HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 26-13DROINANCE NQ. Z6-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYDR AN� COUNCIL UF 'i'HE T�WN �F
FQUNTAIN HILLS, MARICC]PA CDUNTY, 11RI2flNA, AMENDING THE
FDUNTAIN HILLS TOWN CD�E CHAPTER 1fi, S`1'REETS AND
5[IJEWA�,KS, 8Y REPEAI�NG ARTICLES 1b-2, SMALL WIRELESS
FACILITIES, I1ND 1b-3, CITILITY SERVICE ANTENIVAS, AN❑ ADDING A
NEW CHAFT�R 19, SMALL VITIRELESS FAC[Is['i'IES; UTIL[TY SERVICE
AN`]'FNNAS T� THE TOV11N CODE.
WHEREAS, Clle Town Cauncil desii-es to replace the existing Tawn Code Cha�.�ter 1 C,
Arti�les 1G-2, Smal] Wireless Fa�iliCies, and 16-3 Utility 5er�3ce Antennas, with a
new Chapter 19, 5ma11 Wireless Faciiities; Utility 5er�ice Antennas; and
WHEREAS, updated ardinance seel�s tn enhance the ability nf the providers oF
telecominunicatian servi�es Ca provide such ser�ices ta the cammunity quicicly,
effecti�ely, and efficiently while protc�ting residential ai�eas fronl patential adverse
impacts; and
I+HHEREAS, the Tow�i Couil�il recagtliaes that te�hnology and laws regardi��g these
facilities ha�e c�langed, so the Town's regulations need to �harige accardingly; and
WHEREAS, in a�cordance with A��ticle I1, SecCians 1 a�id 2, Constitutian ❑f Arizana,
and the laws of the 5tate ❑f Ariaona, the Town Coui�cil has considered the indi�i�ual
pi-operty rights and personal liinerties nf the residents ❑Fthe Town a��d Che pr�bable
impact of the propnsed ordinan�e on the Cost to consCrucC hausing for sale ar rent
beFore adapting this ordinance.
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the pre�er�ation Qf the peace, healtlt, and safety of ihe
Town o� I�oLintain Hills, Ari�otta, ��n einergeilcy is c�eclaz-ed to exist, aiid this
ordinance shalf hecame immediatciy opei�ati�e and in For�e from and after Che date
of adoptio��.
N�W, THEREF�RE, BE IT OR�AINE❑ BY THE MAYOR AND CQUNC[L OF THE
TDWN ❑F FQ�NTAIN H[�,LS, ARIZONA, as follaws:
SECTIDN 1. The i-ecitals aba�e are }�ereby iri�nrpnrated as iFFully seC forth
herein.
SFC`1'lUN 2. Articles 1Fi-2 and 1b-3 ❑f the rountain Hills Code are herel�y
repealed as pi-o�ided in Exhilait A.
S�C`1'lUN 3. Chapter 14, Small Wireless Tacilities; Utility Ser�ice Ant�nnas is
added tc� the Town Code as pro�ided in Exhi�ait I3.
SECTION 4. If any pro�ision ❑f this Ordinance is far any reason held by any
caurt of campete�lt jurisdictic�n t❑ be une:iforceable, such pro�ision ar partion
ticreofshall l�e deerried separate, distinct and indepe��dent of all ❑t�1er provisions
and stich holding shall not affect the �alidity ❑F the remaiiiing parti�ils �f this
Ordinance.
Sk:C'1'I(71V 5. FM�:fZGF.NCY CLAL]S� - WHEREAS, it is necessary far the
�i-eser�atiail of the peace, l�ealt�l, and safety of the Tawn of �otmtain Hills, Arizona,
ari emei�gency is declared t� exist, a�zd this ordina�lce shall �ecotne immediatety
apea•ati�e and in Farce from and after the date af adaption.
PASSED AND A�pPTEU by the Mayor and Cauncil vf the Tvwn of Fvuntain
Hills, Arizona, this G�h day ��Uctober, 2U26.
TOWN ❑F FOiINTA[N HILLS, AR120NA
/��
Geri�y M. F�e�del, Mayor
U
ATT�ST:
C`
mr�� � -�1 _�-� �.���
��
�� n �e `�er, Town Clerk
'�•-
REVIEWED BY:
Rachael G odwin, T n Mai�ager
APPRQVED AS TD FORM•..-
Town Attorney
OR�INANCE NQ. 2G-13
EXHIgIT A
Chapter 16 Streets and 5idewalks
Articles:
15-1 Encroachments
� � 3 Srr�ll �'1'ir::'.a;;� �'�,-ilitioc
l� 3 !I�il„�So�•iica!ln�c��a-�
Article 1�-1 Fncr�achments
a
.�r�`?c' S 3 5:m��1'. SA'ir�'.� Fa�LI�.�:�;
C.-r�i�n �45 3 ' Rirp�r•
TYh� in�,��t a.-�� pur�,u:,-o of thia n�i:1� �� f���li�t❑ �l� �;�,-�opr.son� ar�
in��a[lati�n �f ✓:��1'. v.i��.l��c �-r.ilit�a in t}� Tc �in ❑f roun�in �:ilV � aapplQ�T�C
�3��iatir� irirc�c� ��r►m•na1��.a:i�s� s����T�r��-an� � in��.�r�� ��ra�i��• in high
damand � ��, •i�hi�� �:n7ultan��u�1� �.t��ting ar� p�oor•�irr� �l� l:�al�h, art�.��,
1�d �����l�r� 3f �h� :�a:��stn ��t�► T�r•�� ❑sd �rnta:'tin� and pz�a�r�in� th3
�rt�k�ti� Z�,uiit�s of tl� r�..�.��1 �rd �ail� or.����nr:sa� oF �rn To�vr� Th�a�l. t�i:�
a:'t:�'.�, t�� ""���L� �a�kc � ba.L�ruo tl� n�a� �r ir���ad v�i�.�o�o aorn�u�ratiorra
capacr.t}r �� n:r�� f�: r�a�nzk�ia o�and� d� t� �r:�a�r•» t}���cth�ti� ;��1:��❑ ❑f
t}� T� ��n ar��i t� c�zvarc *r� c-1F� pi.�-�:i��} �£.r.s:.�l �i�L �'.:.rr F��1l�i��.
�.1�i�n �45 3 3'��finiti:_n�
T�o dofiniti�r�. �on�ir�d in:l.R.S. � 9��1' c.�❑ i:rorpo�a�d �� �1:� �.�Eran::� ar�
r}.:�� a�'.� t.� t}:i� crt�io�.-� if Full� ac� �rth t��ra:
✓�ti�� � 5 3 3 5t�1? �'1�� �'.:�' Faciliti�L ir. ��� na!�i� �i�,�� n� �'l��
r!'hi� rr✓•��s �r��rnitc t!�i iru��l.Lat`,-�. ❑f c�r�il �•�i��aa fvlit�a is �l� : i�lti of i.��
oubjcr.t t� tlti f�ll:»r�.i1� s�:.��ll �ll.�.'1'1�/,
!1. I�v ��`���►c�a�, util*� !1�'.`ti :Z,GQ'lCl�..'� %IIC�1 J]�I� %I1CCjOG� E-�c��itioY-, ar c���'.}
�i�irc���r fu�.ili�L�; :}.}ujl �� ��llx.a�.�, in :�lic�, m��ific.�, �r r:�p.l-zc�� in .hc pu�li::
�ight �t� �•�a}• unlo�� th� f�ll��•�in� r�airancn� ar� mat:
�. T�� uwr�::-znt par��:�u}•�a is a p� appl`�tian �on��:�� •i�i�� ��o
Llpu��mon� �f ��•���pm�n� C� ��ic�L;
?. �n .'1pp'.�G��t��n ic r���it�� � ar� app�iad lo� th� To i�n pti�,�.`�nt � tllic
,-r�
��
?. nii Tr✓irn �:�ui���nt. �. cot �rth in th� ���1� a� rsc�;
�. ni{ �thar applica'�la �d�; and i•�yuir��ncn� arc m�*.;
[. ��M1�`��ir�: F1ri��t� ? i���;a llg;�or:�nt �. o:gr��; ar`�
5. fl SA'ircl�� Fa��it� �r���a:���.* I��m� :�a:ra.
T?. Th� c�llxati�n, in:tailati�n, m��ifi��ti�n, �in�•r�arx:c.� and r�pla��m���� �€
��.�.�.1�, atilt� �l� : :r.r.:��ti� �•»h :r.n.z< <vL �1�� �:. �.l�i�., �r :rn.11' i.�`�.�lc�
��alitios ir. th� pu�i� :-���t ra� ����;� ch�ll � aub;a�t � ar� a�mpl;J v�ith :�►�n�l
r��uir�•n���., incla�in� th� �'1'ir�1�1r F�iliticc E�n�rd T�� m� and ✓�nditi�n�, �1��
�•s'� �c���r �t: r��ia.�� a:�d �aic�l�� L, -���i -�r� �� �pc�1�� r��airc���rtc
�?✓»l�p�d ba�od upon con�ultation ��•ith thc T�v�•n thrau�ll thc �itc rc��ic��=�nd
�a rn�t�� pr�.�.:�.
4. Tl-� J���.lapr.ia�� C-���i��� Jcpar�rr`.:�t :}ull prcc�rib��nd pr�rrid��a r:.•g-��
�� ��F:��n:cvti��n for uoo b}• applic�nta For thc coilocatian, inotallntion,
;r��:iifi��t�r., �-�ir.�.-��.-�-��u, ar��? �.L��orsrr.i� ❑f r:zorupoloo, uti�it� pal�„ a�J��ia�a:�
��•i�h �mu�l ���ir�l�:r facilitic�, �r �rr�il ��•irc`.��; ��i�itic, �n thc pa�li� ri�;h� �f ���a5�
�2-�,]lica�i�n :h. all inclu�L �.��h inf�rma�i�n and d�.�ail� a� th� ��artr:ic��t da�
�:c�2�ar�r ta c�t..�ali�h tha a��,�ct r�-��t:�r� :�atarc� c�`�nai�n�, d�irnt�or� �nd p►�rpo�e
of �iia pr�p�.r� m�n��lo�, u�iiit5� �1�, �r :r.nall r�•ir�l•L� facili��.ti in :h� pa�li�
ri�ht �f � �n�.
.Fr�:ti�n L ? '1 R��� and Fa1.
