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property from natural disasters and hazards. As part of the normal building permit review, information on structural stability, the ability of a tower to withstand wind, and information on soils will be required as necessary to ensure public safety. Goal S -Recreational Needs To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, where appropriate to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities, including destination resorts. The telecommunications ordinance provides for a site review process before telecommunication facilities can be located on land zoned Public Land. The proposed location of a telecommunication facility on Public Land would require a finding that the facility is compatible with surroundings which could include athletic f elds, playgrounds, or passive recreation areas. Goal 9 -Economic Develo ment To diversify and improve the economy of the state. The telecommunications ordinance recognizes the need for telecommunication systems, operated by a variety of providers, to be constructed in Eugene. The ordinance encourages the location of telecommunication facilities in preferred areas by creating a streamlined process for siting transmission towers in industrial and commerciallindustrial areas. In areas of the community where location of such facilities will have a greater impact, such as low density residential areas, additional opportunities for city review and public input are provided. The ordinance establishes reasonable restrictions on the siting of telecommunicationlacilities and establishes standards forthe design of those facilities. The ordinance ensures that all telecommunication providers are treated equally. Goal ~ 0 -Housing To provide for the housing needs of citizens of the state. The telecommunications ordinance encourages the location of telecommunication facilities in zoning districts other than residential districts through a tiered review process. In the event that a telecommunications provider believes that location of a transmission tower in a low density residential zoning district is necessary, the ordinance ensures opportunities forpublic inputthrough the requirementforaconditional use process. The conditional use process provides for public notice to surrounding property owners and affected neighborhood groups and requires a public hearing. The telecommunication ordinance establishes more restrictive standards for height, Exhibit A to Grdinance 2oo7S - 3