The purpose of this chapter is to establish comprehensive requirements and standards for the development, siting, installation, and operation of small cell wireless communications facilities and ancillary support infrastructure. These regulations are intended to protect and promote public safety, community health and welfare, and the aesthetic quality of the city consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan while providing for well-managed development of small cell wireless telecommunications in accordance with California and federal law.
A. Foster an aesthetically pleasing urban environment, prevent visual blight, protect and preserve public safety and general welfare, and maintain the character of residential and nonresidential areas consistent with the adopted General Plan and other city-adopted plans and in compliance with applicable state and federal legislation;
B. Protect the public from radio frequency emissions to the maximum extent permitted by state and federal law.
C. Improve the ability of telecommunications providers to provide services quickly, safely, effectively, and efficiently while ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements;
D. Ensure that public safety personnel have adequate cellular service and coverage during emergencies;
E. Require wireless communications providers to use the best available design and technology to further reduce potential aesthetic impacts as changes in technology occur. (Ord. 2019-03 § 7, 2019)