Property Submission

Vermonters are anxious to be able to make cell phone calls and access the internet at high speeds from every corner of the state by the end of 2010. In order to accomplish this goal it will take all of us working together. Citizen participation is key to making Vermont special - especially in this case.

One important piece of the puzzle is finding locations where cell towers, antennae, cables, etc. can be located. Service providers can build the needed infrastructure faster and for less money, which translates to faster and in more places, if they have an inventory of properties that are available. The Legislature has made all state land and buildings available but in some places there is no state property nearby. Hilltops, silos, tops of barns, church steeples, water towers, existing towers, roofs of homes and businesses with great views, etc. can be used. Some people, businesses, towns and organizations offer the use of their property at no charge to benefit their neighbors...others negotiate for free internet access or need to ask for cash.

If you are interested in making your property, of any kind, available for a communications provider to consider using to deliver services, please look at the criteria below and if your location seems to be a match, complete the form that is below it and "submit."

The list that we will accumulate is available to any legitimate communications provider. The providers will contact you and you should discuss your needs and requirements with them. The VTA is simply the entity putting you two together.

Thank you for considering being part of Vermont's e-state initiative.

Mandatory Requirements

• Significant, 180-degree views
• 24 hour, 365 days a year access to all portions of the facility

Desirable Features

• 360-degree views
  
• Proximity to electric power
  
• Right-of-way, vehicular access

Mandatory Requirements

• Unencumbered leased area approximately 100' x 100'

Desirable Features

• No more than 500 feet from a public road
  
• Entire area at least 100 feet from property boundaries
  
• Within a zoning classification that allows communications structures

Mandatory Requirements

• At least 30 feet tall (3 to 4 stories)
  
• Capable of handling a minimum of 150 lbs./square ft. of roof loading if applicable
  
• At least a 20' x 30' area for equipment on the roof, in the building, or on the ground immediately next to the building/structure

Desirable Features

• 60 feet in height, or greater
  
• Within a zoning classification that allows buildings to be modified with communications facilities
  
• Capable of handling side mounted antennas, e.g., silos, wind turbines
  
• Flat roof

If your site meets the about criteria, and you wish to submit it for consideration, please complete the Site Submission Form below. All information will be kept strictly confidential, and shared only with possible wireless infrastructure providers.

Required information is listed in Red