R61. - Radio, Television or Communication Transmission Towers.

A.

Transmission towers shall comply with the following setbacks:

1.

Towers shall be sited to contain all ice-fall or debris from tower failure within the setback area. The minimum distance from the tower's base to the property line shall be one (1) foot for each vertical foot of the tower's height. However, a lesser setback shall be permitted upon certification by a NC Registered Professional Engineer which ensures that the fall area of the tower and any appurtenances will be within the setback area proposed.

2.

The minimum distance from the tower's base to any existing dwelling or dwelling under construction shall be one (1) foot to each vertical foot of the tower's height.

B.

No vehicles or materials shall be stored on the premises; and no offices shall be permitted.

C.

All buildings shall be setback at least twenty (20) feet from all property lines and shall be designed and landscaped with a buffer strip in such a way as to blend in with surrounding area.

D.

All structures shall be enclosed by a chain link fence at least eight (8) feet in height.

E.

Transmission towers with a height of three hundred (300) feet or greater shall be subject to Board of Adjustment approval as a special use.

F.

Transmission towers with a height of one hundred (100) feet or greater shall be designed and constructed to permit the capability for co-location of at least one additional wireless telecommunication use.

G.

Transmission towers shall not be located within two thousand (2,000) feet of any other existing transmissions tower, unless concealed within a church steeple, farm silo, or other architecturally designed encasement.

H.

Transmission Towers shall provide a determination of "no hazard" from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).