A. Except as provided herein, all wireless communications services facilities shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.
The standards and process requirements of this chapter supersede all other review process, setback, height or landscaping requirements of the Orting Municipal Code.
B. Environmental: All proposed installations are subject to a threshold determination under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) according to Chapter 15-14 OMC unless categorically exempt pursuant to WAC 197-11-800. All proposals are subject to the critical area requirements and the shoreline master program (Title 11 of this code.)
C. Master Permit Agreement Needed:
1. Consistent with RCW chapter 35.99 and Chapter 8-8 of this code, any person, corporation or entity that proposes to locate any portion of a wireless communications services facilities within the City right-of-way must have a valid fully executed master permit with the City before submitting applications for right-of-way construction permits.
2. Wireless providers interested in obtaining a master permit must apply according to the procedures of Chapter 8-8 of this code as well as supplying the following, in order to have a complete application:
a. Submit three valid fully executed master permits that the provider has with other cities in Washington state, PROVIDED THAT, this requirement shall be excused to the extent that the provider does not have sufficient valid master permits in other jurisdictions to meet that requirement;
D. Right-of-Way Construction Permit: A right-of-way construction permit is required prior to performing any work within the City right-of-way pursuant to Title 8 of this code.
(Ord. 2019-1049, 9-25-2019)