(A) Unless such guidelines prevent a wireless provider from serving a location in the city’s jurisdiction, the following design guidelines shall apply to all small wireless facilities in the rights-of-way within the city’s jurisdiction:
(1) Small wireless facilities shall not obstruct or hinder the usual travel or public safety on the right-of-way or obstruct the legal use of such right-of-way by utilities or authorities.
(2) Small wireless facilities shall not obstruct the safe operation of traffic control equipment or streetlights.
(3) Small wireless facilities shall not interfere with driver or pedestrian sight lines or clear zones for transportation or pedestrians.
(4) Small wireless facilities shall comply with all applicable federal and state standards regarding pedestrian access and movement.
(5) Small wireless facilities shall comply with generally applicable health and safety codes.
(6) Small wireless facilities shall be constructed in a manner to minimize physical damage to private property.
(7) Small wireless facilitates shall be located in alleys to the greatest extent feasible as determined by the city.
(8) Small wireless facilities that are pole-mounted on decorative poles shall use concealed, camouflage, or stealth-style antennas in which all equipment is contained within the pole to which the antenna is mounted. The pole and antenna shall be painted to match the poles in the area or another color approved by the city.
(9) Small wireless facilities that are building-mounted shall use concealed, camouflage, or stealth-style antennas to blend into the structure seamlessly by using one or more of the following methods and approved by the city:
(a) Completely enclosed inside of a box that mimics the materials or aesthetics of the building to which the small wireless facility is mounted;
(b) Completely concealed inside an existing portion of a building such as the cupola or screening for mechanical equipment; or
(c) Completely concealed behind a parapet or other barrier so as to not be visible from any point at ground level on the right-of-way; and
(10) Small wireless facilities shall not be used to display a sign.
(B) Unless such guidelines prevent a wireless provider from serving a location in the city’s jurisdiction, the following design guidelines shall apply to all antennas associated with small wireless facilities within the city’s jurisdiction:
(1) An antenna shall be no more than three cubic feet in volume.
(2) When mounted at the top of a utility pole, the antenna shall be aligned with the centerline of the utility pole and enclosed in a cylindrical shroud.
(3) When mounted at the top of a utility pole, a pole-top extension antenna shall be no taller than necessary for separation from other attachments.
(4) When mounted on or within a decorative pole, the antenna shall conform to the design aesthetics of that pole, including the design, style, and color.
(5) When mounted on another structure, the antenna shall not impair the function of the structure.
(C) Unless such guidelines prevent a wireless provider from serving a location in the city’s jurisdiction, the following design guidelines shall apply to all wireless equipment associated with antennas within the city’s jurisdiction:
(1) Where feasible, the wireless equipment shall be located inside of the utility pole on which the antenna is mounted.
(2) Where infeasible to locate the wireless equipment inside the utility pole, the wireless equipment shall be located in a ground-mounted cabinet and shall conform to the design aesthetics of the pole, including the design, style, and color or a design otherwise approved by the city. The ground-mounted cabinet shall be located within the same width of space parallel to the right-of-way boundaries as the pole on which the antenna is mounted. The ground-mounted cabinet shall not exceed 36 inches in height.
(3) When located in alleys or non-improved rights-of-way, wireless equipment may be mounted on a utility pole, provided the wireless equipment is not located beyond the top of the utility pole. If a wireless provider chooses to mount the equipment on a utility pole in an alley or non-improved right-of-way, the equipment shall be flushmounted and shall provide a minimum clearance of eight feet above all streets, driveways, and sidewalks.
(D) Unless such guidelines prevent a wireless provider from serving a location in the city’s jurisdiction, all replacement utility poles within the city’s jurisdiction shall be:
(1) Installed within three feet of the location of the original pole; and
(2) Of a material and dimensions that matches existing adjacent poles or consistent with any published local standards for utility pole placements.
(E) Unless such guidelines prevent a wireless provider from serving a location in the city’s jurisdiction, all new utility poles within the city’s jurisdiction shall:
(1) Be aligned with the predominate pattern of existing poles where present, or with street trees along the same side of the right-of-way;
(2) Not be located directly in front of storefront windows, primary walkways, primary windows, or primary ingress/egress points to buildings;
(3) Be sited outside the critical root zone of existing street trees;
(4) Not impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic;
(5) Not be located where sidewalks are narrow;
(6) Not block any emergency service providers or emergency service access, including access to fire hydrants;
(7) Not be located upon any street or part of a street from which utility poles have been ordered removed by the city;
(8) Not be located on any street or side of a street where there is already an excess of poles; and
(9) Be spaced no closer than 200 feet apart.
(F) Unless such guidelines prevent a wireless provider from serving a location in the city’s jurisdiction, all cables and wires associated with small wireless facilities within the city’s jurisdiction shall:
(1) Be installed within the utility pole; or
(2) Be flush-mounted to the utility pole, and encased in cover or conduit, where internal installation is not feasible.
(G) If an electric meter is required, the electric meter shall be mounted in close proximity to the small wireless facility and have similar design characteristics.
(Ord. 301, passed 8-18-2022) Penalty, see § 152.999