909.16 DETERMINATION BY CITY.

   Within 120 days after receiving a completed application under Sections 909.14 and 909.15, the Mayor shall issue a written determination granting or denying the application, in whole or in part, applying the following standards:

   (a)   The financial and technical ability of the applicant;

   (b)   The legal ability of the applicant;

   (c)   The capacity of the public ways to accommodate the applicant's proposed facilities;

   (d)   The capacity of the public ways to accommodate additional facilities if the permit is issued;

   (e)   The damage or disruption, if any, to public or private facilities, structures, improvements, service, travel, or landscaping if the permit is issued;

   (f)   The public interest in minimizing the cost and disruption of construction within the public ways;

   (g)   The effect, if any, on public health, safety and welfare if the permit is issued;

   (h)   The availability of alternate routes and/or locations for the proposed facilities;

   (i)   Applicable local, State and Federal laws, regulations and policies; and

   (j)   Such other factors as may demonstrate that permission to use the public ways will serve the community interest.

   If the application is denied, the written determination shall include the reasons for the denial.

(Ord. 1998-11. Passed 6-22-98.)