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Goal 3 - A ricultural Lands To preserve and maintain agricultural lands. To preserve and maintain agricultural landswithin the urban growth boundary until the are y needed for urban development, this amendment prohibits the location of telecommunications facilities on agriculturally zoned land. All agriculturally zoned lands within the urban growth boundary are designated for a future urban use. Prohibiting the siting of telecommunication facilities will prevent the premature development of these lands in a manner that is not consistent with the Metro Plan. Goal 4 -Forest Lands To conserve forest lands for forest uses. There are no forest lands or areas designated or zoned for forest use that are affected by this amendment. Goal 5 - D en S aces Scenic and Historic Areas and Natural Resources To conserve open space and protect natural and scenic resources. The telecommunicationsordlnance prohibits newtelecommunicationstowers inthe historic and natural resource zoning districts. In addition, towers on prominent natural features including the ridgeline, Gillespie Butte, and Judkins Point are prohibited. Goal 6 -Air. Water and Land Resource Qualitx To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water, and land resources of the state. The telecommunications ordinance does not directly impact the quality ofthe air, water, or land resources of the state. Telecommunication facilities do not require staff to be on-site, therefore no wastewater discharge will be produced by these sites. The ordinance requires that the telecommunications providers submit documentation to the City verifying that emissions produced by the telecommunication facility do not exceed the limits established by the Federal Communications Commission. Goal 7 -Areas Sub'ect to Natural Disasters and Hazards To protect life and property from natural disasters and hazards. The telecommunications ordinance does not directly deal with the protection of life and Exhibit A to Crdinance 20078 - 2