(A) All new utility structures (e.g., utility poles, utility lines, cellular towers, etc.) proposed to be placed in a public right of way, or in an area along, under, upon, or across a street, highway, alley, or other public property within the town's corporate boundaries (collectively, “right-of-way”) shall first receive approval by the town.
(B) Applications for placement of proposed utility structure(s) in right-of-way shall be submitted to the Town Manager no less than 30 days before the proposed construction or installation of the utility structure(s).
(C) The Town Manager shall review and approve or deny the application based on public safety, location of existing utility lines and structures, and compliance with the town's comprehensive plan and other development and utility standards adopted by the town. The Town Manager shall complete the review and issue an approval or denial of the application within 30 days of receiving the application.
(D) An applicant may appeal the denial of an application by notifying the Town Council, in writing, within 15 days of the Town Manager's denial. The Town Council shall notify the applicant of the date it will hear the appeal, which shall be at the first Town Council meeting following the receipt of the notice of appeal, if possible.
(E) The Town Manager may issue a stop work order and seek injunctive relief for failure to comply with this section.
(Ord. 2016-11B, passed 11-21-16)