General Permit 2005G-3R: Replacement of or Installation of Certain New Telecommunications Antennas On Existing Towers or Other Tall Structures

What Is It?

An expedited Agency approval process for:

• Replacement of existing or installation of new telecommunications antennas on pre-existing towers and towers previously approved by the Agency where there will be no significant adverse change in the overall appearance of the tower as seen from nearby public viewing points.
• New telecommunications antennas on existing structures (e.g., water tanks, buildings) where such antennas are of a design, size, location and color to blend with the existing structures so as to be 'substantially invisible' as determined by the Agency.

Required Forms

• General Permit 2005G-3R Application

Application Help and Information

• Pre-Application Request
• Agency Laws
• General Permit 2005G-3R
• Telecommunication Approvals Authorization Form

Form Submission

The Agency accepts submissions via email and mail. Emails can be sent to APASubmissions@apa.ny.gov or via the form below. Before submitting, please ensure that:

• All submissions are in PDF format and legible;
• Electronic copies of plans are fully scalable;
• Applications contain scans of signatures affixed by hand or electronic signatures consistent with the Electronic Signatures and Records Act.

If you cannot submit a form via email, please send a hard copy to:

New York State Adirondack Park Agency
P.O. Box 99
1133 NYS Route
86 Ray Brook, NY 12977

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