Upon the written request of an applicant for a permit, the City's Department of Public Works may modify the design parameters of § 124.06(D) of this chapter in its discretion following a hearing and based on its review of factors affecting the public health, safety and welfare including, but not limited to, the following: the presence of existing poles or other structures or equipment in the immediate vicinity; the ability to reasonably comply with the design parameters set forth in § 124.06(D); the visual and aesthetic impact of the proposed pole, antenna or facilities on the adjacent area; the existing and planned character of the adjacent area; public comment; the scale and scope of the poles, antennas or facilities relative to the existing character of the area; whether granting the modification will adversely impact public safety; and the recommendations of City department heads (if any). Following its review, the City's Department of Public Works may grant, deny, or grant with conditions a request to modify the design parameters and shall provide its decision and the basis for the same to the applicant in writing. The applicant shall be responsible to pay all costs of the City associated with the request to modify the design parameters.
(Ord. 809-11-23, passed 11-13-23)