WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES (WCF)
APPLICATION PACKET
Step 1. Pre-Application Meeting with Planning Staff
The applicant must schedule a pre-submittal meeting with Planning Staff to discuss the prelimi-
nary assessment of the request, adopted plans, and process. The applicant should provide a
sketch plan for the pre-application meeting.
Step 2. Project Review Team Meeting with County Staff
The applicant needs to schedule a meeting with County Staff to discuss local and state ap-
proval processes and the projected infrastructure needs.
Step 3. Application Submittal
The applicant must submit a complete application packet on or before the submittal dead-
line. This includes:
□ $2,500.00 for new tower review plus postage for adjacent properties.
□ A detailed Rezoning Map / Site Specific Development Plan.
Step 4. Administrative Review
Planning Staff will review the request and provide the following public notifications prior to both
the Planning Board meeting and the Board of Commissioners meeting / public hearing:
All adjacent property owners will be notified by certified mail.
A notice will be placed in the newspaper containing information about the
meeting.
A sign will be posted on the property visible from the nearest public road.
Step 5. Community Meeting
Community meetings are opportunities for informal communication between applicants and
the owners and occupants of nearby lands, and other residents who may be affected by the
application and to provide the applicant an opportunity to hear comments and concerns
about the proposal as a means of resolving conflicts, where possible.
Step 6. Planning Board Meeting
Planning Staff will present the request to the Planning Board. It is highly recommended that the
applicant attend the meeting to answer any questions raised at the meeting. The Planning
Board will make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.
Step 7. Board of Commissioners MeetingCall To
Planning Staff will present the request to the Board of Commissioners to schedule a Public
Hearing. Applicants need not be present at this meeting.
Step 8. Board of Commissioners MeetingPublic Hearing
Planning Staff will present the request to the Board of Commissioners. A public hearing will be
held. It is highly recommended that the applicant attend the meeting to answer any ques-
tions raised at the meeting. The Board of Commissioners will make a final decision.
Step 1.
Pre-Application Meeting
with Planning Staff
Step 7.
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Call To
Step 8.
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Public Hearing
(Adjacent owners notified by mail)
Step 6.
Planning Board Meeting
(Adjacent owners notified by mail)
Step 2.
Project Review Team Meeting
with County Staff
Step 3.
Application Submittal
Step 4.
Administrative Review
Step 5.
Community Meeting
County of Moore
Planning and Transportation
Inspections/Permitting: (910) 947-2221
Planning: (910) 947-5010
Transportation: (910) 947-3389
Fax: (910) 947-1303
Site Specific Development Plan
Chapter 4 Section 2 of the Moore County Unified Development Ordinance.
A site specific development plan includes:
1. Dimension of property (front, side, and rear property lines)
2. Dimensions and locations of any existing or proposed buildings and signs
3. Existing and proposed uses of building(s) and/or land
4. Non-residential floor plans
5. Existing and proposed street right-of-ways and/or easements
6. Current and /or proposed setbacks from property lines, easements, and
ROWs
7. Dimensions and locations of driveway, parking lots, and parking spaces
8. Dimensions and location of loading and unloading areas
9. Existing and proposed utilities
10. Non-residential screening plan
11. Significant natural features including floodplain, wetlands, lakes, streams, etc.
12. Existing and proposed impervious surface percentages
13. Location of any stormwater control devices, any stormwater control plans, and the
name of the certifying engineer
14. Phasing plans
15. Any other information which the Administrator deems necessary as required per lo-
cal, state, or federal law.
Application Submittal Deadlines / Meetings
A date and location for a public hearing will be set (subject to change) once a complete
application is submitted to the Planning Staff.
