Telecommunication Tower Protocol

Any proposals for non-excluded radiocommunications facilities will require the submission of a complete application, this includes the application form, application fee, and the supporting documentation:

A written justification containing:

• The location of the proposed radiocommunications facility, including its geographic coordinates, its address and location on the lot or structure;
• A description of the proposed structure type, shelter type, height, access, and utility sources;
• The rationale for the selection of the proposed site (indication of whether the site provides coverage and/or capacity, what communities/areas will benefit from the new facility);
• A statement indicating the justification for the height of the proposed radiocommunications facility (towers only);
• A statement on how the radiocommunications facility, if located in an area designated for future urban development, shall complement, and become a part of the future community without unduly limiting the potential for future urban development; and,
• A statement indicating the justification for not complying with any of the LUA’s preferred design criteria in Section 7.3 of the adopted protocol, as applicable.
  Identification of co-location alternatives considered within a 3 km radius of the proposed site using the National Antenna Information Database to identify candidates;
• A statement on future co-location possibilities for the support structure, if applicable

A set of colour photographs of the subject lot, oriented toward the proposed radiocommunications facility from at least two landmarks or important locations in the vicinity of the proposed site:

• One set showing the current site conditions (minimum 2 photos); and,
• One set including superimposed images of the proposed radiocommunications facility (minimum 2 photos).
• A topographical map or satellite image showing the location from which the pictures were taken (1 image)

A site plan or survey drawings prepared to appropriate metric scale showing:

• The subject lot and lease area (a key plan can be used for properties having an area of 2.0 hectares or greater);
• General site grading;
• The location of existing lot lines, and setbacks from those for the proposed radiocommunications facility;
• Setbacks from existing and proposed buildings and structures for the proposed radiocommunications facility;
• Setbacks from the nearest building not on the subject property, measured from the nearest point of the building, structure, or feature;
• Existing and proposed landscaping, including an inventory of existing vegetation and any plantings proposed to screen the base of the tower and any structures on the ground where applicable;
• Access proposed to the radiocommunications facility, including any motor vehicle parking spaces including dimensions; and,
• The structure type and height of the proposed radiocommunications facility.

A site plan or survey drawings prepared to appropriate metric scale showing:

• The location of the proposed radiocommunications facility within the community; and,
• Network coverage mapping showing the applicant’s current coverage (if applicable) and anticipated coverage with the installation of the proposed radiocommunications facility including the nearest existing antenna systems belonging to the proponent.

Approval from:

• Transport Canada and NAV Canada outlining aeronautical obstruction marking requirements (whether painting, lighting, or both) if available.
• If unavailable, the proponents can provide their applications to Transport Canada and NAV Canada, together with an undertaking to provide those requirements once they become available;

A written attestation:

• That the proposed radiocommunications facility will comply with Safety Code 6, including combined effects within the local radio environment at all times, signed by the Professional Engineer taking responsibility for the site’s compliance;
• That the proposed radiocommunications facility will comply with the National Building Code and National Fire Code in accordance with the proponent’s responsibilities under enabling federal legislation, signed by the Professional Engineer taking responsibility for the site’s compliance; or
• In lieu of providing attestations as outlined above, upload a Declaration of Insurance and Liability Statement

A statement:

• On the potential effects that the proposal may have on nearby electronic equipment (both existing and proposed) in accordance with CPC-2-0-03 and EMCAB-2, as well as measures proposed to mitigate those effects.