!1. T�o Toi�°n C�uncil �hali, b}r ordin�lncc ❑r rcnaluti�n, act and amcnd an}� rato, rato
a��:��a��:�}, �"�ar��, .�� ��� �:�}h�� icad'a;/ c�� .La•ii �r tha ��.� ��thc pa��li� ri�;�t n�
•i.�x5�.-�� T��Am a�ilit5• p�l�� in ��nntition �•rith r.m�. ]l ��:ir�l�L� facilitia� incla�in�:
1. Faoc fpr rrar�cial ucr� pormit applirrations
3. �'��1. f�r c�ll:r'a�i:��i applica�ian;;;
?. 1� c�� f� thc ►irrr � f thc ri�ht � f i�n�,
R. I���; f:�r �ii� a:r �f tii� T����n'� a�ilit3: �r.�]e�
5. F�oa �r �'r�.��-��mont TL� mit .'lppli�a�`r.��;
6. �'cc� t� rcr�•�cr .L.�,�-�,�1 c:r,.i_� rc�a'.tir� fr��-: ����:-���:�� "� a:�5° sa��a�p.li�s��
:ncl;�:_lin�;,'�ut n�* lLm�� *�, �:�r�L�ti�.s•ia ��rparrnl in•.�a�i�t�n, ��i:��, �r�l
pr:r.r�:ra���, arti.�i ��i:►�a, nnd c�ntinuod monitarinb; �nd
7. Ot��:-'��:i� .r *ii� m��•�� �-u.�° ��t�rr:�ir�a r��ocaar� � aan � o at tt�
r�aira�n� :r�ntainc� h� �n.
R. .i�i �a�ic �n� �r�� �* �a„ a�,��r��.,�? p�.����nt � th� nrni�� a�.�ll lo❑ ��,�nahl� ar�-�
�hall r�t ��t���� *h� um�►an� p�rmi��� �:�� :�t��� la�•i.
� T'�a Tra�v� ch=.1'. �a�li1-: a,nd ��i�a,.•,�i.l�'alo i� a�'�dalo ❑f �atoa a.-� �oa.
J. Th� f��.r.; r�a� ��1�15• t� tho ma��r� c���.��.� !�j� thic artti� and ar��.r�p���.
f�m �� �t}�i� �i•x:, ���::� Q�C� �7��.ICiJ., ; har��abL� b� tl� Ta��n.
�. Th� llpplica�i�n J��l'� a��mp��i� �S� rr�a�, c�c�hcc, dia�ramc or �imilar-
c�r�ihit��. Th� acc�mpan�i:�� ma��ricla �lull �� �f ti� �:a3 ��ra i:f t'�r� �uantit�
pro.r�ri�� �}: �ho �a�t,��pman� �.�••�ic:r J�partmcnt and af �uffi4i�nt �larit}� to
:il��.t�u� th. l�aati�n, dirx��ruiona, r�ta� ar� parpoao oF�rn p���:r� m�nnn�
�rt�ity= p��,; .�'U'JJ��7.r✓� 1•�:�� :r.-�cl'. �•iirUl,�;;: �.-�,�iit�c, or�:rm�i1 �•�i�l�ac f��litio� in
tl-�, puh�i� ri�ht �f �aay an�i ic� rclat�n t� ����tin� �r� prop;�4� fa�iliti;�� in tl}e
ri�ht � f �•.���.
�. I�� cliu���.� :hall �❑ mad� in �ho l��ati�n, di�:nrir.�n�;, 4ha�act::r �r durati�n �f
t.� rr�nopa�c, �:tilt� p:►l:►:: �„n, ��a�d •i�ith ornail �;erc�c�n fa ��itic�, �r amc�i�
�A�L �'.:�r fa�L���:rc �� ��� p�;�l:.- ���� ,�r .a�� �a; g�an�� a� t}� pc��r�it �c�oi t u��an
=��ritton authori�ation oFtha ❑a��olopmont �rr��icc� Dc�r�iTtrr�znt.
�'. .��.}ar�•ial lf �� 11��li�nCi.�n ir c�:ntingcnt �ip�n thc applic�nt c�c�m�r�trc�tin�
��mpli�.c� ���i�l� tho �'1'ir1�:r Fa�ili�iti S�nc.�ra Tcrr:1�- ar-t-1 G�n�it�nu, th� Tc���°n':;
�c�.i�n S�rr.�iarci� z�,rr.�i �'aidc�irr��, 1�,�' ��� �:�� cr,���`�� :-��a"���s�c ��•r�:���'
a�;� up�s �n:,tilnt��i: •iiith thc T��•rn th�agh t� a:t❑ �.>»i.° ar� �,� rsittir�
p r1 ar.
'�. !1n appli�ant rrl�� appc�-�1 ��nial �Fan 1pp�izat�n � trr T�v�n G�ur�.ii b�
�lcji�i:�� thi� �,ti„«�a�u:'�: i'1'it�in r�o:v� ca�l.��.-�r �:.�� ❑f �t� �s�l cf. nn !lppli�ntion,
an �ppl�-�ant as��l fil� rt.��a �f nppa�l, ir. •iiri`in�, �a°ith thc Tc�r�=n U��rl�. Thc To�•rn
Cauncil r:la� affiri,l, rn�diF�•, ar rc�rnz thc �t�n f�m i�hi�h tl�, app�al i� tal��n.
Y.. ?I�n app�,��l �t �n tlppli�ati�n, � �'1'ir�ar Facili�S° �'ncroacllrrm.��t Ft.� mit ��•il�
✓� ir�ct:c.`�i �r��-�� maiupo�� utilit�� ��1� accoaa�d :A�ith :rn-�1 �r�ir��� facili�i:.L, �r
c�>.`�l �Af` �'.:�a� �:�il�� ��::i:a�'✓' ir. }�:� 11��,�ico.ti:�:�. Nia ii�•�on rutring in th� � t�.1�
rhll a� ��n:tr`.�d �:���.r.spt rn.��p�l��, u�ili�� po�� a�soc��d `�ii�U ��ali •i�i�•l:.•�
�a�`lsr,�, �r rm�l'. �•�i�l-�;c �.�i'.it�-�; ir. th� pu'ali� ri�ht �f .�•a� F���
3'CC�l.l1 �1:����; J:l����l� ��, u� us �s�����•�rn�s* in th� publi� right of i.�a�.
'.. r!'h❑ �\'1�jp�Gt\li], ir.r.��llation, r�difi�ation, ►r`�in�r�..�•:r.o, ar.� �.p�lc�ar.� o€
mon�p�l�, atilit�• �r�l�� o.���::iat��i �i=ith �:n�ll ��ii�Jccc f��lit�c, ❑r a:�ll i�ir�aa�
f..-�ilit�-� al�il !�a o�a�joc� � ra��.-�-� �.00 �,ur�uu� �a Cx:��� �� Z� af thi� �rti��.
C�.ti�n L? 7 Rat:.L and Fcc;;
n. �!''.�► To•i�n �nal ah�ll, h�� o�ir��r�o or �oola��� octi �r.� a�n�d Qs� ��, ra�.
c�mp���n�, char��, �r fr•r� uutlxaric�r? �� c��i la�i for t}� �ua ❑f tr� pau�i� ri�ht �f'
�ra� ar`� Tovrn utilit}• polo� in cont�m�*i�� �viir a�.11 ��i��i��;n fa�ilitia� in�lu-iing:
'. F1:� for �`n� ccial ti!r• p;�rmit z�pli:.utian�
`'. �'�os �r��ll��ntian nppli�:t�r�;
Z. Paa� for Ch❑ u�o of Cho ri�ht of ���a�•;
'1. R��.L f�r thc a:r� nf th:� Tn�vn'c utilik� p�lc�;
�.—�,� f'or �ncr.�oachmant Pormitllpplicatiano;
�, F�:,�, *� :-�::✓°�r l�� �ctc :-��a'.tir�� ��,�ri an�r�a�:ti,��t � an� r�ncor�pl���.a
�r.cludir�,'�at s�� limi�d �, c�mir�arra*i��:� ��r�a-��:�:, iil��a�ti�ati�n, t�ating, l��ai
�.1":):::1:]5�1�`�.`v a:��? filin��, an� �itiin��:� �ni�rirr�; ara�1
7. �J��C�r'��� ac ti�� �"�vis ��r ���•� sci:» rxr��.tr-r�� � G�-�rr� c�it tl�
r:�ui���r`n. �, �on�ir�d h,-� ain.
T?. �� ��*�c �s� ���� �t or nrs���r?r.,� p�.� ✓,�ant � thic arti�� at��lllaa rar.�or�bl� c��
;,�`��li iut c�r�ood tt� �r�oan� pc� �it�d b�v��, [c�•i.
�'. �"�� �!'n��s� ���1' �u'�1�: ar� mal;�a�ailabl� i�. arh.-�da� oFr-��� �� f�.�.
J. Thv� f�,r�. r�la� :r�l�l}� � th� ma�.�.�� ����.��� �S� :hi� ar�icl� arti-1 arc :r•par�tc
f:-nn: ul'. �t.�r �-`c, finaa ar� panalt`.� char�oablc b}: tiic To��=n.
flrticic � ? ?]�ili�� C.��iic:� fln�nru�
�oat�n l� � ' I��rpc�o
T.l•� pa1 �c� �� �1�:: � tic'.� ic �, �nalirh �r��ul gu��linoa �r �i� a:ting cf i�i �'.���
c�mYr:►i�ic�t:a�� }�=i���. a:�� .��*.3��:� pi :���' �� ��� �ra'��:� r��hk �� �•ia� �.�.o:i h��
�tilit;/ �or:�pan�� � oomr�n�.a� ;��i�hin th� u�ilitS�.�tt��
C-�:.ri�n l5 ? 3 �lfini�i:�n�
"?1til�� ���:-•i�� an�.-��r��" rr�aru a:� nn�,��ru pl.�od on cr� r�ar atilit�'�o�e�, p�l��;,
c��»�h��, ct�r.�� �:�<<;, ��., ari-i ucad �� a irtilit�� p�•rt.-�,-� ��aili��� th� ❑po�t�s
�f ti�c utilit� a}��tc�vrn
✓�.���.' �??�]t�lt� 5�:-�ri�a�'1n�nr`�c in tt� R.ibli� Right of �A�a�
/1. ✓�r�,al 1=��ui�rr�r�. Por an ai�.�.,��n� p�.1od i:� �rr� ��•in'� ��1� of •i.�.3• �•iith th�
}�p a��h� :a7���� l�r,� than ci�c �at ahr�,� g�ar� lcr,�l, tl� a�ip�r� atructu� ��
an�cn�a :}.1a1 �c p-���� a r�:� a'. c��.� �� �l•a� •i:it}: k�i ;�rraun:�:rrb a�a. If tlh-�
��p �f t'��n�nr`� ia ai� �� cr m�ra a���� �r�and I�ji�l, th� anti.��nu and �app�rt
rtra��,ti � rhi.l' �;��l�u t!x► � i�n'c app�•�ad aag�.�� a�t:�u at�alth �a:gn or a a;rsi�:-
:rr�alt� �✓gn app�pri`�� � �lti. �i•,�.� l�c�".�n a� uppr���.� �S: �li� I�i�lic �;��rl�,:
-�ir�.�r.
'?. T'�✓i���r �'��o�a.
'.�or antonncr� s��itr b tnu�ci��.�-n h;.i�ht �a� khas ai�t f�� �a=i� �ruun� 1�r31,
a-�-�?iaatur�. a�� �rr��•.�ci and app�•.�.� �h�a�;h th� ����n':; nncr�a��lmc.�l�
�n �ri" pr��:�- �,� p���-�d in ��irn �c�.-� anidr�' G', Enc�-��hrsrr.��. nr�
�l�ri�al �rrr:lit ol�ll ul:�n h� r�z�uir�-1 f�r any �r,�;��;�.�,ti-� ;.lz:.tri;a,l �•i�rl..
