925.09 APPLICATION REVIEW.

   (a)   Applications shall be evaluated in the timeframes as follows:

      (1)   Type 1 application: 60 days

      (2)   Type 2 application: 90 days

      (3)   Type 3 application: 120 days

   (b)   Applications shall be reviewed for completeness provided that the non-refundable application fee required under Section 925.06 has been paid. If the application is incomplete, the applicant will be notified of the insufficiency, and the timeframes set forth in subsection (a) shall be tolled until the application is made complete.

   (c)   The timeframes set out in subsection (a) may also be tolled as follows:

      (1)   If the City receives between fifteen (15) and thirty (30) applications in a thirty-day period, then the City may toll for an additional twenty-one (21) days.

      (2)   If the City receives more than thirty (30) applications in a thirty-day period, then the City may toll for an additional fifteen (15) days for every fifteen (15) applications received.

      (3)   By mutual agreement between the applicant and the City.

      (4)   When an applicant submits an underground area waiver pursuant to Section 927.13 of the Design Guidelines, in which case the City may toll for an additional fourteen (14) days.

   (d)   If multiple applicants request to collocate on the same wireless support structure or multiple wireless support structures are proposed within a distance that would violate the spacing requirements set forth in Section 925.17, then the Mayor may resolve the conflict in any reasonable and nondiscriminatory manner.

   (e)   If a request for consent is denied, the City shall provide, in writing, its reasons for denying the request, supported by substantial, competent evidence. The denial of consent shall not unreasonably discriminate against the applicant. Grounds for denying an application may include, but are not limited to:

      (1)   Failure to provide information required under Section 925.08;

      (2)   Failure to comply with Design Guidelines;

      (3)   Failure to provide financial surety pursuant to Section 925.16;

      (4)   Failure to remove abandoned and/or damaged facilities as required under Section 925.13;

      (5)   Conflict with the historic nature or character of the surrounding area;

      (6)   Conflict with planned future improvements in the right-of-way;

      (7)   Failure to comply with generally applicable health, safety, and welfare requirements.

   (f)   Following completion of the installation, the applicant shall submit a complete set of as-built construction drawings in a format acceptable to the Mayor.

(Ord. 20-30. Passed 10-26-20.)