(A) This section establishes terms and conditions for the use of the public right-of-way for wireless service providers’ micro wireless facilities through the attachment to wireless support structures as established in R.C. § 4939.03, which is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth.
(B) Under the provisions of this section, a micro wireless facility operator may establish, under certain specified conditions as set forth in R.C. Ch. 4939. Wireless service through a distributed antenna system, a small cell facility and related wireless facilities, as defined in R.C. § 4939.01. The city will review those requests following the criteria and schedule set forth in R.C. Ch. 4939.
(C) Additionally, the city will also review any request to attach any micro wireless facilities to a municipal electric utility pole, and shall grant such requests only if attachment to a municipal electric utility pole serves the public health, welfare and safety. The city shall deny all requests to attach micro wireless facilities to municipal electric utility poles if such attachment would not serve to further the public health and welfare, would create a safety problem, or would interfere with the conduct of any municipal operation.
(D) Where not in direct conflict with R.C. Ch. 4939, the application procedure, permit fees, and auditing procedures outlined in this Chapter 908 shall be applicable to applications to establish micro wireless facilities. Each individual micro wireless facility will require a separate right-of-way occupancy permit.
(Ord. 2017-034, passed 4-25-17)