For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. All terms not specifically defined herein have the meaning provided in Tex. Loc. Gov't Code Ch. 284, as amended from time to time.
APPLICANT. Any person who submits an application and is a network provider.
APPLICATION. A request submitted by an applicant:
(1) For a permit to collocate network nodes; or
(2) To install a transport facility; or
(3) Approve the installation, replacement or modification of a pole.
DAY. Calendar day.
PERSON. An individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, trust, or other entity or organization, including the city.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.
(1) Work in the public right-of-way that does not require excavation or closing of sidewalks or vehicular lanes in a public right-of-way;
(2) Replacing or upgrading a network node or pole with a node or pole that is substantially similar in size or smaller and that does not require excavation or closing of sidewalks or vehicular lanes in a public right-of-way; or
(3) The installation, placement, maintenance, operation, or replacement of micro network nodes that are strung on cables between existing poles or node support poles, in the public right-of-way.
TECHNICAL GROUNDS. In light of prevailing industry and engineering standards, reasons of insufficiency of capacity, safety, reliability and/or generally applicable engineering purposes consistent with applicable law.
(Ord. 1805015, passed 5-15-2018)