(A) Application fees are imposed as stated in the § 154.12. The city shall not require an application, approval or permit, or require any fees or other charges from a communications service provider authorized to occupy the rights-of-way, for:
(1) Routine maintenance;
(2) The replacement of wireless facilities with wireless facilities that are substantially similar, the same size, or smaller if the wireless provider notifies the city at least ten days prior to the planned replacement and includes equipment specifications for the replacement of equipment consistent with § 95.102(d) of this subchapter; or
(3) The installation, placement, maintenance, operation or replacement of micro wireless facilities suspended on cables that are strung between existing utility poles in compliance with applicable safety codes.
(B) Wireless providers shall secure a permit from the city to work within rights-of-way for activities that affect traffic patterns or require lane closures.
(Ord. 18-27, passed 6-26-18)