(A) Any person or company intending to apply for the placement or operation of a cellular or wireless communications tower or facility within the city shall first schedule a pre-application conference with the Community Development Director. At the conference, the prospective applicant must present to the Community Development Director any proposed locations for siting of towers and equipment. The information should identify possible locations, tower and tall structure heights, and the possibility of co-location.
(B) The purpose of the pre-application conference will be to generally evaluate the impact on adjacent areas and neighborhoods, discuss co-location, identify suitable sites that minimize any negative impact on surrounding areas.
(C) Upon the completion of the pre-application conference, an application may be filed with the Community Development Director. The applicant must comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(D) A $250 application fee will be charged for each new cellular or wireless telecommunication tower or facility. This fee shall be in addition to the applicable building permit fees. A $150 application fee will be charged for facilities that co-locate with an existing facility. The registration fee and registration form as provided for in § 150.303 shall not be required until February 1 of each year.
(E) The applicant may be asked to review plans with the Safety Service entities within the city to consider any requests the city may need to ensure public safety.
(Ord. 21-1997, passed 9-15-97)