(a) The purpose of this article is to establish reasonable and uniform standards and procedures for wireless facilities deployment, modification and removal within public rights-of-way in the city.
(b) This article is intended to provide for the public health, safety and welfare; ensure the appropriate use of public rights-of-way; and balance the benefits of robust wireless service with the value our community places on maintaining the aesthetic character of the city.
(c) This article is intended to comply with all applicable federal and state regulations, including the following.
(1) Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 et seq.;
(2) Title VI, subtitle D, § 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012;
(3) Sections 253 and 332 of the Communications Act (47 U.S.C. § 253 and 47 U.S.C. § 332);
(4) FCC Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order FCC 18-133; and
(5) K.S.A. 66-2019 et seq.
(Ord. 2040, passed 1-24-2019)