A. Submittal To Include Site And Area Assessment: Applications for SWFs in the public rights-of-way shall include an assessment of the proposed site's position in relation to other sites and SWFs in the larger area. This assessment should include future SWFs and future modifications of existing SWFs which are planned within five (5) years of the application.
B. Co-Location And Application For New Monopoles: Wherever possible, the City encourages the installation of new SWFs in the public rights-of-way be accomplished by co-location with existing utility poles. Where new monopoles are necessary, the City strongly encourages designs which facilitate the co-location of future, additional SWFs.
C. Integrated Design Consideration Required: SWFs shall be integrated harmoniously into the wireless support structure and generally shall be installed in a manner minimizing or eliminating the visual impact. Such SWFs should not be readily noticed. To the maximum extent possible, the application shall consider the surrounding colors, materials, and architectural features to ensure that the design of the new facility is in harmony with the surrounding area. These treatments shall apply to all new equipment, extensions of height to accommodate equipment, and to new monopoles.
D. Height And Dimension Of New Monopoles And Replacement Utility Poles: Where allowed by this section, the height of new monopoles and replacement utility poles and the antenna they support in the public rights-of-way shall not exceed thirty feet (30') above ground level along local streets, and forty feet (40') above ground level on major and minor collector streets and major and minor arterial streets as identified by the City in the Transportation Master Plan. New monopoles and replacement utility poles for SWFs under this section shall not be greater than two feet (2') in diameter. The antenna of an SWF may not extend more than ten feet (10') above the top of a utility pole existing on or before September 1, 2018.
E. Power Supply: Power to the equipment for SWFs in the right-of- way must come through the base of the pole or infrastructure acting as the wireless support structure. Installation shall be accomplished in a manner that reduces visibility to the maximum extent possible.
F. Installation At Street Corners And Intersections: SWFs shall, where feasible, be located at the corner of street intersections.
G. New Poles Constructed Of Metal: New monopoles and replacement utility poles proposed to be constructed for SWFs under the provisions of this chapter shall be constructed of metal or other structurally similar material which can be painted or finished to appear to be metal. No new wood poles shall be installed or constructed to act as wireless support structures.
H. Obstruction Of Other Facilities: An SWF allowed under this chapter may not obstruct or hinder travel and public safety in the public rights-of-way or damage, obstruct or interfere with the facilities of another utility or another utility's use in the public rights-of-way. Construction and maintenance of an SWF by the wireless provider shall comply with all legal obligations for the protection of underground and overhead utility facilities.
I. Damage And Repair: If a wireless provider's activities of installation or maintenance to an SWF causes damage to a public right-of-way, the wireless provider shall repair the public right-of-way to the prior condition. The City shall notify the wireless provider of the need for repairs in writing.
1. If a wireless provider fails to make a repair required by the City under this section within a reasonable time after written notice, the City may make the repairs or cause the repairs to be made, and charge the wireless provider for the cost of the repairs.
2. If the damage described in this subsection causes an urgent safety hazard, the City may make the necessary repairs without notification or time period for response from the wireless provider, and may charge the wireless provider for the cost of the repairs.
J. Height Of Attached Equipment: SWF equipment on new monopoles, and replacement and existing utility poles, shall be placed higher than eight feet (8') above ground level.
K. Grounding Rods And Pull Boxes: The grounding rod may not extend above the top of a sidewalk and must be placed in a pull box. The ground wire between a pole and ground rod must be inside an underground conduit. All pull boxes must be vehicle load bearing, and comply with any applicable Utah Department of Transportation Standards. A concrete apron must be installed around all pull boxes not located in the sidewalk. No new pull boxes may be located in pedestrian ramps or sidewalks.
L. Wiring: No exposed wiring is permitted. Above the electric meter and disconnect switch, all wiring shall be located inside the pole or covered by conduit.
M. Additional Clearance Requirements: Wireless provider shall comply with the National Electric Safety Code regarding clearances from existing power lines, and shall adhere to a twenty five percent (25%) adder to the existing clearance table.
N. Relocation: In accordance with section 54-21-603 of the Utah Code, and the terms outlined in the franchise agreement, the City may require a provider to relocate or adjust an SWF in a public right-of-way in a timely manner and without cost to the City. (Ord. 2018-16, 9-11-2018)