(A) Applicability. Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, the provisions of this division (A) shall apply to the installation, operation and maintenance of microcell equipment mounted on strands in the town by telecommunications corporations and cable operators. A person that has all applicable authorizations required to provide commercial mobile radio service using microcell equipment may use microcell equipment to provide commercial mobile radio service.
(B) Applications. Applications for the installation, operation and maintenance of microcell equipment on strands within the town shall comply with the requirements of this section.
(C) Fees. The Council shall establish fees for microcell equipment mounted on strands by resolution.
(D) Limitations. At each site where microcell equipment is installed, such installation is limited to:
(1) Not more than two strand-mounted antennas and radio pairs that are owned by a person described in division (D)(1) of this section; and
(2) Related devices owned by the applicant that are mounted on a strand between the microcell poles on which the strands are mounted, including power supplies, housings, cables and similar supporting furnishings and improvements.
(E) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MICROCELL EQUIPMENT. Devices that are connected to aerial facilities that are used solely for transmitting, processing and receiving voice and data wireless telecommunications services. MICROCELL EQUIPMENT does not include any ground-based equipment.
MICROCELL POLE. A pole or similar structure and attached appurtenances, including strands, that is designed for telecommunications, cable, data or electric.
(Ord. 21-04, passed 3-11-2021)