Communication Tower and Antenna Protocol

Telecommunication towers are essential for ensuring strong communication networks, including mobile phone, radio, and television services. These towers are regulated and managed by the federal government through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

The County of Brant is undertaking a project to streamline and improve the process for installing telecommunications towers within the community, including potential changes to the County's existing Communication Tower and Antenna Protocol.

Proposed Changes to the County’s Protocol

1. Delegated Authority for Streamlined Review Process: Authority to review and issue letters of concurrence or non-concurrence will be delegated to staff, specifically the Director of Development Planning, Development Services Division.
2. Reduced Setback Requirements: The required distance from residential dwellings, natural heritage system features, and other sensitive land uses will be changed to 1.5 times the height of the tower, down from the current 120 meters.
3. Reduced Business Case Requirements: The need for an implementation plan, expected costs over the project’s lifespan, anticipated outcomes, benefits, revenues, and risk assessments in the justification report will be removed.
4. Reduced Mail Notice Radius: The radius for mailing notices to residents will be reduced from 500 meters to 120 meters around the subject property.
5. Reduced Parking Requirements: The requirement for providing one parking space at each new communication tower and communication antenna site will be eliminated.
6. Provide minor wording adjustments to more accurately reflect new technology. View the suggested highlight changes.

These changes aim to make the installation process more efficient while ensuring that local concerns are addressed and that the community is informed.

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