(a) Permit required. WCF applicants proposing the modification of an existing wireless telecommunications tower shall obtain a building permit from the township. In order to be considered for such permit, the WCF applicant must submit a permit application to the township in accordance with applicable permit policies and procedures.
(b) Timing of approval for applications that fall under the WBCA. Within 30 calendar days of the date that an application for a wireless telecommunications antenna is filed with the township, the township shall notify the WCF applicant in writing of any information that may be required to complete such application. Within 60 calendar days of receipt of a complete application, the township shall make its final decision on whether to approve the application and shall advise the WCF applicant in writing of such decision. The township shall notify the WCF applicant as to completeness of the WCF application within 30 days of receipt.
(c) Related equipment. Ground-mounted related equipment greater than three cubic feet shall not be located within 50 feet of a lot in residential use or zoned residential.
(d) Permit fees. The township may assess appropriate and reasonable permit fees directly related to the township’s actual costs in reviewing and processing the application for approval of a wireless telecommunications antenna. Such permit fees shall be set by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
(Ord. 984, passed 11-20-2018)