Issue / Strategy ID #
VO-2
Strategy Type
Geographic Area
Strategy
Vertical Obstructions in Conflict with Imaginary Surface Criteria in the City of D ’ Iberville
The City of D ’ Iberville does not have Comprehensive Plan policies or regulations in the Zoning Ordinance to manage development within t Imaginary Surface criteria .
VO-2A |
Zon |
Vertical |
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Obstruction |
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MCA |
VO-2B |
Zon |
Vertical |
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Obstruction |
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MCA |
Amend the City ’ s Zoning Ordinance for Imaginary Surfaces Heights and Slopes
The City of D ’ Iberville should amend its Zoning Ordinance to comply with the slopes and heights of the vertical obstruction guidelines in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 14 Part 77 and the Department of Defense Airport Imaginary Surfaces for the Keesler AFB airfield and the Keesler AFB Existing Military Operations Surface ( EMOS ). The Land Development Ordinance should incorporate a map illustrating these areas per Strategy VO-1C “ Foster Enhanced Planning Awareness of Keesler ’ s Imaginary Surfaces and Existing Military Operations Surface Through Accurate Mapping ”. This strategy is linked to strategy LU-1A “ Incorporate Military Compatibility Areas ( MCAs ) and Military Compatibility Area Overlay District ( MCAOD ) Information in Local Planning Documents ” specifically development of a Vertical Obstruction MCA .
Develop Telecommunications Ordinance
The City of D ’ Iberville should develop a Telecommunications Ordinance to facilitate consistent , required coordination between multiple stakeholders . At a minimum , the ordinance should include :
• Contact information for all local government and military officials including name , phone number , and email address ,
• Identification of suitable and non-suitable areas for telecommunications towers
• Utilization of permit forms to aid in record keeping and formalization
• Decommissioning procedures and contact information
• Options or incentives for operators that collocate
• Validation of proposed tower frequencies that might have changed since FAA review
Timeframe to Initiate
Short Term
Short Term
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