3� F:�:- a�}r�nn.; ��°ith a r:1a�;ir�urs h,-�gi��t �i:� F�.t �r m�r�ab.t� �r�ur� 1����1,
a-�}�*:����:�s •i�i� :'�:�a���► �� �n�ro�1��.��t pc� �it 1; r��ui�� �a� �im c��
ar`�,�o �',�.��achr.lc�rio, �7d r�•�•i::��• �n� appr��,�i �llnubh tl-x: t.���n'�
�LlC�1�� �7���rnit p�caaa.
Exhibit B
Chapter 19 Sinall Wir-eless Facilities; []tility 5ervice Antennas
Articfes:
19-1 Small Wireless Facilities
19-2 i]tility Ser�ice Antennas
Artic�e 19-1 5ma11 Wireless Faeilities
Sectians:
19-1-1 Ptirpose
19-1-Z Definitians
19-1-3 General Requirements
19-1-4 Design 5tandards
1�J-1-5 �lpplicati�n Suhmi�sian Requirements
19-1-6 Re�iew Procedures and Timelines; Fees
19-1-7 Permit Condiiions
19-1-5 SaFeCy Standard�
19-1-9 �perational Requirements
19-1-10 Exceptions
19-1-11 Appeals
19-1-12 Rates arsd Fees
Section 19-1-1 Purpase
A. Thc intent and pur��ose nf this article are a5 tollows:
1. Tn establish �lcar �uidGlines and stan�iards far the siting, lacatian, campatibility,
stru�tural intc�rity, and design af small wireless f�icilities that promote the a�ailability of
ac�eyuate public scn�ices while minimi�in� ne�ati�•e itnpacts of facilities on surroundin�
land uses and ensuritig compatibility with adjacent land Lises.
2. �I'o einpl�y the "�eneral Authority" preser�ed t� itic Tnwn undcr 47 U.S.C. y
332(c}(7}{A} to the greatest extent the llilited States Cnngress ii7tenc�ed while
simultaneously complying with each �f the substanti�e and prncedural requirements set
fc�rttl within the stibsection 47 U.S.C. § 33?[c}(7}(E}.
�I'a ecnploy the auth�rity reser�ed urlder A.R.S. �� 9-S83.A, and 9-596.A tn mana�;e the
�I'awn's pu�lic highways, pennit and manage a�cess tn the Town's publi� ri�hts of way,
exercise its �orling powers, land use, plan�lin� and pcnnitting authority and exer�ise its
police powers.
4. �I'o implement Town regulations related tn the pro�ision of wircicss tclecommunicatinns
ser�ices, and the siting ❑f theic- smali wir�eless facilitics.
5. Tn assuc-e coinpliance witll the Federal Communications Commissioi7's (FCC)
le�isiati�e rules for Cotnmtinication Facilitses includin� thosc fnr Radic� Frequcnr:y
human exposure limits in 47 C.r.I�. Part 1, Sut�part I and those addressing State and
L�cal Go�ernment Regulation afthe Placement, Constru�tic�n, and Madification of
Personal Vdireless Sezvice Facilities, iti 47 C.F.R. Pac-t 1, Subpart U.
6. To praix�ot� thc catnznunity i��terest by (1 } ensi�ring the �alance between puUlic
a�1d pri�=atc int�rests is �naintaitled; [2} protecting the Town af Fountain Hills'
�isual �llara�tcr frnrn }�ntcntial ad�erse impacts and �isuai blight created t�r
cxaccrbatcd by small and micro wireless Fa�ilities and relate�i infrastructtire; �3)
prntecting and preser�in� thc T�wn's e���irotiiriental resources; (4} prate�tiiag and
preser�ing thc Town's public rigl�ts-of-way; azid {5] prnmoting access to high-
quality, ad�anced wireless ser�iccs fnr the Tflwia's resideiats, busincsscs, and
�isitnrs.
7. Erls�re ttlat all telecominunications carriCrs prn�iding facilities or setvicCs withi�l th�
Town comply with the Ft�uiltain Hills Tnwn Code.
8. Encourage the collncatini� nf Small wir�less facitities, thus helping to tnii�imi�� ad���rs�
impacts on thc community;
9. Reco�r7ize that te�t�noln�y and laws rcgarding these facilities ha�e changed, so tl�c
Town's t-egulations need to c�lange accnrdit�gly;
1 U. Proinnte thc hcalth, safcty, and g�neral welfare of the people of Fountain HiI1s Town.
1 t. Maintain thc Tc�wn's status as a dcsignated Incernatianal Dark Sky Cnia�munity a��d as�
c}ptimuin en�ironinent fnr star�a�in�.
12. Cnnscn=c and �311�ancc tl�c unique natural beauty, irreplaccable ilatural resc�urces,
histnrical, natural, and man-rnade �h��racter and appearance of Fnuntain Park, Mc�o���ell
Mnuntain Preser�c, Plcasant��ille f ark, and �iews Uf Aed Mnuntain and Four Peaks.
l�3. Pre�tect Saguaro �acti as a uniquc natural resource �rn�n�tialg t�urss�n, contrihuting tt� ttle
aestl}ctic well-bei�zg nf tllc community, high prnperty �alues, hi�h c�uality nf life, uiiique
lifcstylcs, a�zd pra�iding hahitat prntcctic�il for desert G�ildlifc. Sa�uarn cacti grt�G�v slnwly
and can�znt he ��eplaccd by a�lant of like character.
l4. Prntect thc Sonoran Dcsert tt�rtoise and its Flabitats as a un�yue naturaI resource
and an important cnmpnnent nf Town nf Fountain Hills natural en�irc�nment that
cnntrihutes to thc aestheti�, en�ironmenta�, and pers�nai well-being of t�le
�ninmunity. T]Ze Sonoran Desert tortnise is a state-protectcd sp��ies in Arizc�na
and a pctitionCd candidatc fnr incdusion as a federally endangercc� spe�ies
pursuant tn tlzc Endangered Species Act c3f 1973, 16 L1.S.C. �§ 1531-15�4.
Populatinns of the Sonc�ran Desea-t tortoise �la�e been documented in the "I'awii af
Fnuntain Hills.
15. Prntect tt�e quiet srnall-town suburbail, sceni� and �isual cllaracter of the 'I'�wn.
B. This Section is not intended to, nar shall it be interpreted or applied tfl:
]. Prohihit or effecti�ely prohibit any wircicss tcic�nmmunications scrvicc pro�idcr's ahility
tc� pro�ide rcas�nable and nC��ssary wircicss c�mmunicatinns scr�iccs;
2. Prnhihit nr cffecti�cly prnhihit ar�y entity's ahility tt� prc��idc reast�nak�le arld necessary
interstate or intrastate telecomrnuilicatior�s ser�ice;
3. Llnreast�nably c�iscriminate am�il� pro�idea-s of functionally equi�alent ser�ices;
4. Deny any request for authorizatio�i t� place, construct �r madify wireless
telecoinmt�nications setvice fa�ilities salely ora the basis a�en�ironmental effects af radio
treyuency einissions s❑ long as s��ch wireless iacilities camply in every i�istance and regard
�vith aIl FCC's regulations concernirig such emissians;
5. Froliibit any eligible facility that the Torvn may not deny under federal or state law; or,
5. Otherwise authorize th� Town to �iolatc any applicahie fcd�ra] or statc law.
C`. Appli�ahility.
i, �Iew small wireless facilities. All new small wirelcss facilities in the Town of
�oiintairi Hills shall be si�bject to these regulations. Tlie F�llowing exceptians
ap��ly:
a. Amateur Radio Station UperatorslRG�ci�c ❑n1y Antcnnas. Tl�is chapter s}1a11
not go�ern any tc�wcr, ❑r thc installatio�� of any antcnna, that is unde�� the
maximu�n building height of�the ��ning district izl which such structure is
l�cated and �vhich is awnet� anc� nperated hy a federally lice�lscd a�natcur
radio statinn nperatnr or is used ex�lusi�ely fo�- re�ei�e Qnly aperations.
b. Pr�-cxisting Towers or Antennas. Legally establis�ied pre-existin� towers and
pre-existizig antennas shall ilot be requirer� to meet the requirements nf this
chapter, other than th� r�quirGinents of Secti�r�ls l 9- ]-3 and l 9- l-4.
c. AM Ar��ay. Fc�r �Surposes of iznplementing this chapter, an AM array,
�nnsistin� nf on� � 1} or more tawer trnits and supparting groun�i system wllich
ft►nctions as ane t 1) AM brnadcasting antcnna, stlall be cnnsidcrcd nn� ( l}
tower. Measureinents fnr sethacks and scparatio�z dista�zccs sl�all bc ii�easured
from thc nutcr perimet�r of the towers included in the AM array. Additional
towcr u��its may be added within the perimeter of the AM array by ri�ht.
d. Mnbil� nr Temporary Ta�vers. Mobile wireless facilities, ���hei� placed nn site
for se�en (7} ct�nsecuti�c days �r icss, prnvidGd a�1y ncccssary buildizlg pennit
�r encroachmetlt }�cnnit is obtai�7ed.
e. Utility Ser�ice Antcnnas i�1 the Right-of-Way. []tility ser�ice antennas as
d�fin�d in tl�is chapter placed in the pu�lic right-of=way �re subject to the
requiz�ements of Article 19-2, Utility Ser�ice Antenna, of the Tnwn Codc.
f. D�er-tlie-Air-Receptior� De��ices ("�TARD"} antennas as dcfincd by 47
C.F.R. � 1.4{}{�{}�a}.
2. Existing Towcrs and Antcnnas. Any existing towers which are modifiecl, up�;raded, or
clsangcd in any ma�zncr shall be suhject to the pra�isions ❑f�this ordinance as applicahle.
All existin� towers ailcl ailtennas shal] bc subject to tl�� maintcnailG� and aperations
reyLiirements in Zoning Ordin3nce Sec. l 7.46.
Section 19-1-2 Detinitions
As us�d in this artic]e, the followin� terms shall ha�•e the meanings set fnrth below.
A. "Accessr�ry cquipment or antenna eyuipment" means eyuipmetit other than
antennas used in cannection with a small wirel�ss fa�ility nr other ii�frastructure
deployment. This ii�clucies hut is �zot limitcd to, equipn�Gnt, switc���s, wiring, cabling,
power sources, shelters t�r cabinets associated witli an ante�zna, lo�ated at thc same fixed
lt�cati�n as the antenna, and, when collncated on a structure, is mounted or installed at the
same time as such antenna. Fnr puipos�s of an eligible f'acilities reyuest as detined at 47
C.F.R. y 1.610�(b)[3} �nly, ihe ter�n includes "transmissioil cquiptnGnt" as defi�l�d iri 47
CFR. ,�S l.G 100{b)t8], as may be amenc�ed or superseded.
B. "Accessory facility or accessory structtirc" �neazls a facility or stnictuz-e ser�ing or
bein� used in conjunctior� with a personal wireless services facility or coiriplex and
lncated nn thc same }}roperty nr lot as the persanal �vireless serr��ices facility Ur �ocnplex,
�r az1 im�ncdiatcly adjac�nt lot ii�cludirig, but iiot limited to, utility or transmissic�n
equipment, storage sheds ar cabinets.
