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CC 2017-04-25_10a Power Point_Telecom FacilitiesDEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 15-001; VERIZON WIRELESS CONSIDERATION OF: 1) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND REGULATIONS REGARDING SMALL CELL TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES; AND 2) A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S TELECOMMUNICATION SITING AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS 4/25/2017 1 Development Code Amendment Allow Small Cell Telecommunication facilities in the Village Core Downtown (VCD) zoning district. Include definitions of Wireless Telecommunication Facilities and Small Cell Telecommunication Facilities. Amend the use tables for the Mixed Use and Public Facility zoning districts. Update the City’s Telecommunication Siting and Submittal Requirements. 4/25/2017 2 4/25/2017 3 Small Cell Telecommunication Facilities Limited in size (small cell antennas are typically 2’ – 4’ in length vs. 6’ – 8’ for larger facilities) Used to provide targeted capacity/greater service coverage to weak areas Consist of one or more radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial cable, power supply, and other associated electronics Attached to an existing structure 4/25/2017 4 Small Cell Facility Examples 4/25/2017 Antenna 5 4/25/2017 Antenna 6 4/25/2017 7 4/25/2017 Antenna 8 4/25/2017 9 4/25/2017 10 4/25/2017 11 4/25/2017 12 4/25/2017 16.04.070 - Definitions. “Small cell telecommunication facility” means an unmanned facility, excluding a satellite television dish antenna, established for the purpose of providing wireless voice, data and/or image transmission within a designated service area. A small cell telecommunications facility and may consist of one or more radio receivers, antennas, interconnecting cables, power supply, other associated electronics, and accessory equipment. Small cell telecommunication antennas may be installed on existing rooftops, buildings, utility poles, light standards, or support structures where permitted in accordance with the City’s Telecommunication Facilities Siting and Permit Submittal Requirements, as adopted by resolution of the City Council. Related telecommunication equipment may be located within a building, an equipment cabinet outside a building, or an equipment room within a building. Small cell antennas shall have a maximum length of two (2) feet and a maximum volume of six (6) cubic feet. All related small cell telecommunication equipment shall be concealed from public view. 13 16.04.070 - Definitions. “Wireless Telecommunication facility” means any unmanned exterior facility, including an antenna, antenna array or other communications equipment, excluding a satellite television dish antenna, established for the purpose of providing wireless voice, data and image transmission within a designated service area and which includes equipment consisting of personal wireless services, as defined in the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. Wireless telecommunication equipment and network components may include towers, utility poles, transmitters, base stations and emergency power systems. Antennas may be mounted to a building, a building rooftop or a freestanding pole in accordance with the City’s Telecommunication Facilities Siting and Permit Submittal Requirements, as adopted by resolution of the City Council. Equipment may be located within a building, an equipment cabinet, or an equipment room within a building. Small cell telecommunication facilities are defined separately. 4/25/2017 14 4/25/2017 Development Code Table 16.36.030(A) Uses permitted within Mixed Use and Commercial Districts 15 Footnote 4 The Historic Resources Committee shall review applications for small cell telecommunication facilities that are proposed in the Village Core Downtown district and are publically visible. 4/25/2017 16 4/25/2017 Development Code Table 16.36.030(A) Uses permitted within Mixed Use and Commercial Districts 17 Footnotes 4 Telecommunication facilities that are publically visible are subject to a CUP. 5 The Historic Resources Committee shall review applications for small cell telecommunication facilities that are proposed in the Village Core Downtown district and are publically visible. 4/25/2017 18 4/25/2017 Development Code Table 16.44.040-A Uses permitted within the Public/Quasi-Public District 19 Amendments to the Telecommunication Facilities Siting and Permit Submittal Requirements Definition and requirements for small cell facilities. Permit submittal requirements for projects within the public right-of-way. Special conditions of approval. 4/25/2017 20 III. PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY A brief description of how any ground-mounted equipment has been located in a manner to prevent vehicle and pedestrian obstruction of the right-of-way and to minimize aesthetic impacts. Ground-mounted equipment is not allowed within sidewalks. 4/25/2017 21 Recommendation It is recommended the City Council: Introduce an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code relating to small cell telecommunication facilities; and Adopt a Resolution approving amendments the City’s Telecommunication Facilities Siting and Permit Submittal Requirements. 4/25/2017 22