SCHEDULE 1 PRINCIPLES – Principle 1 Location of Communication Equipment on Council Property – Council does not support the location of any communication equipment on a Council building. Principle 2 Communication Equipment should be co-located wherever practicable – Where possible: Communication lines should be located within existing underground conduit; and/or Overhead lines and antennae should be attached to existing communication equipment infrastructure. Principle 3 Community benefit of the proposal – The installation of the communication equipment must provide a community benefit such as: Enhancement of coverage; and/or New infrastructure. Principle 4 Health standards for exposure to emissions will be met – Must be designed and installed so that maximum exposure levels to emissions comply with the relevant Australian Standards. Principle 5 Impact of the Communication Equipment on the Council Property – The installation of the communication equipment must not limit Council’s or the communities ability to operate and use the Council Property now and in the future. Principle 6 Communication Equipment should be sited to minimise visual impact – The communication equipment shall not have a negative impact on the amenity and must comply with the requirements of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Hume Planning Scheme: A facility that is mounted onto a building should be integrated with the design and appearance of the building; Any equipment sheds should be screened/fenced to reduce visibility; No trees are to be removed, pruned, or lopped without the written consent by the responsible Council officer; and Any other design guidelines.
SCHEDULE 1 – PRINCIPLES Principle 1 – Location of Communication Equipment on Council Property Council does not support the location of any communication equipment on a Council building. Principle 2 – Communication Equipment should be co-located wherever practicable Where possible: Communication lines should be located within existing underground conduit; and/or Overhead lines and antennae should be attached to existing communication equipment infrastructure. Principle 3 – Community benefit of the proposal The installation of the communication equipment must provide a community benefit such as: Enhancement of coverage; and/or New infrastructure. Principle 4 – Health standards for exposure to emissions will be met Must be designed and installed so that maximum exposure levels to emissions comply with the relevant Australian Standards. Principle 5 – Impact of the Communication Equipment on the Council Property The installation of the communication equipment must not limit Council’s or the communities ability to operate and use the Council Property now and in the future. Principle 6 – Communication Equipment should be sited to minimise visual impact The communication equipment shall not have a negative impact on the amenity and must comply with the requirements of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Hume Planning Scheme: A facility that is mounted onto a building should be integrated with the design and appearance of the building; Any equipment sheds should be screened/fenced to reduce visibility; No trees are to be removed, pruned, or lopped without the written consent by the responsible Council officer; and Any other design guidelines.
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