(A) Applications shall be evaluated in the time-frames as follows:
(1) Type 1 applications: 60 days
(2) Type 2 applications: 90 days
(3) Type 3 applications: 120 days
(B) Applications shall be reviewed for completeness. If the application is incomplete, then the applicant will be notified of the insufficiency, and the timeframes set forth in division (A) of this section shall be tolled until the application is made complete.
(C) The timeframes set out in division (A) of this section may also be tolled as follows:
(1) If the city receives between 15 and 30 applications in a 30-day period, then the city may toll for an additional 21 days.
(2) If the city receives more than 30 applications in a 30-day period, then the city may toll for an additional 15 days for every 15 applications received.
(3) By mutual agreement between the applicant and the city.
(4) When an applicant submits an underground area waiver in which case the city may toll for an additional 30 days.
(D) If two applicants request to collocate on the same wireless support structure or two wireless support structures are proposed within a distance that would violate the spacing requirements set forth in § 98.11, then the Director of Public Service may resolve the conflict in any reasonable and nondiscriminatory manner.
(E) If a request for consent is denied, the city shall provide, in writing, its reasons for denying the request, supported by substantial, competent evidence. The denial of consent shall not unreasonably discriminate against the applicant. Grounds for denying an application may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Failure to provide information required under § 98.07;
(2) Failure to comply with Design Guidelines set forth established by the Director of Public Service;
(3) Failure to provide financial surety pursuant to § 98.19;
(4) Failure to remove abandoned facilities as required under § 98.24;
(5) Conflict with the historic nature or character of the surrounding area;
(6) Conflict with planned future improvements in the right-of-way; and
(7) Failure to comply with generally applicable health, safety, and welfare requirements.
(Ord. 18-031, passed 7-25-18)