(A) Applicability of section. The fees and taxes set forth in this section shall apply to permits issued hereunder in lieu of the fees and taxes set forth in § 151.408.
(B) Application fees. For each collocation of a small wireless facility on an existing or replacement city pole, the applicant shall pay the city the small wireless facility collocation application fee in the amount set forth in the schedule of fees. For each installation, modification or replacement of a utility pole and the collocation of an associate small wireless facility on such pole, the applicant shall pay the city the small wireless facility site application fee in the amount set forth in the schedule of fees.
(C) Occupation tax. If applicable to applicant, the applicant shall pay the city an annual occupation tax for use of the right-of-way in the amount and manner provided in Chapter 111 of the Columbus City Code. If applicant is not required to pay an occupation tax under said chapter, applicant shall pay the city the rate of $250 per small wireless facility per year.
(D) City pole rate. For each city pole on which the applicant collocates a small wireless facility, the applicant shall pay annually the city pole rate in the amount set forth in the city’s Schedule of Fees.
(E) Make ready work fees. [Reserved.]
(Ord. 23-09, passed 8-21-2023)