(a) Co-Location Design Required. No new tower shall be constructed in the City unless such tower is capable of accommodating at least three additional wireless telecommunications facilities owned by another person, firm, or corporation.
(b) Authorization. Authorization for a tower shall be issued only if there is not technically suitable space available on or inside an existing tower or structure within the geographic area to be served. As noted in the permit application section of this Chapter, the applicant shall list the location of every tower, building, or structure within the city limits that could support the proposed antenna. The applicant must demonstrate that a technically suitable location is not available on or inside an existing tower, building, or structure within such area. If another communication tower owned by another party within such area is technically suitable, the applicant must show that a reasonable offer was made to the owner of such tower to co-locate, subject to the notice provisions enumerated in subsection (c) hereof.
(c) Notices. The applicant must send a certified mail announcement to all other owners of existing towers and tall structure owners in the geographical area to be served stating their site needs and/or sharing capabilities. In determining whether a facility is technically suitable, the City shall consider the space available on an existing structure, the technological practicality of the co-location, the financial feasibility of the co-location, and such other factors as the City deems appropriate. If proof of co-location offers cannot be determined, then other towers, structures, or buildings are presumed to be reasonably available.
(d) Exemption from Proof of Co-Location Availability. Persons locating a wireless , cellular and small cell telecommunication facility upon a publicly-owned property shall be exempted from the requirements herein regarding presentation of proof that co-location is not available. Co-location design is still required of these applicants as enumerated in this section.
(Ord. 3374. Passed 10-18-16.)