In accordance with FCC regulations, the City Engineer shall classify every application to locate a Wireless Communication Facility in the right-of-way as one of the following three types:
(a) A Type I application is for a minor modification that:
(1) Involves collocation, removal or replacement of transmission equipment on an existing wireless tower or base station; and
(2) Does not substantially change the physical dimensions of the existing wireless tower or base station.
(b) A Type II application is for a modification that:
(1) Involves collocation, removal or replacement of transmission equipment on an existing tower or base station, and
(2) Substantially changes the physical dimension of the existing wireless tower or base station or does not qualify for approval pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 1455 (a) for any lawful purpose.
(c) A Type III (Preferred Method) application is one that proposes:
(1) Siting new transmission equipment on a Potential Support Structure in the right-of-way that does not already support transmission equipment; or
(2) Siting a new wireless communication facility on a new tower or other support structure in the right-of-way.
(Ord. 6-2017. Passed 3-20-17.)