an exclusion is an exclusion I'd think - if it has a home on it would mean
its excluded independent of whether or not its in an undeveloped area of the
county. At least I hope that is correct. It sounds like this is a direct
attempt to exclude amateur radio towers without specifically using the term
just to be sure to cover any other similar tower.
It will be several months before I finish my 147' ... sure don't want MORE
costs involved and definitely no additional maintenance. Also I'd have to
believe this could not be retroactive - all existing towers would be grand
fathered in I'd hope.
g.
-----Original Message-----
From: Don W7WLL
Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 7:22 PM
To: Towertalk
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] New FAA regulations affecting towers
Tempest in a teapotl. If you live in a house on with towers nearby that are
from 50 to 200 feet it is reasonable that you are in a developed area by
most zoning standards. A question might exist if your tower is on acreage
deemed or considered 'undeveloped' under local zoning regulations. I'd bet
99.9 % of us are still only subject to the existing marking and height
requirements relative to your proximity to any airports. Unlikely my garden
will be considered as used for agricultural purposes. Here is a cut of the
area of concern in that laws.
Don W7WLL
"The term “covered tower” means a structure that—
(I)is self-standing or supported by guy wires and ground anchors;
(II)is 10 feet or less in diameter at the above-ground base, excluding
concrete footing;
(III)at the highest point of the structure is at least 50 feet above ground
level;
(IV)at the highest point of the structure is not more than 200 feet above
ground level;
(V)has accessory facilities on which an antenna, sensor, camera,
meteorological instrument, or other equipment is mounted; and
(VI)is located—
(aa)outside the boundaries of an incorporated city or town; or
(bb)on land that is—
(AA)undeveloped; or
(BB)used for agricultural purposes.
(ii)Exclusions.—
The term “covered tower” does not include any structure that—
(I)is adjacent to a house, barn, electric utility station, or other
building;
(II)is within the curtilage of a farmstead;
(III)supports electric utility transmission or distribution lines;
(IV)is a wind-powered electrical generator with a rotor blade radius that
exceeds 6 feet; or
(V)is a street light erected or maintained by a Federal, State, local, or
tribal entity.
(B)Undeveloped.—
The term “undeveloped” means a defined geographic area where the
Administrator determines low-flying aircraft are operated on a routine
basis, such as low-lying forested areas with predominant tree cover under
200 feet and pasture and range land."
-----Original Message-----
From: Ed via TowerTalk
Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 1:29 PM
To: Richard Solomon
Cc: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] New FAA regulations affecting towers
I imagine this won't affect crank-up towers, correct?
On Jul 16, 2016, at 11:49, Richard Solomon <dickw1ksz@gmail.com> wrote:
There is an "exclusion" ... any
"covered" tower "adjacent" to a
house is excluded.
Couldn't find a definition for
"adjacent" in the Bill.
73, Dick, W1KSZ
On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 11:44 AM, Mitch <mskobier@charter.net> wrote:
All,
I haven't seen anything on the reflector yet in regards to
the newly signed into law aviation bill HR-636. H.R.636 - Federal
Aviation
Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016, which was signed into law by
the
President on July 15 2016 has some new language that affects towers over
50ft and less than 200ft in height. Looks like some of us (possibly many)
may have to come into compliance with the new regulations (when they are
developed) in regards to marking our towers. I'm in the process of
erecting
my 75ft crankup, and the new law may well have a negative impact on me.
At
this point, I think I am exempt, but not sure. Anyway, I have included a
link to the bill for you to read for yourself. Just for a work search on
the
document for the word "tower" to take you to the pertinent section.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/636/text?format=txt
Mitch KJ7JA
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