1154.05 APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO OCCUPY OR USE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.

   (a)   Anyone seeking to site Small Cell Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way shall first duly file a written application with the Building Department in accordance with the requirements in this section and additional detailed requirements set forth in the Design Guidelines as modified from time to time by the Building Department.

   (b)   In accordance with FCC regulations and state law, the Building Department shall classify every application to locate Small Cell Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way as one of the following types:

      (1)   Eligible Facilities Request: involves the Collocation, replacement, modification or removal of Small Cell Facilities on an existing Wireless Support Structure and does not substantially change the physical dimensions of the existing Wireless Support Structure.

      (2)   Collocation with Substantial Modifications: involves the Collocation, replacement or modification of Small Cell Facilities on an existing Wireless Support Structure and substantially changes the physical dimensions of the existing Wireless Support Structure.

      (3)   New Wireless Support Structure: involves the Collocation, replacement or modification of a Wireless Support Structure associated with a Small Cell Facility within the Public Right-of-Way.

      (4)   Wireless Support Structure Removal: involves the removal of a Wireless Support Structure installed within the Public Right-of-Way in association with a Small Cell Facility.

   (c)   The applicant shall submit to the City the following materials and information associated with each Small Cell Facility application in order for the application to be considered complete:

      (1)   Completed application form and fee as specified in the application;

      (2)   A scaled and dimensioned site plan (not smaller than one inch equals 50 feet) clearly indicating the following:

         A.   The proposed location within the Public Right-of-Way including nearest cross street intersection(s);

         B.   For adjacent parcel(s) perpendicular to the proposed Small Cell Facility location, property ownership, including current ownership;

         C.   All existing conditions within 400 feet of the proposed location, including but not limited to, buildings, utilities with the Public Right-of-Way and associated above grade structures, location of electric service and fiber optic cable, all other underground and overhead facilities, Small Cell Facilities and Wireless Support Structures, sidewalk/shared-use paths, driveways and street trees.

         D.   Dimensions shall be provided from the proposed Small Cell Facilities to existing Wireless Support Structures and equipment, utility structures, back of curb/edges of pavement including driveways, sidewalks and shared-use paths.

         E.   Dimensions shall be provided between proposed Wireless Support Structures and associated ground mounted equipment.

         F.   Scaled and dimension elevations/profiles of existing Wireless Support Structures clearly indicating the following, as applicable:

            i.   Height from established grade at the base of the Wireless Support Structure to the highest point of the Wireless Support Structure and the height to the highest point of proposed Antenna or Antenna enclosures, as applicable.

            ii.   Height from the established grade at the base of the Wireless Support Structure to the lowest point of all proposed small cell equipment to be installed on the Wireless Support Structure.

            iii.   The distance from the outer edge of the Wireless Support Structure parallel to the other edge of all equipment associated with the Small Cell Facility to be installed on the support structure.

         G.   Scaled and dimension details of proposed Small Cell Facilities, clearly indicating the following, as applicable:

            i.   Height, width, depth and volume in cubic feet of all proposed Antenna and exposed elements and/or proposed Antenna enclosures.

            ii.   Height, width, depth and volume of all other wireless equipment associated with the facility, with all electric meters, concealment elements, telecommunications demarcation boxes, grounding equipment, power transfer switches, cut-off switches and vertical cable runs for the connection of power and other services clearly labeled.

            iii.   Method of installation/connection to pole of ground, as applicable.

            iv.   Electrical plans and wiring diagrams.

            v.   Color specifications for all small cell support structures and associated exposed equipment, cabinets and concealment elements.

            vi.   Footing and foundation drawings and structural analysis sealed and signed by a professional engineer in the State of Ohio

         H.   Specification sheets for all Small Cell Facility equipment proposed, including poles, equipment cabinets, shrouds or concealment devices, Antennas, meters, radios, switches, telecommunications demarcation boxes and grounding equipment.

         I.   Scaled and dimensioned landscape plans associated with screening of ground mounted small cell equipment (where applicable), including planting plan with proposed plant species, quantities, spacing, height at installation and planting details.

            (Ord. 2018-115. Passed 8-14-18.)