Article 7 — Standards for Specific Uses
45.4 for a wireless communication facility that is exclusively used for public safety…
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effectively prohibit the installation of that facility. In order to waive or modify a development standard, the applicant shall demonstrate in writing that a waiver or modification of the standard is necessary for the provision of public safety services, and that such waivers or modifications do not exceed what is necessary to remove the effective prohibition.
(Ord. No. 4470, § 4, 3-24-2015; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)
8107-45.3 - Application submittal requirements.
In addition to meeting standard application submittal requirements of Section 8111-2, the project applicant for a wireless communication facility may be required to submit some or all of the following information, depending on the scope of the proposed project and as determined by the Planning Division.
a.
Project Description: A written project description for the proposed wireless communication facility that includes, but is not limited to, a general description of the existing land use setting, the type of facility, visibility from public viewpoints, stealth design features, propagation diagrams, on and off-site access, landscaping, and facility components (support structure, antennas, equipment shelters or cabinets, emergency back-up generators with fuel storage etc.).
b.
Propagation Diagram: One (1) or more propagation diagrams or other evidence may be required to demonstrate that the proposed wireless communication facility is the minimum height necessary to provide adequate service (i.e., radio frequency coverage or call- handling capacity) in an area served by the carrier proposing the facility. The propagation diagram shall include a map showing the
provider's existing facilities, existing coverage or capacity area, and the proposed coverage or capacity area at varied antenna heights. The propagation diagram shall also include a narrative description summarizing the findings in layman's terms. Existing obstacles such as buildings, topography, or vegetation that cannot adequately be represented in the propagation diagrams, yet may cause significant signal loss and therefore require additional facility height, should be clearly described and/or illustrated through additional visual analyses, such as line-of-sight or Fresnel zone modeling diagrams. A propagation diagram shall be required if the proposed wireless communication facility would exceed forty (40) feet in height, and may be required at lower heights if the facility is located on a ridgeline, within the SRP overlay zone, or in an Urban Residential zone.
c.
Visual Impact Analysis: A visual impact analysis includes photo simulations and other visual information, as necessary, to determine visual impact of the proposed wireless communication facility on the existing setting or to determine compliance with design standards established by this Section. The photo simulations shall include "before" and "after" renderings of the site, its surroundings, the proposed facility and antennas at maximum height, and any structures, vegetation, or topography that will screen the proposed facility from multiple public viewpoints. Public viewpoints selected for visual impact analysis should be located approximately a half- mile (½), one (1) mile, and two (2) miles from the proposed facility. All photo simulations and other graphic illustrations shall include accurate scale and coloration of the proposed facility.
d.
Authorization and License Information: A letter of authorization from the property owner and the communications carrier that demonstrates knowledge and acceptance of the applicant's proposed project's structures and uses on the subject property. This information shall also include a copy of the FCC radio spectrum lease agreement or the FCC registration number (FRN).
e.
FCC Compliance: Documentation prepared by a qualified radio frequency engineer that demonstrates the proposed wireless communication facility will operate in compliance with Section 1.1301, et seq., of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations or any successor regulations. Documentation of FCC compliance shall be required for all wireless communication facility permits, including permit modifications.
f.
Alternative Site Analysis: Documentation that demonstrates: (1) the applicant has satisfied the wireless communication facility preferred and non-preferred location standards stated in Section 8107-45.4(d) and (e); and (2) infeasibility of alternative sites that would result in fewer environmental impacts to ridgelines (see Section 8107-45.4(i)) and other environmental resources; and if requested (3) all efforts to collocate the proposed facility on an existing facility, including copies of letters or other correspondence sent to other carriers or wireless communication facility owners requesting collocation on their facilities. If collocation is not feasible, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Planning Division that technical, physical, or legal obstacles render collocation infeasible.
g.
