Shot clocks are time limits established by the FCC, within which a state or local government is required to process an application to deploy a wireless infrastructure facility.
(a) Shot clock start. A shot clock begins running (tolling) on the day the application is submitted, except if an application is submitted on a holiday, the shot clock starts running on the next business day.
(b) Shot clock applicability.
(1) Shot clocks apply to all authorizations necessary for the deployment of personal wireless service, including:
(A) License or franchise agreements to access public rights-of way;
(B) Required pre-application procedures, public notices and meetings;
(C) Site plan review and approval procedures; and
(D) Building permits, electric permits and road closure permits.
(2) Shot clocks apply to applications submitted in batches. Section 332 of the Communications Act, being 47 U.S.C. § 332, prohibits localities from refusing to accept batched applications.
(c) Shot clocks for small wireless facilities, as determined by the F.C.C. Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order, F.C.C. 18-133 of 2018:
(1) To review a small wireless facility application for completeness, and notify the applicant of missing information in order to reset the shot clock: ten calendar days. See 47 C.F.R. §1.6003(d)(1).
(2) To act on an application to collocate a small wireless facility on an existing structure (does not have to be a telecommunications structure): 60 calendar days. See 47 C.F.R. §1.6003(c)(1)(I).
(3) To act on an application for a small wireless facility using a new structure: 90 calendar days. See 47 C.F.R. §1.6003(c)(1)(iii).
(Ord. 2040, passed 1-24-2019)