Application
Deadline
Jun. 11, 2019
July 2, 2019
July 22, 2019
Aug. 19, 2019
Sep. 23, 2019
Oct. 21, 2019
Nov. 18, 2019
Dec. 23, 2019
Jan. 17, 2020*
Feb. 17, 2020
Mar. 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Planning
Board
Public
Hearing
July 11, 2019*
Aug. 1, 2019
Sep. 5, 2019
Oct. 3, 2019
Nov. 7, 2019
Dec. 5, 2019
Jan. 2, 2020
Feb. 6, 2020
Mar. 5, 2020
April 2, 2020
May 7, 2020
June 4, 2020
Call To
Meeting
Aug. 6, 2019
Sep. 3, 2019
Oct. 1, 2019
Nov. 5, 2019
Jan. 7, 2020*
Jan. 7, 2020
Feb. 4, 2020
Mar. 3, 2020
April 7, 2020
May 5, 2020
June 2, 2020
Aug. 2020 TBD
BOC
Public
Hearing
Aug. 20, 2019
Sep. 17, 2019
Oct.15, 2019
Nov. 19, 2019
Jan. 21, 2020*
Jan. 21, 2020
Feb. 18, 2020
Mar. 17, 2020
April 21, 2020
May 19, 2020
June 16, 2020
Aug. 2020 TBD
Project
Review Team
Meeting
Deadline
May 29, 2019
June 19, 2019
July 10, 2019
Aug. 7, 2019
Sep. 11, 2019
Oct. 9, 2019
Nov. 6, 2019
Dec. 11, 2019
Jan. 8, 2020
Feb. 5, 2020
Mar. 11, 2020
April 8, 2020
Pre-
Application
Meeting
Deadline
May 20, 2019
June 10, 2019
July 1, 2019
July 29, 2019
Sep. 2, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Oct. 28, 2019
Dec. 2, 2019
Dec. 30, 2019
Jan 27, 2020
Mar. 2, 2020
Mar. 30, 2020
Community
Meeting
Deadline
July 1, 2019
July 22, 2019
Aug 26, 2019
Sep. 23, 2019
Oct. 28, 2019
Nov. 25, 2019
Dec. 23, 2019
Jan. 27, 2020
Feb. 24, 2020
Mar. 23, 2020
April 27, 2020
May 25, 2020
Conditional Rezoning Application
Application Date:
Address of Property:
Applicant:
Phone:
Applicant Address:
City:
St:
Zip:
Owner:
Phone:
Owner Address:
City:
St:
Zip:
Current Zoning District:
Proposed Zoning District:
Current Use(s): Proposed Use(s):
Proposed rules, regulations, condition(s) for the proposed district that address the impacts expected to be generated by the devel-
opment or use of the site:
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Statement of reasonableness of the proposed conditional zoning. The statement shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1. The conditional rezoning compatibility with the County Land Use Plan and other adopted plans of the County.
2. The conditional rezoning compatibility with the existing land uses on abutting and neighboring tracts.
3. The benefits and detriments of the conditional rezoning for the subject property, neighboring properties and the
surrounding community.
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County of Moore
Planning and Transportation
Inspections/Permitting: (910) 947-2221
Planning: (910) 947-5010
Transportation: (910) 947-3389
Fax: (910) 947-1303
I (We), the undersigned, certify that all statements furnished in this application are true to the best of my
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Applicant/Owner Signature Date
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Applicant/Owner Signature Date
Office Use Only:
PAR ID
: ________________________________________
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WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES (WCF)
FREESTANDING NON-CONCEALED
Applicant Information
Applicant Name: ______________________________Contact Name: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________ City: ________________________ State: ______ Zip: ________
Office Phone: ______________________ Cell Phone: _________________________ Fax: ____________________
Email: _________________________________
Applicant Classification: □ Commercial Wireless Provider □ Governmental User □ Private Business User
Is this a joint application by two or more wireless service providers? □ YES □ NO
If this is a joint application, please attach contact information for each additional applicant.
Parcel Information
ParID #: _________________________ Zoning District: ____________________________________________
Address:_______________________________ City: ________________________ State: ______ Zip: ________
Landowner Information
Landowner Name: _____________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________
Address:_______________________________ City: ________________________ State: ______ Zip: ________
WCF Owner Information
Owner Name: _________________________________Contact Name: ______________________________________
Address:_______________________________ City: ________________________ State: ______ Zip: ________
Office Phone:______________________ Cell Phone: ________________________ Fax: ________________________
Email: _________________________________
WCF Facility Information
Street Address:_______________________________ City: ___________________ State: ______ Zip: ________
Latitude: _______________________________ Longitude: _______________________________________________
Support structure height: _________________ Ground elevation (ASML): __________________________________
Support structure description: □ Monopole □ Rooftop □ Self Supporting Lattice Tower □ Guyed Tower □ Other
Height of proposed co-location (AGL): ___________________ Additional co-locations available? □ YES □ NO
Number of co-location slots available:__________________________________________________________________
County of Moore
Planning and Transportation
Inspections/Permitting: (910) 947-2221
Planning: (910) 947-5010
Transportation: (910) 947-3389
Fax: (910) 947-1303
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please check each item per the Moore County Unified Development Ordinance Section 8.99(B):
Site Plan. In addition to the site plan requirements per Section 4.2, the following shall be included: details of
existing and proposed facilities and fall zone radius labeled “NO BUILD ZONE.”
