An explanation of the applicant’s knowledge of alternatives
to the proposed site and why these other sites are not
preferred to the proposed one.
An explanation of how the proposed site infrastructure
development blends with natural features in the area and
is compatible with surrounding structures (including
existing buildings and other towers in the area).
An explanation of compatibility with the city masterplan,
zoning and urban design guidelines.
Visual analysis: All applicants shall provide photo montage
(perspective) showing how the site with proposed
infrastructure will look on the land so as to identify the
potential visual impacts of the proposed facility.
B. The Letter of no objection from RURA must be obtained before any other
authority is approached. This letter should affirm the following:
1. That the proposed facility alone or in combination with other
facilities will comply with RURA standards for cumulative field
measurements of radio frequency power densities and
electromagnetic radiation fields (Referring to ICNIRP Guidelines
and ITU standards on EMR thresholds)
2. That the facility will comply at all times with RURA regulations
and ITU standards prohibiting localized interference with other
licensed frequency users.
C. RURA requests for zoning clearance and site development authorization
from the local authority (LA) and Environmental Compliance Clearance
from RDB/ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE. The following documents shall
be sent by RURA to the LA and RDB/Environmental Compliance:
1. A Letter of no objection from RURA shall be addressed to the LA
and RDB/ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, recommending the
applicant’s request for permission to develop the site (article 47
of the telecom law). The applicant shall receive a copy of the
request for permission for close follow up.
2. All documents submitted to RURA by the operator as described
in STEP-A above.
D. The Local authority will subject site development application to all
other requirements as is currently the case and grant or deny approval.
The applicant must obtain clearance from the LA with regard to zoning
requirements before submitting project report to RDB/ENVIRONMENTAL
COMPLIANCE. The LA must quote the RURA reference of the letter of no
objection and capture site coordinate information in its authorization.
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