C. "ACF {P" n�eai�s the Federal Ac��is�ry Cnur��i� c�n Histnri� Preser�atinn.
D, "Adja���zt prnpc�tics oz- praperties adjacent" sf1all mean (i} those lots or par�cls of
land that ahut anothCr lot or parcel nf land ar public right-nf-way that is conti�uous tn a
wireless fa�ility site oz� pr�pnsed site and (ii) the Iots nr par�cls of land nr publi� ri�ht-of-
way that w�uld b� cozltiguous ta lots or parcels ar public rights-nf-way �ut f�r ar�
intcr�cning local nr c�llcctor roadway.
E. "ADEQ" means the Ari�ni7a ❑cpartment of En�ironmental Quality.
F. "Aesthetic or aesthetics" refec-s to sul�jccti�c �r �bjecti�e detez-n�i�lations z-elated to
whether and if sa, ll�w well a facility wili fit withizi the character of the area wllere the
fa�ility is proposed. This rcquires a brnad range of fa�tors includiilg but n�t lisnited t❑
��isua] cff�cts a�zd impact ot1 property ��alt�es. �1'he Tnwn will consider aesthetics for all
appli�ations and, where nat prnhibited by federal rrr stat� law, rGscr�cs thc ahility to
impase careful placement conclitions ar restrictions.
G. "Alter�iati�e wireless facility structure" (alsn callcd "Cnnccalmcnt cleir�cnt"} ca�i
mean any feature or effort t� �niniinize nr climinat� the extent tn whicll the wircless
faciiity �an hc n�ticed. C'n�7ccai�nent elements iiiclucie, but are nc�t limiteci to stealth
effarts like n�anmade trees, clock to�vers, bell steeples, light pnlcs and similar alternati�•c-
desigm m�unting structures not iiecessary tc} thc n�rcration of thc facility that is intGndcd
to camouflage ar obscure the presence of antcnnas, or towers, ar base stations. Setback
requirei��ents can alsn �nslstitut� c�ti��altnent elements. Alternati�e wireless Facility
structure or cnn�calmcnt is disti��guished from ather more aestheti� requirements
intended to minimice the �isual impact nf a faciiity oz� an aesthetic lQ�atiotaa] dirccti��e to
pre�ent ui�wanted �isual impact.
H. "f�i1t�I7Ilc�" II7eail5 C[)I171T1UIl1C7hpT15 CCilll]Jllleri� tllc3t tI'7I751111L5 UP PeL'e1V£5
c�e�trc�magnetic radin frcqu�ncy si�nals and that i5 t�sed in pr��iding wireless ser�ices.
I. "Applicable codes" �neans unifonn buildi�lg, fir�, clGctz-ical, pl�imbing �r
inechanical codes that are adopted by a recn�ni�cd natia��al code or�aiiization or Iocal
ameiidments to those c�des that are enactcd to address threats of destru�tion c}f prnperty
or injuiy to persans and to an extent that i5 not in�onsistcnt with tiiis artacle.
J. "�lpplicant" mear�s any indi��idual, corpnration, lirnited liat�ility co�npany, gc�lera]
par��lership, limited partnership, estate, trust, jaint-stn�k con�pany, associatian af� tw� or
more persons ha�ing a j�int commc}n irrtcrest, or any other entity submitting an
applicati�n for a wireless communication facility permit, site plan ap�ra�al, huilding
permit, andlt�r any nther relatGd appt�o�'al, far the instaltation, nperatinn and.��r
maintainitl� nf flnc ar tt�are wireless cammi�nicatic�n faciliti�s.
K. "Applicatian" sllat} mca31 all ne�essary and reyuired d�cumcntatia�l, infonnation,
ai�d e�idence that an applicant must submit to rcc�i�e a wireiess communi�atioi�s facility
pertnit, builclin� permit, or other Tawn appro��al for persQnal wireless ser�ice faci�ities
troin the Towrl.
L. "ATSSA" ineans the Atneri�ai� Trafite Safety Ser�ices ELssociation.
M. "Auth�rity" shall mean the Town of Fnuntai�� Hills, Aricona.
N. "Basc stati�n" means for puiposes af eligible facilitics rcquests, as defined in 47
C.F.R. � I.61 �0{b}(1}, a structure ar equipincnt at a fixed locatiozi that enables FCC-
lice�ised or authorized wireless commui7icatin�ls between usec- equi�rinent and a
cUin�nunicati�}ns network. The tcnn does not encompass a tower c�r ai�y cquipmG�lt
associatec� with a towcr.
n. "Backhaul facilities" m�ans a playsical transi�iission path, all nr part of which is
wit�lin the puhli� ri�hts-of-way contralleci by the Tow°n or any �o�Cr�lment ez�tity, used
for tl�c transport af communications data by wirc or fiher fi-om a wireless facility to a
netwark. A backhatil tacility may alsn consist of an antenna, includiilg a rni�rowa�e
antentia, installed in the public r��F1ts-�f-way pursuant to a permit, used fnr thc transport
af communi�atinns data wirelessly from a wireless facility to a nctwnrk.
P. "Cable operator" has tl�� same meaning prescribed in A.R.S. � t1-S()5 and includes
a �idcn ser�icc prn�ider. Cahle aperator daes not includ� a sp�cial taxing district.
C�. "Child carc facility" or "daycare" has the same mcanin� pr�s�ribed in A.R.S. 5
36-88 ].3., any facility iri which child care is re�ularly pro�ided for �ompensation for ti�e
or anore children not related to the pro}�rictnr.
R. "Clear �ane" shall mean the roadsidc hnrdcr area, starting at the edge �f the
tra�eled way, a�ailahl� for safe use by errant �e��icles. This arca may cotlsist �f a
shoulder, reca�crahle s1Qpe, noti-reca�erable slope, cicar runout area, ar cambination
tl�ereof. The ���idth af the clear �c�ne is depeiideiit upon t�le traffi� �olurn�s and sp�Gds,
and on the roaclside �;eometry.
S. "Coll�cate" or "collc�catian" �an fla�e di#ferent meanin�s dcpcndit�g ozi cantext.
1. 11Vhen aiid where f1.R.S. ��S 9-591 9-G�0 apply, the definiti�tl in A,R.S. ,��',��' 9-
951.$ shall alsn apply. Tlzat definitinn �urrently statcs:
"Collocate" or "�ollo�atini�" means tn install, mount, maintaizl, znodify, aperate or
replace wirelcss fa�ilitics ❑n, wit�li�� ❑r ad,jaccnt to a wireless support structure or
utility polc.
?. Wherc and whcn thc PC�"s general z-ules for placement, canstructiUn and
mndificatio�i af persnnal wireless Facilities apply, the definition ii� 47 C.F.R. �
1.G002(g) shall apply. That definitinn currently states:
C'aII�L'c7i1dI1� consistent wittl ,��' i.132(}(d) arid the Nationwide Prngra�nmatic
Agreement (NPA} for the Cnllncation of Wircicss Antcnnas, appendix S of this part,
sectian I.B, rneans—
a. Mounting c�r instal�in� an antcnna facility n�1 a prc-existi�ig structure;
andlor
b. Modifyin� �� structurc fnr thc ��tir�nsc �f �nnuilting or i��stalling an antenna
facility nn that structurc.
c. Tt�e defialitic�r� nf "cnllo�ation" in § 1.61 {)Q(b)(2} applies to the tenn as
used in that se�tion.
3. Where and ���hen the FCC's rulcs fnr wircl�ss facility modiiicatio�is apply, the
definition in 47 C.F.R. � l,b l �U(b}(?) sl�all alsn apply. That definitinn ciin•ently
statcs:
(2) Cnllo�ation. The znaunting or installatinn of transmissian equipment on an
cli�ihlc suppart structure Far the purpose of transmitting andlor re�ei��ing radio
frequency signals fc�r communications pur���es.
T, I'or stafe law purposes, "C�mmunicati�ns service" means cable ser�ice as dcfincd
in 47 Uniteci States Cndc scctio�l S2Z{b), i�lfornzatinn ser�ic� as defi;�ed in 47 United
States Cnde s��tion l 53(24}, tele�omm�ini�atinns ser�ice as defined in 47 []nited States
Cadc scctiaz� l53[53} or wireless ser�ice.
[], Por stat� law putpases "Camtntinicaiions ser�ice prU�it�er" meails a cable
op�rator, a pro��ider of information ser�ice as defined in 47 United States Codc
section 153(24), a telecntnmunicatinns carricr as dcf�n�d in 47 []nitGd States �`ode
scction 1 S3(S ]) nr a wireless servi�es provider.
V. "Cotlst�liciated permit applicatinn" shall meaiz a single per�nit applicatiota that
would ottlerwise reyuire in��iG�idua� pennit applicatio�ls for t]ze �ollacation of up ta 25
small wir�less fa�ilitics tn cxisting utility pales witliin the public rights-�f=way.
W. "dBA" star�ds for A-wci�htcd decibel, a unit nf sound measiirement that adjusts
the staiir�arci decibel scale tc� matcli how t�1e i�uma�7 car ]icars ��ol�ime.
X. "DSM" (dBm} stands for decihei milliwatts, which is a concrete measurement of
t��e wirelcss sigz7al strengtli of wireless networks. It expresses power relati�e t�� 1
milliwatt �mW} on a logarithmic scale. Ernissinns are rneasured using pnsiti�� wllnle nr
fractional numbers. Recei��ed signal strGn�tlzs arc typically rccordcd in ncgati�'� nu�nhers
b��ause thcy ar� usually wcaker than 1 milliwatt, anci can range from approxiinately -30
dF3tn to -11 D dE3n�. The closer the number is to 0, the stron�er the cell signal. FCC, HHS
and OSHA regulaie safe exposti�re thresholds hut transmitter pnwcr (in dBm} is �rucial t❑
determinin� exposure, as it is the startin� pnint for �alculatin� currcnt �xposurc ]imits.
Y. "De�elt�pment 5er�•iccs ❑irector" or "Director" means ihe person appainted by
tlle Tnwn Manag�r to be the De�elopment Ser�ices Director. If tliere is no such persoil
desig�zatcd by the Town Manager, the '1'own Mailagec- is the De�elopmerlt Ser�ices
Director.
Z. "Distributed l��ltenn�� 5ystcm" or "DAS" �neans a nctwork �f spatially separated
antenna nodes con�lected to a cammon snurcc �ia a trans��nrt mGdium t�1at pro�idcs
pers�na� wireless setvi�e within a�cographical area.
AA. "Eleventtl hc�ur submissiotts" means an applic:ant's submission ofnew aiitllor
additional materials in sup�}ort of an application andlor to cure defi�iencies in incomplete
and deniec� applications within 48 ]�ours of the expiration of an applicable sh�t clock, or
at an ottiec-wise �inreasonably shart �eriad ❑f time beiore the expiration nf the shot clock,
�nakin� it im�ra�ti�abl� for the Town ta adequately re�iew and cansider such
suhmissions due to their compl�xity, �nlume, ar at�ier f'actors, hefare the expiracion �f the
Srl[]t L'lOCif.
