A. An applicant seeking an exemption under this section for personal wireless services facilities on the basis that a permit denial would effectively prohibit personal wireless services must demonstrate to the approval authority with clear and convincing evidence all of the following:
1. A significant gap in the applicant’s service coverage exists.
2. All alternative sites identified in the application review process are either technically infeasible or not potentially available.
B. All exemptions granted under this section are subject to review and reconsideration by the council. The applicant always bears the burden to demonstrate why an exemption should be granted.