(1) To the extent practical, all facilities and associated accessory equipment that are placed in the public right-of-way shall be attached to a pre-existing support structure that is owned, or controlled by a utility, the city or other entity.
(2) All attachments to city owned pre-existing support structures within the public right-of-way shall be made in accordance with all applicable policies of the Cookeville Electric Department. The following criteria will apply to attachments to pre-existing support structures:
(a) The accessory equipment shall, if reasonably possible, be placed at least eight (8) feet above the ground, electric meters shall be placed in accordance with all applicable policies of the Cookeville Electric Department;
(b) The color of antenna and accessory equipment shall be compatible with that of the support structure;
(c) The facility (including the accessory equipment) shall not be illuminated;
(d) The proposed installation will not cause harm to the public or pose any undue risk to public safety;
(e) The proposed installation will not interfere with vehicular traffic, passage of pedestrians, or other use of the right-of-way by the public; and
(f) The proposed installation will not disturb conditions on the right-of-way or the applicant can demonstrate its ability and financial resources to restore the subject area to its pre-existing condition following installation.
(3) Permit not required. Collocation opportunities located within right-of-way in the City of Cookeville do not require installation of a new support structure. No wireless communication support structure permit is required for antennas locating on existing utility poles (as defined by this Chapter) or other existing support structures. These locations must adhere to all other applicable federal, state, and local zoning codes, building codes or permits.
(Ord. #O17- 09-16, Oct. 2017)