BB. "Eligihlc facilitics rcquest" means a reyuest tor moditication (co-location,
rcmo�al or replaccmcnt of transmission equipment} as defined in 47 CFR ,��' 1.G14[]{b}{3}
nf an existing hasc statirnz wherein autamatic appro�al of' moditicatioiis that claes n�t
suhstantially chan�c thc p�lysical dimensions of'such tower or base station are man��ated
hy 47 U.S.C~. � 1455(a)(2), i�z�•ol�ing:
1. C'nllncation of ticw transiliissioti equiprnent;
2. Rctnn��al �f transmission equipment; or
3. Replacement of transxnission equipment
C:C. "Ex�a�ate t�r exca��ati«n" shall mean corisistent with thc definition cnntained in
A.R.S, y 40-360.21.8, as it may be amended, aiiy mananade cut, ca�ity, trencli, �r
depression isi the earth's surface, for�ned by remo�al nf eart�, intendet� tc� �han�e the
grade or le�el of laiid, ar intended to peiietrate t�r disturb tl�e surfa�e of the earth,
includin� land beneath the surface water, as detiaied in A.R.S. � 45- I U 1.9., and the tenn
includes pipe bursting and directioiial drillitig ❑r bUrin� from c�ne point t� anc�ther pUint
heneath ttle surface of� the eartl�, or c�ther trenchless technolo�ics.
❑D. "�.xistin� stri�eture" means li�ht poles, power poles, chimneys, billhoarc�s, and
❑tller similar structures, which are placed, witl�in tf�e Town at the tiane nf� adnption of this
chapter, except existing htiilditigs.
EE. "�'CC" means the Federal Coialmunicatinns Commission.
FF. "Fcc S��oc �t��k" rneans the presumpti�ely reasonable time fi-atne withiii which
the Town must act on a wireless applicaiion, as defined by tfle FCC. 'T'lie shat clo�k
begins whei� the applicazlt takes the first pracedural siep that the TQwn requires.
3, Aggrcgat� of 6[] days:
a. Collocatioii of sinall ��ireless fa�iliti�s at existi�l� small wireless facility
S1tE:5.
b. Eligible Facilities Requests.
2. Aggregatc of 9Q days:
a. New small ���ireless faciliti�s.
b. Collocation applicatic�ns fnr additiot�s ta existitlg �om�nunicati�ils
facilities n�t clefined as an eli�ihle facilitics rcqucst.
GC;. "Fee" meaals a oiietiine char�e.
HH. "General populationluna}ntrc}lled expnsurc limits" mcans tt�e applicahle
radinfrequen�y radiati«n expnsurc limits sct fortl� within 47 CFR � l.] 31 []{c}� l}, Tahlc 1
Sectio�� (iij, madc a���licahlc pt�rsuant to 47 CFR 51.1310(e)[3}, as further described and
supplemented by t11e FCC Office af Lngineerin� and �I'ect�nolc��y Laboratory Divisian's
ad��isary Knar�°ledge Datahase {KBU), a�ailable at
https :llap�s. fcc. gn�lo etcflkdhli nd�x. cfin,
II. "Histtjri� prnperty" shall mcan any prehistnric or Iiistoi-ic district, sitc, building,
objcct or otllcr rcal ❑r persnnal pr�perty, af liist�rical, architectural or archaealagical
�alue. `I�hese properties nr res�ur�es inay include, hut ar� �zot limitcd to, illp11L117"iCl7t5,
memorials, Iridian liahitatinns, cerc:nnnial sitcs, ahandoiled settlements, engineering
works, tr�asure tro�•cs, artifacts, or �rtllGr ohje�ts wit}i intrinsic histoc•ical c�r archaeolo�ical
�alue, t�r any part thereof, relating t� the histc}ry, go�ernmcnt, or culturG of thc Tawn,
JJ. "Independent, quali�ed cansultant" shall mean a person or tirm se�ected and
retained by the Town that possesses the education, professi�nal qualzfications, applicablc
li�enscs andlor certifications, and d�m�zlstratcd �xperience necessary t❑ independently
c��aluate th� technical, engin�cring, scie�itific, en�ironmental, land-use, procedural, and
legal aspects of�an applicatian fnr a wireless telecommuni�ations facility.
Ata i��dependent qualitied cansultant shall:
]. Posscss spe�iali�ed �xp�rtise ��eie�ant to the subject matter under re��iew;
2. Hold ail profcssional liccils�s ar ccrtificatinns req�iired by applicable law;
3. Ha�c no financial interest in tl7e pr�poscd faciiity or application;
4. Ha�e no actual conflir:t of interest that wnutd �natei-ially i:npair tlae consulta�it's
ine�ependence nr nhjecti�ity; and
5. C:nnduct the re�iew under the dire�tinn of tlze Tnw�i and prn�ide indepe��de�1t
findin�;s and recommcndatinns.
KK. "Law" itieans any federal, state or local 1a��•, statut�, cnintnoil law, cnd�, ru1C,
re�ulation, order or ordinan�e.
LL. "Maintenance or routine maintenance" ineans �luinhin�, cicctrical flr mccl�anical
wc�rk that rnay reyuire a�uilt�ing permit but that doGs not constitute a tnodification to t3zc
persnnal wircless sen�icc faci�ity. It is wark necessaiy ta asstire that a wireless facility
andlor telccntn�nunications structure exists and operates reliably and in a safe inanner,
presents no threat to persons ar property, and remains compliant with the pro�•isicros of
this c�iapter and FCC reyuirements.
MM. "Monap�le" means a wireless support structure tllat is nnt mnre tl�an fnrty inches
in c�iameter at thc ground le�cl and that has all nf tl�e wireless facilities n�ounted an the
polc or ca�ltai�ied inside of the pole.
NN. "MUTCD" z1��a�1s tlie Manual on Llnifai7n Traftic Control Ue�ices, most recent
editio��, as published by tlie Federal Highway Administration.
fJ(7. "Pern�it" means written permission reyuired by aii auiharity to install, int�uilt,
maintain, madify, operate ar replace a utiiity pnle or monn�olc, to cnll�catc a small
wireless facility ��i1 �� utility pale or wireless stiippoi�t structure c}r tc� cnllo�at� wircless
facilitics on a m�t�op�le.
PP. "Pcnnittcc" means any persan ta whUm a permit to placc nr maintain a wireless
facility lias bect� granted by the 7'own.
QQ. "P�rsnn" means an iiidi�i�lual, corpc}ratin�l, limitcd ]iability caanpany, parinership,
association, trust or othec- enti#y nr organi�ation, iFlcluding an autharity.
RR. "Personal wireless ser�ice" or "PSWF" is as dctined in 47 U.S.C. S
332(c}(7}(C}(i}.
SS. ""Persoi�al wireless ser�ice fa�ilitics arc as dcfit�ed in 47 LJ.S.C. �
332(c)(7}(C}(ii}.
TT. "Pri��ate easement" mcans an casc�r�ent �r nther real property rigllt that is anly fnr
the benefit of thc �rantor and grantee and the grantUr's �}r grantcc's succcssors and
assi�ns.
UU. "Puhlic strcct" �neans the fitll widt�i of�the right-af-way nf any road, street,
highway, la�1e or pedestrian walk���ay used by ❑r for the gcn�ra] public, whether or nat the
road, street, highway, alley, laile nr pedestrian ri�ht-of-way has been impro�ed or
accepted for maintenai�ce hy the Tnwn.
VV, "R�'" means radiotrequency.
W W. "RF radiatinn" �neans radiofi-eyuency radiatinrl, that h�in� electromagnetic
radiati�n G��lzich is a cambinati�n af electri� and mag�lctic fi�lds that mo�e thr�ugli space
as wa�es, and whic�i can iriclude l�c�tli nnn-inni�ing radiation and ioni�ing ra�iiation.
7C7C. "Rate" means a recurring charge.
YY. "Rcside��tial dwelling" ineans any dwellin� unit that i�zcludes toilet or authouse
facilities, arid facilities for faod preparation and slccpii�g.
TT. "Residential property" means any property that ��ntains a residential dwellin�.
AAA. "Rcsidential property bounr�aries or school prnpGrty b�unda��ies" shall mean
residcntial property b��inaaries and property hnundarics cnntainizig a public, charter, ar
pri�3te scho�l,
BBS. "Right-of-way" tneans the area nn, helow or aho�e a publi� roadway, highway,
street, sidewalk, a�ley c�r utility easemcnt. Right-of-way d�es not incluc�e a federal
interstate highway, a st�te hi�hway or state route under the jurisdiction of the departmcnt
❑f transpor-tation, a pri�•at� easement, property t�iat is �wned by a special taxin� district,
or a utility easement tiiat cloes not authc�ri�c tlle deploymc�zt sou�l7t by tF1e wireless
pro�ider.
CCC'. "Scliool" means a public, chartcr, nr pri�ate educational institiition prc��iding
instructian for elemen#ary and 5cconc�ary grades as detined in A.R.S. � 15-1()1 and
includes thc r�a] pr���rty a�1d facilities used for such educatioilal purpose.
❑�D. "Schonl prnperty" �nGazls any parcel containing a public, chac-ter, or pri�ate
educational institution pro�ic�ing instruction f�r cicm�ntary and secondary grades as
detiiied in A. R. S. 5 15-1 [)1 and includcs associated playgrounds, athletic tields,
administrati�e buildi�l�;s, parking areas, and otlier school-retated facilities.
�E�,. "Setback" rneans for thc purposes af a small wireless facility pennit application, a
setback shall mcan tlic distanec between (a] any portion af a personal wireless facility
andlnr �nmpl�x, in�luditag hut not limited to any and all accessc}ry facilities andlor
structures, a�td (h) the exteriar line of any par�el nf real �}roperty nr part thcr��f which is
o�vned by, or leased by, ar� applicant seeking a small wireless facility permit to construct
or install a personal wircicss facility upan such real property or portioi� thereof: In tfle
e�ent that an a���licailt ]cas�s ❑nly a portian af real property owneci by a landlord, the
sctback shall he measured fram the facility to tlle line c}f that pt�rtinii of the real property
whicla is actually leased by the applicant, as oppascd tn t]zc cxtcrior lnt linc af th� ilon-
leased portion of the pr�}perty owncd by the landlard.
FFF, A setba�k will alsa mean the distance bet���een th� J�rnpnscd fa�ility and
resi�iential and scliool property bnundaries. This distan�e shall be measured as the most
dires:t, le��e1, shc�rtest strai�ht li�sc, without regard to inter�ening structures �r objects,
between the clnscst cd�� or corner oF fhe residential or schaol property line.
GGG. "Shnt cloc�C, FCC" mcans the applicable periad which is presumed to be a
rcasonable peri�d withi�� which t�ie Town is �enerally required to issue a final decision
upo�z a�i application seeking wireless facility per�nit appra�al for thc installation,
substantial mociification, or collncation �f a pers�nal wirelcss s�r�i��s fa�ility or
structure, to ccnnply with 5cctiaia 47 li.S.C. ,��'332(c}{7}{B}(ii} and A.R.S. �§ 9-593.F.3.
and 9-S94.C.3.
