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16.264 Lane Code 16.264 (i) The tower shall be setback at least the height of the tower from an adjacent property line. (ii) A tract (contiguous property under the same ownership) shall be considered as' a single parcel for purposes of setbacks. (e) The proposed telecommunications tower is sited at least 1200 feet from nearby residences and schools not on the property owner/applicant, s tract or as far away from nearby residences and schools as it is sited from the closest dwelling on the property owner/applicant's tract, whichever is greater. (f) If access is obtained from a private road, the applicant shall be responsible as required by Oregon law for providing for improvements and maintenance to the private road that provides access to the subject property. In general, the applicant is responsible for impacts, to the private road as a result of activities conducted by the applicant. The applicant shall maintain ail necessary access easements and maintenance agreements for the private road as required by State law. " (g) In Forest zones, access from private roads and driveways shall comply With the Fire Safety Design Standards of LC 16.21 l(8)(e). (h) In Forest ZOnes, a fuel break shall extend 50 feet in all directions surrounding ancillary facilities containing propane or gas powered generating facilities. Vegetation within the fuel break may allow low shrubs (less than 24 inches in height). Trees shall be spaced with greater than 15 feet between the crowns and pruned to remove dead and low (less than 8 feet) branches. Nonflammable materials (i.e., rock) shall be placed next to the ancillary facilities. (6) Standards for Construction, Lighting, Signage and Fencing :of Telecommunication Facilities. The following standards shall apply to all new or replacement telecommunication facilities. (a) -The applicant shall submit a site-specific study of the tower site identifying the proposed color and surfacing of the tower and associated fnctures. Based on' the existing .conditions and vegetation at the proposed site, the tower must be constructed with material to reduce visibility of the tower by: (i) Use of non-reflective materials that minimize glare and are ~ colored similar to the sky Or adjacent background. A light gray shade is appropriate for blending the tower into the sky background. Nothing in this subsection preempts the coloring requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration or the Oregon Department of Aviation; (ii) Use of non-reflective materials' painted to match the existing or attached structure to blend into the surrounding environment; and (iii) Antenna and associated equipment located on the same · structure as the antenna shall be surfaced in a non-reflective material color to match the structure on which it is located. (b) An Oregon registered professional engineer shall certify that the construction of the tower complies with building code structural standards. (c) Prior to issuance of building permits for the tower, the applicant shall submit to the Building Official documentation from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Oregon Department of Aviation and any other local or state agency with jurisdiction that the tower has been reviewed and is not determined to be a hazard if constructed as proposed. (d) No lighting of communication facilities is allowed, except as required by the Federal Aviation Administration, Oregon Department of Aviation or 'other federal or state agency. Required lighting shall be shielded from the ground, to the extent practicable. Shielding of tower lighting onto nearby .properties shall be installed as part of construction of the tower. (e) Warning and safety signs,, up to three square feet in area, are allowed. All other signs are prohibited. 16-458 WI) l/c/00056.Chapter 16.250-264/T IV-24