Site Plan and Design Specifications: This documentation shall fully describe the project proposed, including all on- and off-site improvements. The site plan shall be drawn to scale, and the site plan and design specifications shall include the following:
(1)
Written explanation and site plan that describes the facility's components and design (including dimensions, colors, and materials), equipment cabinets, and the number, direction, and type (panel, whip, or dish) of antennas;
(2)
The location and dimensions of the entire site area, exact location of the facility and its associated equipment with proposed setbacks, access road improvements, and any proposed landscaping or other development features. The site plan shall also identify site grading, paving and other features that may increase runoff from the site;
(3)
Front, side, and rear elevation plans showing all of the proposed equipment and structures;
(4)
Building plans and elevations for building-concealed, flush- and roof-mounted wireless communication facilities showing all equipment and structures;
(5)
Manufacturer specifications and samples of the proposed color and material for the facility and its associated equipment; and
(6)
Site plan components required to address fire prevention, water conservation, and other regulatory requirements.
h.
Landscape Plan: This documentation shall describe the location and type of newly proposed landscaping, proposed irrigation systems (as needed), and the location of existing landscape materials that are necessary to properly screen or blend the wireless communication facility with the surrounding area. This information shall be provided on a landscape plan, which conforms to the requirements of Section 8106-8.2.2.
i.
Maintenance and Monitoring Plan: A maintenance and monitoring plan shall describe the type and frequency of required maintenance activities to ensure continuous upkeep of the facility, its associated equipment, and any proposed landscaping during the life of the permit. Landscaping shall be maintained in conformance with Section 8106-8.2.8.
j.
Noise/Acoustical Information: This documentation shall include manufacturer's specifications for all noise-generating equipment, such as air conditioning units and back-up generators, as well as a scaled diagram or site plan that depicts the equipment location in relation to adjoining properties.
k.
Hazardous Materials: This documentation shall include the quantity, type, and storage location for containment of hazardous materials, such as the fuel and battery back-up equipment, proposed for the wireless communication facility.
l.
Geotechnical Requirements: A geotechnical report shall include the following:
(1)
Soils and geologic characteristics of the site;
(2)
Foundation design criteria for the proposed facility;
(3)
Slope stability analysis;
(4)
Grading criteria for ground preparation, cuts and fills and soil compaction; and
(5)
Other pertinent information that evaluates potential geologic, fault, and liquefaction hazards and proposed mitigation.
m.
Consent to Future Collocation: A written statement shall be provided that states whether or not the applicant consents to the future collocation of other wireless communication facility carriers on the proposed facility (see Section 8107-45.6).
n.
Additional Information: Additional information determined by the Planning Division as necessary for processing the requested wireless communication facility entitlement. If a non-stealth facility is proposed, include a description (with illustrations) of all modifications that would be allowed pursuant to a Section 6409(a), Modification so that a determination can be made whether the facility could become prominently visible from a public viewpoint (see Section 8107-45.4(b)(1)).
(Ord. No. 4470, § 4, 3-24-2015; Ord. No. 4577 § 3, 3-9-2021)
8107-45.4 - Development standards.
a.
Partial and Full-Concealment Requirements: To minimize visual impacts, a wireless communication facility shall be designed as a stealth facility or building-concealed facility. A wireless communication facility may be designed as a non-stealth facility only if it meets standards provided in Section 8107-45.4(b) below.
b.
Exceptions to Stealth and Building-Concealed Facilities: A non-stealth facility may be permitted when the applicant demonstrates that the project location and design meet one (1) or more of the following criteria:
(1)
The facility is not prominently visible from a public viewpoint and could not be prominently visible from a public viewpoint following a Section 6409(a) Modification. This standard may be achieved by blending the facility into its surroundings as defined in Section 8107- 45.4(c); or
(2)
The non-stealth facility is prominently visible from a public viewpoint but meets one (1) or more of the following criteria:
(a)
It is located on a ridgeline and meets the requirements in Section 8107-45.4(i); or
(b)
The minimum height required for adequate service, coverage, or capacity area cannot be achieved with one (1) or more stealth facilities (see Section 8107-45.4(f)(4)); or
(c)
It is used solely for the provision of public safety and the decision-making authority waives this development standard pursuant to
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