HHH. "Shnt clo�k, Ari�ona" means the statutory timef�-ame within which the Town must
act ot� a���ircicss application in the right-t�f=way �ursuant tn A.Ft.S. § 9-5{�3.F.2, and y 9-
594.C.3. before it is atherwise deemed a�pro�ed pursuant to tl�cse statutory pra�isions.
"I'he Ari�c�na shot clock begins nn t�1e date w•heri the To�vn determines tlie application is
pro��crly coinplcted.
III. "Small wireiess facility" can �iave different meanings dependiiig c�n cc�ntext.
1. When an�� where A.R.S �� 9-591 — 9-599 applies, tlie deiinition in A.R.S §,��' 9-
591.19 shall alsn a�ply. That definition zneans a wireless f'acility that meets bUth ot
the fnl�owitlg qualif�atia�zs:
a. All ant�nnas arc lncated inside an eticlosure af not more than six cubi�
feet in �olui�ie or, in the case of an ailtenna that has ex�nscd cicmcnts, thc antcnna
and all of t�le antenna's exposed cicments cauld fit within an ima�inary enclosure
of not tnnrc than six �ubic feet in �fllume.
b.All other wircicss cquipinctat associated with the facility is cumulati�ely n�t
m�rc than twenty-eigl�t cubic feet in volume, or fifty cubic feet in vc�lume if the
equipment was graund mounted bef�re August 9, 2[] l 7. The follnwin� types nf
associated ancillary equipinent are nat included in tli� cal�uIation t�f ec�uipt�nC�1t
volume pursuant tn this subdi�ision:
i. An electric meter.
ii. Cnn�calm�nt cicmcnts.
iii. A tciccoinmui�ications demarcatioil box.
i��. Graunding equipment.
�. A power trazlsfer switcll.
�i. A cutoff� swit�h.
vii. Vcrtica] cahl� ruz�s fot� the connectiQn of power and �ttler ser��ices.
2. Where and wheil the FCC's �eneral rul�s for placenaent, �onstructi�z� a�1d
n�odificatinn of persnnal ��ir�less ser�ice facilities apply, the definition in 47 CFR
�1.6�f12�]} shall apply. Tl�at definition states as foll{�ws:
a. 5ma11 wircicss faciIities are facilities that meet each �f tlle follt�win�
conditinns:
i. T'he facilities
1} Are mounted on structures SO f�ct or ]css in height including th�ir
ante�inas as defined in ,y�' 1.132[)(d}; or
Z} Are mauiited on stiuctures no more thai� ][) p�rccnt tallcr than
ai�ier adjacent structures; c3r
3} Do not extetid existing structurEs oz1 whi�l� they arc located tn a
height of more than 5� feet or by mnre thazi i[i percent, wtiiche�er is
greater;
ii, Facli antenna associateci «�ith ttle deployment, excludin� asso�iatec�
antenna equipment (as defined in the dei-inition of "antenna" in .� 1.132t}(d}},
is ��o more than three cubic feet in �alurne;
iii. All other wireless equipment assaciated with tlie structure, includiiig the
wireless equipment associated with the antenna and any pre-existin�
associated equipment an the structure, is na mare than 28 cubic feet iii
�olume;
i�, The facilities do nnt reqiiire antenna structure registratioii uiicier part 17 of
this chapter;
�, The facilities are not located on Tribal lands, as defined under 3b �'FR
800.1 b(x}; and
�i, Th� facilitics do nat result in �lutnan cxposure to radiofrequency radiati�n
in cxG�ss of th� appli�ahlc safcty standards sp�cificd ixa � 3, l 307(b}.
1J.1. "5pc�ial taxing distri�t" mcans a special district forn7cd pursuant to title AR5 4f�,
chapter 11, 1?, 17, 18, I9, 2(] or 22.
KKK. "5upport stru�ture" means pole, tower, base station, ar other building, whether or
not it has an existing antenna facility, that is used or to be useti for the pro��ision of
personal ���ireless ser��ice.
LLL. "Tl�e�nal runaway" means self-heacing of an electrochemical system in an
unco��trollabl� fashian.
MMM. "T'olling" or "tolled" means the pausing c�f the runnin�; of the time period
per�nittcd ui7der th� appticahlc shnt cln�k f�r thc respccti��c typc �f wircicss facility as per
47 CFR � 1.G(}U3(a) and per A.R.S. � 9-594.C.3. k�y inutual a�recmcnt nf the Tc�wn and
applicant wai�in� tt�e applicable timefi-ames in A.R.S. ,��' 9-594.C.3.
NNN. "I L1WI1 COUI7CII" or "council" II7ei3I15 flle tL]WI7 C[]UIIC1IIt1elI1�7et5 Uf trle tUWI7
Fountain Hills.
�a0. "Un��ertaking" means any applicatinn seekin� Cnuncil appro�al for the
installation «f a persnnal wireless scrviccs facility lic�izscd undcr tlsc authority of the
FCC shall �on5titute ai� undertaking withi�� the meaning of NEPA, in accorci witli 42 CFR
y 137.289 and 35 CFR ,��'8a�.16.
PPP. "Utility" means Arizana [under ARS � 40-360.51 [5}}: A publi� utility includes
coiparations or persons engaged in furnishing water, �as, electricity, telephone ser�ice, ar
scwage disposal tn thc puh]ic fnr cnmp�nsatioil.
QQQ. "Ll�tility pole" rneails a pole oc- similar str�i�ture that is useti in whale or in part far
�ommut�ications scrvi�cs, �l�ctric distribtitinn, lighting or traf�c sig�lals. lltility pol� does
not incltide a mnriopole.
RRR. "Utility po1e, Autllt�rity " rnean5 a u#ility pole that is r�wned c�r c�perat�d hy a�z
auttx�rity and th��t is in a ri�t�t-nf-way. Authority utility ��nle docs nnt in�ludc a utility
polc for �icctric distribution,
SSS. "[]tility scr�icc a��tcnnas" mcans a�ztenna pla�ed a�i �r near utility hoxes, poles,
switches, storage tai�ks, etc., and used by a utility pro�ider to facilitate the �peration of
the utility systein.
TTT. "Wireless carriers or carrier" rneans cnmpanies that prn�ide Pcrsnnal Wircicss
Ser�ices t« end-use cnnsumcrs.
L)UU. For state law purpnses "Wireless fa�ility":
1. Means equipment at a fixed location tliat enables wireless communicatic�ns
between user eyuipment and a cnmmuni�atiaizs n�twork, it�cluditag b�th of tl�e
fnllnwing:
a. Equip�nent associatcd with wir�lcss ca�ntrxutlicatio��s.
b. Radic� transcei�ers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-aptic cak�les, regular and
backup power supplies arld �omparable equipment, re�ardless nf tccllnoingica]
configuration.
2. Iilclud�s stl�all wireless facilities.
3. Dnes not include thc structure or impt�o�eznents on, under nr within which the
eyuipinent is cc�llncated, wircIi�zc backhaul facilities, coaxial �r fiber-�ptic cable that
is hetween wireless suppart structur�s nr utiiity polcs nr coaxial or fibcr-optic �able
that is ntherwise nnt immcdiately adjac�nt to, or directly associated wit�i, an antenna.
4. Daes nat include Wi-Fi radio equipment descrihed in A.R.S � 9-5[}f�, suhse�tinn I
or microcell eq��ipment described in �L.R.S. y�' �-584.E.
VVV. "Wireless infrastructure pro��ider" means any person that is authorized to pro�ide
telecommuiiicatians ser�ice in this state and that builds nr installs wircless
communi�atians transrnissinn cquip�ncnt, wircicss facilitiGs, utility po1�5 or monopoles
hut tliat is not a wireless services pro�ider. Wireless infrastructure pro�ider d�es not
incltide a special taxirig district.
WWW. For state law purposes "Wireless pro�ider" means a cable operatar,
wireless i�lfi-astructure pro�ider nr wircicss s�n�iccs prn�ider.
XXX. For state law purpases "Wircless servi�es" means any scr�ices that are pro�ided
Fa the public anci that usc liccnscd or unlicet�sed spectrutl�, wizcthcr at a fxed lo�atio3l oz�
snobile, usin� wir�l�ss facilities.
YYY. �ot' state laG�� puiposes "Wireless ser�ices pro�ider" means a person that pro��ides
wireless ser�i�es. Wireless ser��i�es prn�ider daes nnt includc a spccial taxing district.
ZZL. For state law purposes "Wireless suppnrt stru�ture":
� . Meaais:
a. A freestandiFig structure, such as a monopole.
b. A towe��, either guyed or self=supporting.
c. A sign or billboard
d. Any t�ther existing nr prnpnscd stru�turc dcsigncd tn suppnrt ar capahle of
supporting stnall wireless facilities.
2. �oes not ii�cltide a utility pole.
Sectian 19-1-3 General Requirements
A. Lot size. For purposes nf detennining whether the installatinn of a facility or
a�itenna cornplies with ��ni��g district de�elapment regulations, including but not limited
to setba�k requireinents, lot co�erage requirements, and other such requirements, the
dinaensions of the cntir� lot ❑f t]�at pnrtian oF real property which is actually leased hy the
applicant, as opposcd tn thc Gxtcrior lot liz7e af the non-leased portio�z of tllc property,
sllall c�ntr�l.
B. Lncatic�nal Stai�c�ards. Small Wircicss Facilitics shall hc sitcd tn infli�t the
minimuin ad��erse icnpa�ts upon indi�iduai residcntial nr schonl prnperties either puhlic,
cliartet-, or pri�ate that pr��ide instructic�n tn clemcntary and secondary grade-a�e
children, and �c�mmerci��l properties that ahut reszd��itial or school properties, and
specif ca11y, tc} miniinize, to the �reat�st cxtcnt reasa�zahly feasihle, ad�erse aesthetic
impacts upon residential homes c�r redu�tinns in th� property values of same. Small
wireless facilitfes attached ta pre-existing woodct7 and non-wc�oden pales shall �nntorm
ta ihe follnwing �riteria. Prnpnscd antcnna and reiated equipmcnt shall mect desi�n
standards which the Town may mai�ltain and update as ��c�dcd.
I. Facilities shali be located to ininimize tilcir �isihility and tfle nuinber of distinct
facilities present as follnws:
No new facility(ies} shall he pla�ed on an exposed ridgeline �r to
silhouette a�ainst the sky.
U. tio ncw facility(ics} slzall hc install�d iF� a lncatiozi tliat is �1ot dc�•�lo�scd
witl� wirelcss faciliti�s ar othcr resort, comnaercial, nr industz-ial uses.
c, i�io ncw facility(ics} slza]] bc placcd i�i a locatinn readily �isiblc fro�n a
public trail, puhlic �Sark, �nountaizl �icw, or otllet� dc�elnped outdoor rccr�ati�n
arca.
