Except proposed small tower systems exempted by this subchapter, applications for proposed small cell tower systems shall be submitted as follows:
(A) All proposed small cell systems, shall be subject to administrative review and approval by staff.
(1) Proposed small cell systems located on private property shall be required to receive a conditional use permit and if the height of the proposed structure exceeds the allowable height in the zoning district, a dimensional variance, from the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
(2) Prior to making an application for a small cell system tower in the rights-of-way, applicant must first obtain a franchise.
(B) The factual determination approving or rejecting such plans shall be made in accordance with requirements of this and other applicable sections of the this Code of Ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan.
(C) One application for multiple proposed towers within the same small cell system is encouraged whenever possible.
(Ord. 10-2020, passed 5-19-2020)