Wireless Communication

Permitting

Wireless Communication Facilities require a WCF Permit unless specified in Exemptions, Chapter 33.49.200(2) CCC. If a WCF Permit is not required, the proposal may still require a Building Permit through the Building Division. Contact the Planning Division for further information. Please refer to the following sections:

• Site Location Preferences, Chapter 33.49.400 CCC
• Site Priorities, Chapter, Chapter 33.49.410 CCC
• Development Standards, Chapter 33.49.500 CCC
• General Standard, Chapter 33.49.510 CCC
  • Co-locations
  • Pole Replacements
  • New Support Towers
  • Health, Safety, and Welfare
  • Other Regulations
• Performance Standards, Chapter 33.49.520 CCC
  • Height
  • Setbacks
  • Landscaping
  • Color and Camouflage
  • Security and Lighting

Review Process

Proposals will either be processed administratively (Types I & II) or quasi-judicial (Type III). Proposals requiring Type III review will require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

Required Documents

The following documents are required alongside any WCF permit submittal. Full details about each entry can be found in Chapter 33.49.630 CCC.

• Scaled site plan.
• Landscaping and screening plan (new support towers only).
• Description and photographic depiction of the proposed facility, including any camouflaging or shroud information.
• Elevation drawings.
• Description of the existing or proposed facilities, technical reasons for the design and configuration, design and dimensional information, coverage schemes, and the capability of future co-location opportunities.
• Report by a licensed professional engineer demonstrating the following:
  1. The facility complies with all requirements of the International Building Code;
  2. The structural capability of the facility will support co-located antennas (if applicable);
  3. The facility complies with all applicable standards of the FAA and FCC, including RF energy standards; and
  4. The basis for the calculation of capacities.
• Documentation that establishes the applicant’s right to use the site.
• FAA final air space determination (Form 7460-1, prior to issuance of a CUP).
• An analysis of the proposal area and discussion of factors influencing the decision to target the proposed location.
• Photographic analysis of the proposed site.
• All applicable fees.
• Any additional applicable information the Review Authority deems necessary to adequately review the proposal.

Permit Fees

Permit fees are described in detail within Chapter 33.49.650 CCC.