2, Wircicss facilitics shall be set hack from adjaccnt pro�crty liilcs as fnllows:
a. �I�he setback reyuirement of�the �oning distrir:t cantainin� the use sliall
apply.
b. If t�ie project parcel is adjacent ta a �oning tiistrict with a mare restricti�e
sethacic, the more restricti�e setback shall apply ta t�ie pr�p�sed small r��ireless
facility.
c. The setback s�1a11 be measured fi•am that part of the facility(ies} that is
clasest ta the neighhoring praperty (i.e., the setba��c for a faux tree wauld be
measiired frorn the end nf the branch closest to the neighboring property}. In no
instance znay a facility be lacated su�h that its fall or debris znne extends to an
abutting pr�perty.
d. Wireless �nrnmunicatinn facilitics s]1a3] n�t bc lflcatcd anywherc that
results in less than a 5t}�J-fnc�t setba�k frnm thc facility{ics} tn a residentially
zt�net� parcel, ar a parcel that has a child care or daycare fa�ility or schoal,
re�ardlcss of the znning nf the projcct parccl or tlzc C�ntiguous parcels.
e. For guyed facilities andlor support structuc-es, the rey�iired setback shall be
measureci fram the outermost guy wire anchor point, and shall ac�ditianally
acco�int for the ttianufacturer's t�r structural en�ineer's certified guy-wire
failurelwhip radius. in na case shall a guy wire anchor, guy wire, or its calculated
failure radius be lacate�i within 540 feet c�f ail occupied structure, piiblic right-of-
way, ar praperty line, whichever is more resta-icti��e.
3. Collocatian of new antennas on existing facility�ies} is strongly encouraged.
Where apprapriate ta minimi7e �isual impacts, new small wireless facilities will not
be appro�•ed where coilo�ation nn existing facilities is technica�ly feasible, will
pro�ide the desireci service coverage, and wauld not result in alterations that create a
greater �•isiial impact.
4. Restrict�d sitc locations for sznall wireless fa�ilities nat collocated in tlac puhlic
right-flf=way. All of the follaGving locations will be deemed restricted site lacations
that require an exceptian pursuant to Sectiori 14-1-1 fl of t�iis Article:
any lc�cati�i� within a residential cane;
b. any locatic�n within 5�� Feet frotii a residential dwelling unit;
atiy location within S[}(] fcct from a dayc3rc facility or s�lzool; and
d. any location witliit7 a�rublic trail, �rark, nr nutdonr recrcatinr� area.
5. Location prcfcrences. �I'c� better assist appli�ants and decision makers unt�ersta�zd
and respond tn the cammu�zity's acsthetic ��referenccs anc� �alues, ttlis subse�tion sets
out listed pr�fercnccs for iocatinns tn be used in conne�tian with small wireless
fa�ilitics iF1 an ordercd hierarctly. Applicatinrls tflat irl�ol�e lesser-preferred locations
may bc apprn���d so lnng as the a�plicant demonstrates by �1ear and coiivincing
cv�dcnce in thc written recard that:
a. any mnre preferred locations or structures witliin 5D� feet from tlze
prnposed site would be technically infeasible; and
b. if'the proposed site ar the mast-prefen•ed location within 5�� fcet frnm
the prop�sed site is within a restricted site location, t]ic applicant qualifies for an
exceptian pursuant to Se�tion 19-1-1 Q. of thi5 5cctio�z. Thc Tnwn of Fnuntair� Hill
prefers small wireless facilities to be installed in locati�ns, ord�rcd frotn �nost
prefeired to least preferred, as follaws:
i. Collncatcd on an already existing facility;
ii. Locations within indust�-ial district5;
iii. Locations within cammea•cial �anes;
iv. Lo�ations witllin �nixcd use districts;
�, Any locatzon not ���ithin 5{][] fcct from any residential zone;
�i. Lncatic�ns within residential cones
6. New poles and new groun�� mo�inted eyuipment for small wireless facilities in the
rights-of-way must rnaintain a minimum 25-faot distance fram the priinary dnorway
of businesses or resiciences measureci ti•om the oiiter door frame and a mininzum 1(]-
foot distance frntn the prirnary entrance of businesses �r residences measured at the
cdgc of thc local ��ublic ri�ht-ot=way. For a thrau�;h lot, the separatian requireinent
shall ap�ly tc� each street frontage, regardless af the locatian af the primary entrance
c�r t�1c street frnm w�lich ��ehictiilar acces5 is pro��idecl.
C. In the e�ent that a proposed facility w�u�d be within S�0 feet f�'t�tn iw'o flr more
r�stricted site lc�cations (as defined in I'ara�raph 4.), and the proposed facility quali�es
for an cxccptic�sl pursuant t« Sectit�n 19-1-10, af tliis �ade, the teclztlically f�asihlc
]o�ation furtliest from all such restc-icted site locatioz�s will he deetned to bc thc mnst
pr�ferred alternati��e. �or discretianary pez7nits ihe Town of �'aut�tain [-iills rescr�es thc
rigl�t to d��zy an ap}}licatic»� hased on aesthetic or other locati�nai cansideratiazis sucl� as
utaacccptablc impact nn the characteristics af the fmpacted neighborhood nr any �thcr
"safc harhor" aliowed hy 47 U.S.C. ,y5'ti253(b}-(c} andlar 332(c}(7][B}{i](Ii} c�cz1 if thc
applis:ant has pro�eci that a denial would prUhihit or effecti�eiy prohihit tlic pro�ision nf
persona� wircless scr�icc.
D. Accessnry equipinent for wireless facilities and wireless collocatioil fa�ilitics.
1. For facilities oil pri�ate property, locatians far accessory cquipincnt in c�rder of
preferen�e from most preferred to least prefers-ed, a�Ccssory cqui��ment fnr �vireless
commuiiication faciliiies and wireless �otr�inunicatinns �ollncatinn facilities shall be
located undergroun�i, within a building ar structure, nn a screcncd roof top area nr
stru�ture, oa- in a rear yard if not readily visible firom surraundin� ��roperties and the
roadway, unless the re��iewitig autharity finds that another lncatinn is preferable uncfer
the circt�mstances af the application.
2. For facilities in thc public right-af-way, ac�essniy e�uipinent shall be lacated
undergraund.
3. 6attcry Safcty. Any hattery energy st�rage or backup pawer systenr� install�d in
c�nncctini� with a PSWF shall utilize iithium iraii pliosphaie (LiFePQ4 or LPE)
hattcries, which are less prt�ne to thermai ruaiaway an� tire ha7ard. All hattcry
systerns stlall coin�ly with applicable fire, electrical, huilding, a�1d ��rodu�t-safety
cndcs and standards.
E. Structures and facilities deployed by wireless pro�•iders pursuant tn this section shall
be coiistructed, maintained aiid l�cated as ta not ohstruct, endarlger or� hinder the usual
tra�el or public safety ❑ii the ri�ht-of-�vay, damage ar interfcrc with any other utility
f�icilities in the right-of-way ar interfere with a utility's usc of t17c utility's fa�ilities iil the
right-�f=way.
F. Minimum Height of Antennas. All antennas sh3�1 bc lncated such that:
1. Any pez�son walkin� adjaccnt t� th� transmitting surface of the antenna will be
walki�ig nn a gradc that is a miniznuin nf eight and c�ile-l�alf (8.5} feet k�elow the
tra�lsmitting surfa�e; and,
2, N� p�rsnn at grnund lc�el will be expnsed to an exposure level tltat is higlzez� tllan
allawed by the FCC's g��zera] populati�n cxpnsure rules.
Section 19-1-4 Design Standards
A. Wireless facilities sllail hc d�signcd in cnmpliancc with all applicable iiational
and Ari�oria safety standards and to minitni�c �isual, noise, and c�ther iinpacts on the
surroundin� community and landscapes ii} a��ordance with thc d�sign standarc]s in t�iis
section.
I . General design standards
a. All fa�ilities shall be cngin�crcd and ccrtified by an AriLUna-licensed
structui�al eaagineer to withstazl� lncal seismic, wind, and loadin� conditions
applicak�le to tlze site, a�1d shall cnmply witll wind and seisrnic load standards in
accordanG� witlz I��tcr�lational Building Codes as adopted by the Town af
Fountain Hills at�d ANSIITIA-2?2-H or its �nost current re�isioi�, National
Electric Safety �odc {NESC) standards, Natinnal Electrical CUde {NEC}
standards,
b, Fa�ilitics shall be desi�ned to minirniae potential ad�erse impacts t]�at may
b� inflicted or bc likely to infli�t upon nearby properties.
c. The applicant shall employ screenin� and concealznent desi�n techniques
in the desigil and placement af wireless facility[ies} aild ac��ssory cquiprnent in
❑rder to ensure that the facility(ies} is as �isually inconspicunus as possible, to
pre�ei�t the facility[ies) frnin dominating the surroundin� area anc� to hide the
fa�ility ti•om predominant views Fram surrat�nding proper�ics and ��ie«�sheds, all
in a manner that achie�es cnmpatiUility with the cn�nmunity anc� back�roiii�d
Iandscapes and structures. Fa�ilities and a�cessory equipment shall be finished in
nan-glare �olors and �lon-reflccti�e surfaces and cnlnrs that tniniini�e theia•
visibility to the great�st cxtci�t ��ssihlc.
d, Thc �isiblc cxt�rinr surfacc of ��ireless support facilities, i.e. �aults,
equipm�nt rnnms and equipmcnt en�lnsures, shail be designed to he �isuaily
�ompatiblc with structures typically found in thc �icinity of the pr�ject site.
c. No fa�ility shall t�e lighted exs:ept wilere required FCC ligl�ting is
�1c�cssary and inust comply with the �I't�wn's �utdoor Lighting �`ontrol
Ordinancc. Nc� cxtcri�r li�hting shall spill frc�m the site in an unnecessary inantter.
If rcquircd, li�htin� fnr fa�ilitics shall hc liinited as follaws:
i. All appro�ed Ii�hting shall be shielded or directed on sitc tc� zninitni�c off-
sit� li�ht spill.
ii. ln all ct�nes, li�htiilg shall be limited to Security lightin� tlzat is manualiy
nperated ❑r mUtion-detector cantrolled.
Signagc shall hc litnitcd tc� rcquircd addc-ess anci facility identiticatio�l
signs, ernergcncy and safcty ha�ard signage.
�;. All collocatcd aild multiplc-user facif ities sflall he desi�ned tn pramotc
facility and sitc shariil� where fcasible, including pac-kin� areas, ac�ess roads,
i�tilities a��d equip�ncnt.
2. The call�catinn, installatiorl, rnc�dification, mainten�iice, and replaccme�lt nf
motiopoles, utility poles associated with small wireless facilities in the publi� right-
❑f=way sl�a]] he subjer:t to and comply with the Tawn's Design Standards and
Gtiiidelines, and any site-specific requirements de�eloped based upon consultatinn
with the T�wz1 throu�h the site re�iew and permittin� process.
3. Sn1al1 wir�lcss facilities locatecl on pri�ate property shall comply with thc
f'ollowing design standards:
a. Facilities desi�neti as an integral part af the structurc are strnngly
cn�ouraged within all cammercial and industrial districts.
