[Durham INC] FW: Text Amendment Sendout for TC1100001, Broadcast Towers

[Pat Carstensen]

THis is for TV/radio towers (cell phone towers are handled separately). It adds a requirement for a minor special use permit and clarifies what is "visual impact."

Regards, pat
Subject: Text Amendment Sendout for TC1100001, Broadcast Towers
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:43:35 -0500
From: Wade.Griffin at durhamnc.gov



Please be advised of the upcoming proposed change to the text of the Durham Unified Development Ordinance (UDO):  Text Change TC1100001 proposes revisions relating to broadcast towers to the following sections of the Unified Development Ordinance:  Sec. 5.1, Use Table; Sec. 5.3, Limited Use Standards, and Sec. 16.3, Defined Terms. The proposed revisions would 1) require minor special use permits for the towers to provide nearby property owners with notice and opportunity to participate in the review process; 2) ensure that illumination is the minimum required by federal law; and 3) improve consideration of alternatives to reduce impact on nearby properties. The Durham Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on TC11000001 on March 8, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 101 City Hall Plaza.  The text of the proposed change may be viewed at www.durhamnc.gov/council/ord_changes/ . Once the agenda is finalized, the staff memo may be viewed under “Schedule” at www.durhamnc.gov/departments/planning/planning_commission.cfm. Interested parties may appear at the public hearing.  Substantial changes to the proposed action may be made following the public hearing. For more information please contact Julia Mullen, 560-4137 x28255; julia.mullen at durhamnc.gov . Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act - A person with a disability may receive an auxiliary aid or service to effectively participate in city government activities by contacting the ADA Coordinator, voice 919-560-4197, fax 560-4196, TTY 919-560-1200, or ADA at durhamnc.gov, as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.

 Wade GriffinPlannerDurham City/County Planning Department101 City Hall PlazaDurham NC 27701Phone: 919-560-4137 x28229Fax    : 919-560-4641www.durhamnc.gov/departments/planning  		 	   		  
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