In order to accommodate the communication needs of residents and businesses while protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community, in accordance with its authority to manage the public rights-of-way within its jurisdiction, and to provide for a process in North Mankato to site small wireless facilities (SWFs) in the public right-of-way consistent with applicable provisions of both state and federal law, the City Council elects to regulate the installation, maintenance, and operation of SWFs within its public rights-of-way and finds that these regulations are necessary to:
(A) Effectively manage SWFs in the public right-of-way, consistent with the provisions of applicable state and federal law;
(B) Provide for the installation of small wireless facilities consistent with M.S. §§ 237.162 and 237.163; and
(C) Encourage SWF designs and locations that minimize the impact on the surrounding neighborhood and maintain the character and appearance of the city, consistent with other provisions of this code and applicable state and federal law.
(Ord. 115, 4th series, passed 5-20-2019)