Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174:reg:10:p56
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 56/99)
Character Range: 498837–501788

Mount Mugga, Black Mountain, Isaacs Ridge, Mount Pleasant or Mount Ainslie which:

       * break the natural skyline

       * significantly impact on the side slopes.

(This does not preclude the use of existing masts and towers subject to a detailed assessment of the impact of any additional antennas.)

Ground level facilities
Ground level facilities such as equipment shelters and electrical equipment boxes are to be located in the least conspicuous position and are to be screened from public view. Such facilities will generally not be permitted in front of buildings.

Satellite and Microwave Dishes
Roof top mounted dishes will be considered only where it can be demonstrated that a ground level location is not available or is technically unsuitable. In considering roof mounted facilities, any impact on the following must be avoided:

       * active pedestrian streets and urban spaces

       * key public spaces

       * building frontages

       * heritage buildings.

Roof mounted facilities
Roof mounted facilities should, as far as practical, be incorporated within, or integrated with, structures on the roof in a purpose designed roofscape. Where no other structure exists above the roof line, and it is practical to do so, the proposed facility should be set back from the parapet line of the building or integrated into the building design to minimise the visual impact.

Cable Rollout
Approval for overhead cable rollout will only be given where overhead services already exist and where the National Capital Authority is of the opinion that the proposed cable will not impact adversely on the locality.

Procedure
The National Capital Authority may withhold approval in any particular case where it is of the opinion that the proposed facility would impact adversely on the appearance of the building and locality to an unacceptable degree.
The current Australian industry standard for Electromagnetic Energy (EME) will be used as the basis for determining acceptable EME emissions. All proposals must meet the current Australian industry standard for EME.
Applicants should seek any required clearances for access and development prior to an application being submitted to the National Capital Authority. It should be noted that the Conservator of Flora and Fauna is responsible for approving licences over land identified in the Territory Plan as Public Land.

Community consultation
Public notification may be required by the National Capital Authority where it is of the opinion that facilities will create a high visual impact. Facilities defined as Low‑impact facilities in the Telecommunications Act 1997 are not subject to notification.
Where public notification of a proposal is required by the National Capital Authority, the applicant will advertise the proposal in the principal newspaper circulating in the locality. The advertisement (the content of which must be agreed to by the National Capital Authority)