[TowerTalk] New FAA regulations affecting towers

[Don W7WLL]

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 at 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 at 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 at 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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