HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA201300001 FCC Agreement DefinitionFCC Programmatic Agreement Definition of "Substantial increase in the
size of the tower"
"Substantial increase in the size of the tower" means:
1) The mounting of the proposed antenna on the tower would increase the existing height of the tower
by more than 10 %, or by the height of one additional antenna array with separation from the nearest
existing antenna not to exceed twenty feet, whichever is greater, except that the mounting of the
proposed antenna may exceed the size limits set forth in this paragraph if necessary to avoid
interference with existing antennas; or
2) The mounting of the proposed antenna would involve the installation of more than the standard
number of new equipment cabinets for the technology involved, not to exceed four, or more than one
new equipment shelter; or
3) The mounting of the proposed antenna would involve adding an appurtenance to the body of the
tower that would protrude from the edge of the tower more than twenty feet, or more than the width
of the tower structure at the level of the appurtenance, whichever is greater, except that the mounting
of the proposed antenna may exceed the size limits set forth in this paragraph if necessary to shelter
the antenna from inclement weather or to connect the antenna to the tower via cable; or
4) The mounting of the proposed antenna would involve excavation outside the current tower site,
defined as the current boundaries of the leased or owned property surrounding the tower and any
access or utility easements currently related to the site.