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2 EC 9.5750(5) Construction of Transmission Tower. The current system is a tiered approach, based on zoning of the proposed site. Current code allows construction of new towers as an Outright permitted use in the' C-4, I-1, I-2, and I-3 zones. We propose that even in the C-4, I-1, I-2, and I-3 z°nes, construction of new towers should be subject to a site review approval process. This will ensure compliance with all provisions of this code, particularly an independent technical review of RF aspects of the application. Zones in which towers are currently prohibited are AG, R-2, R-3, R-4, H, NR, and PRO. We propose that R-1 and RA should be added to this list, since the vast majority of residential neighborhoods in the Eugene area are either R-1 or RA. RA must be added because the Lane County Board of Commissioners recently adopted EC 9.5750 to apply on county lands within the Urban Growth Boundary, and most of the residential neighborhoods outside city limits and inside the UGB are zo'ned RA. Applications for towers in C-2 zoning should be subject to a Conditional Use Permit, rather than the current Site Site Review process; because there are a significant number of neighborhoods in which C-2 zoning is adjacent to residential zoning and/or use. Conditional use permits should be required in PL, C-2, C-3, S, and GO. EC 9.5750(6) Application Requirements. (a) Collocation of antennas. EC 9.5750(6)(a)1. Current code requires the applicant to give 'A description of proposed antennas' location, design, and height." The application requirements should also include engineering specifics such as effective radiated power (ERP), mounting angle of proposed antennas, and if antennas are to be placed on a rooftop, documentation by an independent RF engineer that the ERP will not be in · excess of FCC standards for rooftop installations.. For example, in February of 2002, we contacted the City of Eugene about an antenna array placed on the Bedac Building (EUG 0243) across from the then operational Santa Clara Elementary School. There are 16 antennas on the rooftop, and the newest six have an ERP of 1805 watts each. This newest installation puts the cumulative ERP at the Berjac Building in excess of the total 2000 watts FCC allows for rooftop installations. In response to our concern, Mr. McKerrow stated: "According to the City's telecommunication ordinance an applicant wishing to install telecommunication devices must meet all of the application requirements. One of the requirements Js documentation that shows the proposed equipment will meet FCC standards for electromagnetic radiation. The application for this permit included a report from a radio frequency engineer indicating FCC-approved equipment will be used and FCC guidelines met. The requirements of Eugene Code Section 9.5750(6) were satisfied and the permit was approved." IV-75