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setbacks, and noise for transmission towers located in low density residential districts than for towers located in some other zoning districts. To prevent visual clutter throughout residential neighborhoods, the ordinance requires ancillary facilities, associated with transmission towers or located as a stand alone feature, to be placed underground to the maximum extent that is technologically possible. The standards established by the ordinance are intended to reduce the operational, visual, and potential nuisance impact of telecommunication facilities on the surrounding residential neighborhood. The ordinance provides an opportunity for a variance from some of the requirements noted above. The telecommunications ordinance prohibits the construction of new transmission towers in medium and high density residential districts. The supply of lands designated for medium and high density residential use is limited. This ordinance preserves this land for its designated use consistent with the Metro Plan, The ordinance permits collocation of antennas on buildings, light or utility poles, or watertowers inthese districts under certain conditions recognizing that medium and high density residential development utilizes taller buildings providing collocation opportunities. Goal ~ 1-Public Facilities and Services To plan and developtimely, orderly, and efficient arrangement of publicfacilities and service to serve as a framework for urban and rural development. The telecommunications ordinance does not directly impact public facilities and services. Telecommunications facilities do not require sanitary sewer or water service since no employees are based at these facilities. These facilities are not significant traffic generators again because no ane will be employed at the site. The telecommunications facilities themselves are not public facilities. These facilities are privately owned and operated by a variety of companies vying for a market share in the highly competitive telecommunications business. Goal 12 -Trans ortation To provide and encourage a safe, convenient, and economic transportation system. The telecommunications ordinance does not relate directly to transportation. The telecommunications facilities do not require on-site staff to operate the facility. Telecommunications staff anticipate visiting the site one to two times per month for maintenance and security checks. Goal ~ 3 - Eneray Conservation To conserve energy, Exhibit A to Ordinance 20075 - 4