(a) The Mayor shall promulgate detailed Design Guidelines with objective, technically feasible criteria applied in a non-discriminatory manner that reasonably match the aesthetics and character of the immediate area regarding all of the following, which the municipality shall consider in reviewing an application:
(1) The location of any ground-mounted small cell facilities;
(2) The location of a small cell facility on a wireless support structure;
(3) The appearance and concealment of small cell facilities, including those relating to materials used for arranging, screening, and landscaping;
(4) The design and appearance of a wireless support structure.
(b) The Design Guidelines may provide examples of small cell facilities preferences including visual depictions.
(c) The provisions in this section shall not limit or prohibit the Mayor's discretion to promulgate and make publicly available other information, materials or requirements in addition to, and separate from, Design Guidelines so long as the information, materials, or requirements do not conflict with state or federal law.
(d) The Mayor shall have authority to update or supplement the Design Guidelines to address relevant changes in law, technology, or administrative processes.
(e) Where the municipality has designated an underground corridor, placement of any support structure shall be in harmony and of the same general material and appearance as other structures. Overhead service of any type is prohibited in an underground corridor.
(f) The Mayor shall provide thirty (30) calendar-day notice to every utility prior to implementing Design Guidelines and prior to implementing any changes to established Design Guidelines.
(Ord. 17-2021. Passed 5-4-21.)