( If over an acre disturbed, a State permit is required as well.) Estimated cost of Land Disturbing Activities Earthwork Contractor Electrical Work Yes No Estimated Cost Electrical Contractor Utilities: Name of power provider if construction consists of electrical work? Construction Type per 2006 IBC: Occupancy Group Improvement Type: (See below for specific requirements for permitting) I Per 2006 IBC: II CNew Tower Construction CEquipment Upgrade III U- Tower IV CExisting Tower Co-Locate CRepair V New Tower Construction: 1. A site plan drawn to scale that shows the property lines of the site, the location of the tower in relation to the property lines, adjoining property located within 600 feet of the site by owner and use, distances from the base of the tower to adjoining property lines and the nearest habitable structure, proposed easement(s) by location and type and, the location of any accessory buildings proposed to be located on the site to include building setbacks from the property lines. 2. Proof of ownership or legal interest in the property. 3. Drawings by a registered engineer licensed in the Sate of TN that describe the design and structural integrity of the tower, its supports and attachments. A certification that the tower has sufficient structural integrity to support more than one user. 4. A statement describing the general capability of the tower to serve more than one (1) user and indicating the owner's intent to allow shared use of the tower. Existing Tower Co-Locate/Equipment Upgrade or Repair 1. A site plan drawn to scale that shows the property lines of the site, the location of the tower in relation to the property lines, the location of any existing structures and any new proposed structures to be loacted on the site to include setbacks from the property lines. 2. A copy of the lease agreement. 3. Certification by a TN licensed engineer that the tower has sufficient structural integrity to support the addition of the proposed equipment. It is the responsibility of the owner or contractor to verify compliance with setback requirements. Setback requirements may vary dependant on property zoning. Cell Tower Permit Page 2 of 4 Rev. 4/2012

4 PERMIT NO. 6. LAND DISTURBANCE PERMIT (Section 5 to be completed if project consists of earth disturbance) Initial here if your project DOES NOT consist of earth disturbance. Initial that you have read and understand the following items must be accomplished BEFORE construction begins for this site: Silt fence or other sediment barriers must be properly installed along topographical contours down slope of the area to be disturbed prior to any grading, clearing, excavation and/or any other construction activity in which earth will be disturbed. Soil, sand, rock or other debris will be kept off the roads and storm drains. If for any reason some escapes the construction site, the debris must IMMEDIATELY BE PHYSICALLY REMOVED. Excavated topsoil to be reused must be stockpiled and encircled with PROPERLY installed silt fencing. This site shall contain a temporary stone construction entrance that shall be used by all traffic to access the site. The stone shall be 3/4 to 3 1/2 inch in diameter and shall be kept clean by adding more stone if needed. The minimum depth will be six (6) inches, width of twenty (20) feet, length of not less than thirty five (35) feet. (Fifty (50) feet preferable. Check that you have read and understand the following: Vegetative buffers or other protection must be provided along streams, rivers and ponds to avoid erosion of banks. Stabilization measures must be performed within seven (7) days in portions of the site where construction activities have temporarily or permanently ceased, and within fifteen (15) days after final grading. Designated areas such as non-disturbance forested buffers must be marked off and protected. Heavy equipment should not be operated or stored, nor materials handled or stored, within these areas. Sediment that has escaped the construction site and has collected in the street or drainage structures must immediately be physically removed. Sediment must be removed from sediment barriers, ponds and other sediment controls when design capacity has been reduced by 33%. Building and waste materials and non storm water discharges such as concrete, paint wash water, or machinery leakage or spillage must be managed to prevent them from entering the storm water system, ground water or nearby water body. BMP's (Best Management Practices) must be inspected by a qualified person who has passed an approved erosion and sedimentation course. Erosion prevention and sediment controls must be inspected before a rain event, weekly and 24 hours after.25" rain event. Name: The permitee shall maintain record of such checks and repairs. These records must be kept on site or in the office of the responsible person and available for review at any time by Stormwater or Building Inspections personnel. STATE OF TENNESSEE LEVEL ONE CERTIFIED EROSION INSPECTOR INFORMATION (Required for any project with earth disturbance) Address Contact No. Address if Applicable Acres Disturbed (If over a total acre disturbed State Permit is required) State Certification No. Will there be any work near a creek or stream? Yes No The permitting fee for land disturbance is $50 up to and including the first acre disturbed and $25 for each additional acre. Cell Tower Permit Page 3 of 4 Rev. 4/2012

5 PERMIT NO. 7. Signature and Certification The undersigned does hereby declare that the statements contained in this document and those submitted with this doucment are true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge, information and belief. Applicant Signature Date This document becomes the Building Permit when signed by the Building Department. Permit shall become invalid if authorized work is not commenced within thirty days of issuance or if work is suspended or abandoned for a period of six months. This permit is issued with the distinct understanding that the building for which this permit is issued is to be built in strict accordance with all adopted codes of Bradley County, TN. Please Print Name Approved By Date Cell Tower Permit Page 4 of 4 Rev. 4/2012