Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - April 2019

Article 4: Use Standards Section 4.2. Principal Uses 4.2.5. Principal Use-Specific Standards

(B) Locate equipment behind a secured, fenced area with a landscaped perimeter An evergreen landscape buffer shall surround the perimeter of the DAS Wired Hub per the buffer requirements identified in Section 4.2.5.D.4.g(8) below .

(C)

Roof-top equipment

DAS Wi red Hub equipment shall be screened from public view in a manner that is consistent with the architectural style of the building upon which the DAS Wired Hub is located.

(3) DAS Wired Hub Compound Area

The DAS Wired Hub compound area shall not be used for the storage of any excess equipment or hazardous materials. Outdoor storage yards shall be prohibited within a compound area.

(4) Equipment cabinets and shelters

Cabinets and shelters shall not be visible from pedestrian and vehicular right-of-way views. Cabinets may be provided within the principal building, behind a screen on a rooftop, or on the ground within the fenced-in and screened DAS Wired Hub compound area.

(5) Fencing

The DAS Wired Hub compound area shall be enclosed with an opaque black vinyl-coated fence or wall with an access gate to minimize opportunities for unauthorized access, climbing, vandalism, graffiti and other conditions that would result in hazardous conditions, visual blight and attractive nuisances. The fence or wall shall be no less than the above grade height of any equipment within the compound area, which shall not be taller than one story, unless located in a flood zone. Commercial messages are prohibited on any tower or fencing. Required noncommercial signage shall be subject to the following requirements: (A) The only signage that is permitted upon a DAS Wired Hub or compound area fence shall be informational such as the party responsible for the operation and maintenance of the facility, and any additional security and safety signs as applicable. (B) If more than 220 voltage is necessary for the operation of the facility, signs located every twenty feet and attached to the fence shall display in large, bold, high contrast letters, minimum height of each letter four inches, the following: “HIGH VOLTAGE - DANGER.” (C) Nameplate signage shall be provided, in an easily visible location, including the address and telephone number of the contact to reach in the event of an emergency or equipment malfunction, including property manager signs as applicable. Lighting on DAS Wired Hub shall be limited to that required for compliance with FCC or FAA minimum standards. Any lighting required by the FAA must be of the minimum intensity and number of flashes per minute (i.e., the longest duration between flashes) allowable by the FAA. Strobe light standards are prohibited unless required by the FAA. The lights shall be oriented so as not to project directly onto surrounding property, consistent with FAA requirements.

(6) Signage

(7) Lighting

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