Code of Massachusetts Regulations
974 CMR - DEVENS ENTERPRISE COMMISSION
Title 974 CMR 10.00 - Wireless Communications Facilities
Section 10.05 - Design Requirements

Universal Citation: 974 MA Code of Regs 974.10

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) When feasible and practical, the facilities shall be camouflaged.

(2) The use of guyed towers is prohibited. Towers shall be monopoles, meaning self-supporting; with no wires, cables, or beams.

(3) For towers with a height of at least 100 feet the applicant shall demonstrate that there is no structure within a 1/2 mile radius of the proposed facility location on which the tower can be reasonably accommodated; for towers under 100 feet, the radius is 1/4 mile.

(4) Towers with a height of at least 100 feet shall be designed, structurally, electrically, and in all respects, to accommodate three antennas, the applicant's and two others; towers over 60 feet shall accommodate at least one additional antenna. All towers must be designed to allow for future rearrangement of antennas and antennas mounted at varying height.

(5) The owner of the facility shall agree to permit other persons/cellular providers to attach cellular antenna or other communications apparatus, which do not interfere with the primary purpose of the facility.

(6) There shall be a minimum of one parking space for each facility, to be used in connection with the maintenance of the facility, not for the permanent storage of vehicles or other equipment.

(7) Stormwater runoff from the facility shall be managed and recharged on-site.

(8) There shall be no signs placed on the facility except for a required sign giving the telephone number where the owner may be reached on a 24-hour basis and "No Trespassing" signs if needed. All signs shall conform to 974 CMR 6.00: Signs. No advertising or identification, visible off-site, may be placed on the towers or antennas.

(9) Towersshall be provided with security fencing to preventun authorized entry. Gates in the security fence shall be fitted with a lock box and key, enabling access by police and fire personnel.

(10) The lowest six feet of the facility shall be screened.

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