17.76.050 Conditional use permit required-Application approval procedure.
A. A conditional use permit issued under the procedures and subject to the criteria of this chapter is required for the construction, erection or placement of all wireless telecommunications towers within the jurisdiction of the City.
B. Wireless telecommunications facilities shall only be allowed, pursuant to the terms of a conditional use permit, in areas zoned I-1, C-4 or on city, county or school district owned property located in areas found to be aesthetically appropriate and suitable by the Public Works Director and Zoning Administrator, and approved by the Planning Commission and City Council.
C. Application Materials. An applicant for a conditional use permit shall submit the completed application form with the applicable fee as determined by resolution. The following requirements shall be included with the application:
1. A report from a qualified and licensed engineer showing that the existing towers in the City or county can not be used to site proposed antenna or antennas as required by Section 17.76.40;
2. Proof of ownership, a valid lease or written authorization from the landowner where the proposed facility is to be located.
3. A detailed sketch plan showing the area to be served by the telecommunication facility plus: all roads and utilities on proposed site and within three hundred feet of the property boundaries of the proposed site. The placement of the structures, antennas, and the like; the location of buildings, houses and structures on adjacent properties; and significant topographical features such as ridges, washes, outcrops and the like;
4. Detailed plans and specifications describing the specific type of tower, antenna(s) and antenna support structures, the materials to be used, and all necessary support equipment;
5. A copy of the applicant’s license or similar certificate of authority issued by the Federal Communications Commission;
6. A description, plot plan and photo imaging, stealth representation, or visual characterization showing proposed structure on existing terrain as well as any buffering, screening, landscaping, coloring of structure or other similar techniques that might be used to mitigate adverse impacts of the facility;
7. A certification by a qualified and licensed professional engineer that the proposed design meets all Federal Communications Commission Regulations, applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations, applicable Environmental Protection Agency regulations, city building and electrical codes, and all requirements of this code; and
8. Additional information as may be deemed necessary by the City staff, the Planning Commission, or the City Council.
D. Review Procedure. The application shall first be reviewed by the planning office for completeness and comments, and then submitted to the Planning Commission at their next regularly scheduled meeting, provided all materials are submitted no later than ten days prior to the hearing. The Planning Commission shall review the application and may recommend approval, rejection or approval subject to conditions. Following review by the Planning Commission, the application shall be forwarded to the City Council. The Council may approve, reject, or approve the application subject to conditions.
E. Notice of Decision. The planning office shall within ten days of the final action by the City Council provide the applicant a written notice of decision which shall be based upon the application materials and other materials or evidence provided on the record before the Planning Commission and the City Council. (Ord. 01-04 (part), 2001)