provide Camouflaging Telecommunications Towers
Cell towers are popping up everywhere, but wouldn't it be nice if they weren't so obvious? One of the most popular types of legislation we see these days is on telecommunications towers. Some legislation goes into detail about how to camouflage towers and antennas, as the visual impact is often hotly debated. This legislation defines "alternative tower structure" to include man-made trees, clock towers, bell steeples, light poles and similar alternative-design mounting structures that camouflage or conceal the presence of antennas or towers. Requirements include that towers shall be camouflaged, or documentation must be provided as to why camouflaging is not feasible; and that materials, colors, textures, screening and landscaping that will blend towers into the natural setting and surrounding buildings must be used. Lighting, fencing, landscaping and buffer requirements are also addressed. A visual impact analysis may be required, which uses photographs and a crane to simulate the height of the proposed tower, in order to assess the cumulative impact of the proposed facility. If your community does not have camouflage requirements for towers and antennas, but you'd like more information about it, simply read on…