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Article 4: Use Standards
Section 4.2. Principal Uses
4.2.5. Principal Use-Specific Standards
June 23, 2017 Morrisville, NC
Page 4-24 Unified Development Ordinance
(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 .
(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.
(6) Signage
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.
(7) Lighting
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.