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Policy 0025
Telecommunication Structures
Policy
Department:
Infrastructure and Planning Services
Division:
Planning
Section/Function:
N/A
Approval Level:
Council
Effective Date:
2013-01-01
Revision #:
2
1.0
Purpose
1.1.
The purpose of this Policy is to ensure compliance with section 5 of the
Radiocommunication Act, and to recognize that Industry Canada is the approval
authority for all Telecommunication Structures.
1.2.
This Policy seeks to encourage productive consultation between Proponents and the
City with respect to the Siting and design of Telecommunication Structures in a manner
which considers the interests and concerns of the local land use authority and the
public.
2.0
Application
2.1.
This Policy and its related Procedure applies to all:
.1
City of Peterborough staff, elected officials, and committees that support or are
involved in the facilitation of any process regarding Telecommunication
Structures.
.2
Proponents as defined within this Policy.
.3
Existing Telecommunication Structures within the City, when applicable.
.4
Lands for which the City is the land use authority.
2.2.
This Policy and its related Procedure do not apply to:
.1
Public corporations or boards.
.2
Local businesses seeking to Install an antenna or tower for local dispatch
purposes.
.3
Broadcasters.
.4
Public utilities.
.5
Installations having national security considerations.
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2.3.
The City, in its capacity as the local land use authority, only has the authority to state
non-binding preferences for the Siting, design, size, and other important features of
Telecommunication Structures. The City is also able to provide a framework for public
consultation, subject to any limitations posed by Industry Canada.
2.4.
This Policy is implemented through the City's Telecommunication Structures Procedure,
which identifies the City's preferences, requirements, and municipal and public
consultation processes.
3.0
Definitions/Acronyms
City - The Corporation of the City of Peterborough, its agencies, boards and commissions.
Install - The construction, erection, or modification of a Telecommunication Structure by a
Proponent.
Proponent - A "radiocommunication carrier" as defined in Radiocommunication Regulations
SOR/96-484 made under the Radiocommunication Act.
Siting - The location, or the proposed location, of a Telecommunication Structure.
Telecommunication Structure - An antenna, tower, and/or equipment shelter Installed, or
proposed to be Installed, by a Proponent as part of a federally regulated telecommunication
undertaking.
4.0
Policy Statement(s)
4.1.
The City recognizes that Industry Canada is the decision-making body for all matters
related to Telecommunication Structures. The City, as the local land use authority, has
a responsibility to consult with Industry Canada, Proponents, and the public to influence
the Siting, design, size, and other important features of Telecommunication Structures
in a manner which addresses local land use and public concerns.
4.2.
The City recognizes that implementing and maintaining appropriate health, safety, and
environmental standards concerning Telecommunication Structures are federal
responsibilities. The City will have regard for such standards during the consultation
process with Proponents.
4.3.
The City recognizes the importance of Siting Telecommunication Structures throughout
the City in order to enhance safety and economic competitiveness, and to meet the
increasing demand for wireless communication.
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5.0
Appendix, Related Documents & Links
Note: All references refer to the current version, as may be amended from time to time.
5.1.
Pertinent Resources:
- Radiocommunication Act
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/r-2/
- Radiocommunication Regulations SOR/96-484
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/Regulations/SOR-96-484/index.html
5.2.
Related Policies:
- N/A
5.3.
Related Procedures:
- Telecommunication Structures Procedure
5.4.
Related Forms:
- N/A
5.5.
Miscellaneous:
- N/A
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6.0
Amendments/Reviews
Date
(yyyy-mm-dd)
Section #
Amended
Comments
2011-05-24
N/A
Planning Committee Report No. 6 of a Meeting May 24, 2011
recommending that the Telecommunication Structure Policy in
Report PLPD11-016 be endorsed.
2011-06-06
N/A
City Council approved Item # 3 of Planning Committee Report
No. 6 of a Meeting May 24, 2011 recommending that the
Telecommunication Structure Policy in Report PLPD11-016 be
endorsed.
2013-01-01
N/A
Revision #1 - No changes were made to the content of the
Policy. Policy revised to move to new Policy Template (i.e.
Policy Statements moved to Section 2.0, Application moved to
Section 3.0, Definitions moved to Section 4.0) and to move to
new protocol for showing defined terms (i.e. capitalizing the first
letters).
2021-12-01
N/A
Revision #2 - No changes were made to the content of the
Policy. Policy moved to updated Policy Template; (Section 2.0
moved to Section 4.0, Section 3.0 moved to Section 2.0,
Section 4.0 moved to Section 3.0). Links in Section 5.1 -
Pertinent Resources have been updated. Policy document
format has been updated to become compliant with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Regulation 191/11 Integrated Accessibility Standards.
Next Review Date:
June 2013