Lake County Zoning Code § 71.12 Site Restoration upon

(a) The site shall restored to its natural state within six (6) months of termination of use or abandonment of the site.
(b) Applicant shall enter into a site restoration agreement subject to the approval of the Director Community Development and County Counsel.
(c) If a Communications Tower remains unused for a period of 12 consecutive months, the owner or operator shall dismantle and remove the communications tower within six (6) months of the expiration of such 12 month period.

71.13 Findings for Approval : In addition to the applicable findings of Sections 50.4 and 51.4 of the Zoning Ordinance for approval of minor and major use permits, the following findings shall be made for approval of wireless telecommunications facilities:

(a) That the development of the proposed wireless communications facility will not significantly affect any public viewshed, scenic corridor or any identified

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environmentally sensitive area or resource as defined in the Lake County General Plan or Area Plans.

(b) That the site is adequate for the development of the proposed wireless communications facility and that the applicant has demonstrated that it is the least intrusive for the provision of services as required by the FCC.
(c) That the proposed wireless communication facility complies with all of the applicable requirements of Article 71 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance.
(d) That the subject property upon which the wireless communications facility is to be built is in compliance with all rules and regulations pertaining to zoning uses, subdivisions and any other applicable provisions of this Title and that all zoning violation abatement costs, if any have been paid.

71.14 Indemnification: Each permit issued pursuant to this Section shall have as a condition of the permit, a requirement that the applicant indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees from actions or claims of any description brought on account of any injury or damages sustained, by any person or property resulting from the issuance of the permit and the conduct of the activities authorized under said permit.

71.15 Conflicts with Other Chapters: If this Section is found to be in conflict with any other Chapter, Section, Subsection, or Title, the provisions of this Section shall prevail.

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