Radio Frequency. A statement from a registered engineer that the WCF will be maintained and operated in
accordance with all applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules regarding radio frequency
emissions and interference and if there is interference with public safety communications, the applicant shall
utilize procedures set forth by the FCC and the party causing the interference shall reimburse the County for
all costs associated with resolving the interference.
Structural Analysis. Signed and sealed by a NC Registered Professional Engineer that the support structure up-
on completion of the applicant’s installation has the structural integrity to accommodate the proposed
equipment and complies with all applicable Federal and State building, fire, structural, electrical, and safety
codes.
Lighting. Applicant shall provide documentation that lighting shall not exceed the Federal Aviation Admin-
istration (FAA) minimum standards (minimum intensity and longest duration between flashes) and shall utilize
allowed downward shielding to minimize visual impact to pedestrians and reduce the potential attraction to
migratory birds. Strobe lights during daylight hours and red lights during nighttime hours unless specifically pro-
hibited by the FAA. A WCF may utilize a security light controlled by a motion-detector sensor at or near the
entrance to the facility.
Owner Authorization. Proof that a property and/or antenna support structure owner’s agent has appropriate
authorization to act upon the owner’s behalf if applicable.
Insurance. Proof of certificates of insurance of general liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000
covering any liability arising out of its construction or operation of the WCF.
Bond. Applicant shall submit a performance bond or letter of credit from an accepted bank in the amount of
$20,000 or a bond equal to the written estimate from a qualified tower removal contractor to guarantee that
the facility will be removed when no longer in use.
US Fish and Wildlife Service submitted information, if applicable. □ Yes □ No
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) checklist, if applicable. □ Yes □ No
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) letter, if applicable. □ Yes □ No
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval, if applicable. □ Yes □ No
Buffer. Refer to Section 7.11. Grading shall be limited to necessary area.
Minimum Antennas. Wireless support structures (WSS) up to 80 feet 2 antennas minimum. WSS between 81
and 100 feet 3 antennas minimum. WSS 101 and 125 feet 4 antennas minimum. WSS 126 feet or taller 5
antennas minimum.
Safety. All support structures shall be certified to comply with the safety standards contained in the Electronics
Industries Association /Telecommunications Industries Association (EIA/TIA) document 222-F, or current stand-
ard, “Structural Standards For Steel Antenna Towers and Supporting Structures,” or current standard, as
amended, by a Registered North Carolina Professional Engineer. The use shall be totally enclosed by a securi-
ty fence a minimum (6) feet high with 3-strand barbed wire or razor wire.
County of Moore
Planning and Transportation
Inspections/Permitting: (910) 947-2221
Planning: (910) 947-5010
Transportation: (910) 947-3389
Fax: (910) 947-1303
Setbacks. One foot for every 1 foot in linear height from any property line. WCF shall be a minimum 2,640 feet
from any designated National Register of Historic Places.
Height. Any WSS shall be 195 feet or less in height. The Moore County Board of Commissioners may permit a
taller tower only if undisputable evidence is provided at application that the WCF service area will be so
substantially compromised that there would be a requirement of additional WCFs within a distance of two (2)
miles.
Necessity. For all new WSS applications, a certification from the applicant’s RF engineer that it is not reasonably
feasible (technically or commercially impractical or the owner of the WSS is unwilling to enter a contract at fair
market value) to co-locate new antennas and equipment on an existing WSS within the geographic search
area.
County of Moore
Planning and Transportation
Inspections/Permitting: (910) 947-2221
Planning: (910) 947-5010
Transportation: (910) 947-3389
Fax: (910) 947-1303
I (We), the undersigned, certify that all statements furnished in this application are true to the best of my
(our) kn
ow
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dg
e , and do hereby agree to follow all reasonable requests or information as designated by the
County of Moore Zoning Administrator.
___________________________________________________________________________
Applicant/Owner Signature Date
___________________________________________________________________________
Applicant/Owner Signature Date
Office Use Only:
PAR ID
: ________________________________________
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