(A) The town will undertake a review of an application pursuant to this chapter in a timely fashion, consistent with its responsibilities, and shall act within a reasonable period of time given the relative complexity of the application and the circumstances, with due regard for the public’s interest and need to be involved, and the applicant’s desire for a timely resolution.
(B) The town may refer any application or part thereof to any advisory or other committee for a non-binding recommendation.
(C) After the public hearing and after formally considering the application, the town may approve, approve with conditions, change, or deny a permit. Its decision shall be in writing and shall be supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record. The burden of proof for the grant of the permit shall always be upon the applicant.
(D) If the town approves the permit for wireless telecommunications facilities, then the applicant shall be notified of such approval in writing within ten calendar days of the town’s action, and the permit shall be issued within 30 days after such approval. Except for necessary building permits, and subsequent certificates of compliance, once a permit has been granted hereunder, no additional permits or approvals from the town, such as site plan or zoning approvals, shall be required by the town for the wireless telecommunications facilities covered by the permit.
(E) If the town denies the permit for wireless telecommunications facilities, then the applicant shall be notified of such denial in writing within ten calendar days of the town’s action along with an explanation for said denial.
(Ord. 05-001, passed 3-14-2005)