A. This chapter applies to telecommunications facilities on city-owned property for which the city approves an application after the effective date of this chapter, except as noted in subsection C below.
B. Small-cell facilities on city-owned property are subject to the following provisions after the effective date of this chapter, notwithstanding the date approved:
1. Section 12.14.300 (Radio frequency monitoring requirements);
2. Section 12.14.310 (Operation and maintenance standards);
3. Section 12.14.320 (Insurance);
4. Section 12.14.330 (Indemnity);
5. Section 12.14.340 (Abandonment); and
6. Section 12.14.350 (Removal and restoration).
C. The following telecommunications facilities are exempt from this chapter:
1. Personal wireless services facilities or equipment owned and operated by California Public Utilities Commissionregulated electric companies for use in connection with electric generation, or transmission, power, or distribution facilities subject to California Public Utilities Commission General Order 131-D;
2. Personal wireless service facilities constructed for city use or by the city to exclusively provide wireless services such as wi-fi;
3. Facilities for wireless reading of water, gas, or electricity meters;
4. Amateur radio facilities;
5. Over-the-Air-Reception Devices ("OTARD") antennas; and
6. Any facility legally entitled to an exemption pursuant to state or federal law or governing franchise agreement.
D. Telecommunications facilities exempt from this chapter remain subject to applicable state and federal law, as well as applicable requirements of this code, including chapter 12.12. (Ord. 2020-0018 § 2)