�. Antennas: Wall-maunted antennas and antenna equipmcnt, includin� but
nnt liznited to c-adios, cables, associated shrouding, C�15Cd1lTICCf �70Xi:5, tneters,
mi�rowa�es, and condiut, shall be mounted as ctose ta tlzc wall as technically
feasible and shall nat extend more than four feet fro�n thc face of the wa11 nar
cnnsume inore thaii f fty (SO sq. ft.} square feet per buildi�lg face, ex�Iuding
mc�untings. Pote-mounted antennas, and ai�tenna cquip�r�cnt, includiilg bt�t nQt
limited to radias, cak�les, assnciated s��rouding, discnnilc�t hc�xes, meters,
inicro���aves, and conduit, sl�all he z1�nu�lted as close tn the pole as techni�ally
feasible.
P�ncin� and scrccnin� nf wireless facilities.
i, Basc st�tini�s shall be screened frnrn adjacent public rights of way, puhlic
trails, public recreatinn areas, places of public gathering, open spaccs, and
adjaccnt ��rnperties by landscapin� with nati�e species or atl�.er mcans, in
aiignment with Ser:tioil 19.05 af ttle F�untain Hills Tawn �onizzg �rdinance.
ii. All areas c�isturbed durin� prt�ject construction shall �e replanted with
�cgetatinn as re�uired by Section 6.�5 af� the TQwn's Subdi��isinn L7rdirlance
and appro��ed durin� plan re�iew.
iii. Existin� trees and ot�ier screening vegetation izz tlle �icinity nf tfle f'acility
and alon� the access or utility easetrtents, shall be pres�r�cd to the maximum
extent possible ailcl proteetecl f'rom damage durin� eonstru�tioi�.
i��. No ra�or wire or barbcd wire shall he per�nittec� nn any �hain link fencing.
4. Uata-D:liy and Infonx�atioti Scr�ice Facilities. To tkle maximum extent permitted
hy federal and state law, any wir�lcss facility uscd cxctusi�ely for the pra�ision ot at�
infarmation ser�i�e, data coll�ctin�l, tcicm�try, inachine-tc�-rnachine communicatio�z,
sensing, mailitaring, or anothcr scr�•i�� that dnes not constitute a personal wireless
ser�ice under 47 L].S.C. § 332(c){7)(C) or a t�l��oz�ninunications ser�ice protected by
47 U.S.C. § 253 shall be installed undcrgrnund nr flush witl� giade, includin� its
aritenrla, ailtenna equipment azld ac��5sory Gq�ii��tl�ent, where technically feasible. Az1
ap�licailt seekiiig aho�e-graund iisstaiiatinn sl�all deinc�nstrate thrt�u�h clear and
�on�incing technical e�idezlcc that ui7derground nr flush-to-grade installation would
pre�ent t�le facility from perfortni�lg its i�ztcndcd function arid th��t the pr�posed
abo�e-�ro�ind iiistallatian is t�ie least ��isually intrusi�c techtlicaliy feasible
alternati�e.
Sec#ion 19-1-5 Applieation Subntission R�quir�ments
�1. Cansolidated applicatio�ls. Thc applicant rnay suhmit up to 25 individual
applications for �al�ocations of small wireless facilities perinits in a consolidated
applicatinn; pro�ided, ho�4°c�cr, ttiat tt�e scnall wia-eless facilities in a consolidatcd
application must bc propnsed witl� substantially the same equipment iz� the samc
caniiguratic�n ❑�i the samc support structure type. Eac�l application in a eoi�snlidatcd
appli�atinn must mcct all the requirements for a complete applicatian, which in�ludes
witlzaut limitatinn thc application fee fUr each application in the cozlsalidatcd appli�ation.
If atly appiicatinn in a cnnsolidated applicati�n is incamplete, the Town, in the Town's
discretion, sl�all dGt�nninc whether the entire consolidated applicatian shai] he dcemed
incoanplctc. If any ap��Iicatinrl is withdrawn ar deemed withdrawn fi�om a crnlsolidated
application, tli� Town shall determine whether the entire cansalidatcd applicatic�n shail be
d�e�ncd withdrawn. ff any application in a cansolidated application fails to meet tlle
required ti�idings far appro�al, the Town shall determine whether the entirc cnnsolidated
application i5 dcnicd.
E. Gcncral ap��licatic}n requirements. All pet7iiit applicatinns for stlzall wireless facilities
inust includc thc follc�win� inf�rmation �nd materials:
l. A��pli�atinn fnrtn duly completed aiid executed in a mann�r spccified by the �I�t�wn.
2. A statement hy the applicant statiiig whether applicant intGnds to claim Effecti�e
Prohihitic�n in the e�ent of a pennit denial. If applicant int�nds tn clairn Etfecti�e
Prt�hihition, applicailt mi�st attacli a writteri Notice �f Eff�cti�c Prntiibitiorl explaining how
a sigilii-icant �ap in coverage exists and why the praposed location is the least i�itrusi�e
alternati�•e to remedy said gap.
3. Proof' of aut�iorication of structure occupancy. The applicant must suhnait a writtciz capy
c�f pr�of that the appli�arit is autliari�ed ta install its facility[ies) ot� the suppart stru�turc
sucll as a utility pole, streetlight, or other strticture, as applicable.
4. Drawn-ta-scale depictians of i}ie wireless fa�ilities at�d equipm���t. If th� prnposcd
facility is a small wireless fa�iiity, the drawn-to-scale dcpiction shall i�7cludc complct�
calculations ft�r ail af the antennas aiir� equip:n�zlt af which tlzc facility will he cnmpriscd,
depictin�; that, when campleted, the instailation and equipment will meet tlze plzysi�al si�c
limitations which enable the facility ta qualify as a sinall wireless facility.
5. Constru�tion �rawin�s that depict all thc cxisting and prnposed impro�emer�ts,
equipmerit and coziditions related ta the propos�d projcct, which i�ic��idcs withnut lirnitation
any and all pales, pasts, pec�estals, tz�a�fiG signals, towcrs, strccts, sidcwalks, pedestrian
ramps, dri�eways, �urbs, gutters, drains, IZandlznlcs, manholes, fire hydrants, eyuipment
cabinets, a�1t�i�nas, cables, trces a�1d ather landscape features. The cnnstruction drawings
must:
a. �nr�tain cut sheets that �c�ntain tl�e technical specificatioi�s for all existitig and
prnpnsed antennas and ac�essory eyuipinent, which includes without lirnitatioa� the
manufa�turer, mndel numher and physical dimensions;
b. identiFy all patential suppart structures withiii S� feet fram tlzc prnposcd pr�jcct
site and call out such structiires' o�erall height abo�e ground l��cl;
c. depict thG applicant' s prelitninary plan for cicctric and data hackhaul utilities,
wllicl� shall i�7cludc tl�c ai}ticipatcd ]n�atians for all conduits, cables, wires, hailciholes,
,junctions, tra��sfnnn�rs, m�t�rs, disconnc�t switcl�cs, and pnints c}f connection; and
d. d�mnnstrate that pr�p�sed project will be in full �ompliance with all applicable
hcalth and safety laws, re�ulatinns nr nther rules, wt�ich in�Iudes withoi�t limitation all
applica�le c�dcs and public utiiity rcgulatit�n5 and �rdcrs.
f�. 5ite sur�ey. A survey prepared, si�ned and stamped by a licenseci or registered engineer.
The sur�ey must identify and depi�t all existin� b«undaries, encr�achments and �ther
struetur�s withii� 75 fect frnm thc ��r�pnsed prnj�ct sitc �tnd any new i�npro�ements, whic�i
includcs, as a��licahlc, withc�ut limitation all;
a. traf�ic; lanes;
a11 pri���te properties and property lines;
ab��e and bel�w-grade utilities and related structc�res and e�icroachments;
d. fire ]Zydrants, road5idc �all boxcs and ntl�cr puhlic safety infrastructtire:
stt�eetlights, dG�nrati�'c pnlGs, traffic si�;nals and �ermanent sigiiage;
sidewalks, dri�eG�•ays, park��•ays, curbs, gutters and stai7n drains;
�. benches, trash cans, mailboxes, kiosks and attzer street fuz77iturc; and
h. exi5tirig trees, planters and ather landscaping featur�s.
7. Phato simulations. Site phntographs ai�d phat� simulatini�s that show the existing
l�cati�n and proposed small wircless facility in c�ntcxt from at least three �ailtage points
within the public streets ar athcr publi�ly acccssiblc spaGes, together with a �iciiiity map
that shows the proposed site la�atian and the photo l�catio�7 fnr ca�lz �antage point. At least
�iie simulatian must depict the small wireless fa�ility fr�m a �anta�e p��int appr�xirnately
S� feet from the propnsed support st�lictur� or location. The photo simulatic�ils aild ��icinity
map shall be incozporated into thc �onstru�tion p13ns suhmitted with the �ip�lication. The
phota simulatians must show all required elemea�ts of thG facility that will be �•isible and
5ha1� he based an actual site pla�togz-aphs.
$. Fire safcty. A Fire Safety Plar� that iricludes a general description of th� personal
wirelcss scr�ices facility for purposes nf cnsuring the Fire Uepartment is fuily inforn�ed and
pr�parcd in �asc nf a fire. The Fire Safety P1an st�all include:
a. Location nf all Fire Safety Plan docurnents.
b. Location of the facility's alarm panel.
List af emcrgcncy contacts,
Spe�ific respor�sibilities assigr�ed to designated persnnt�el.
Locatioil o�� signal-processing eyuipineiit.
f. La�atian and listing of types t�f power equip�ncnt, in�luding rectifiers, in�•erters,
ciistributinn cabitiets, hus bars, cahles, and �ommti�zicatinns raceways.
g. Listing ai�d locatinn of batteries, iztcluding dcs�riptit�n of quantities and types of
batteries, specifying wli�tl�cr batt�ri�5 arc ]ithium-inn, nickel cadmium, sodium-nickel,
�al�e-regulatec� lead acid, andlar vented, and descriptinn of any assnciated exhaust
�entilatian system(s},
ll. Dcscripti�n nf a�ti�tls tn dctcct and prc�ent thermal runaway e�ents.
i. Uescriptian af whettie�- the i'acility ���ill he located iti a lighti�its�-pron� arca. If
the facility is to be located in a ligiitning-prone area, descriptinn of hnw thc facility s�iall
comply with NFPA 78� Standard For the Installatian af Lightning Protection 5ystems;
j. DescripiiQn of lacatinn and types of fuses used ta ensure that if tlze wircicss
transmission facility experier�ces a�ercuz7�ent resulting frazn currc��t cxcccdin�; the rating
of equipment ❑r the atnpacity oi' a coiiductor, the Facility shall turn aff tetnp�rarily.
k. Depowering pracedures including idcntificatinn of locations c�f electrical
depowering de��iccs, which is�clude:
i. Cnded flonr pri�tits ]ocatcd in thc Firc Safcty Plan dncument;
ii. �'acility signa�e to direct fire persontlel to dep�wering locatians;
iii. The method af turniilg off power to the following:
1} Alternating cuirent power baard. T�iis is the primary sourcc nf cicctric
pawei• for a small wireless facility and is supplied hy the local powcr �ompany.
2} Standby powcr gencratnr. This unit, usually a turbine or diesel generator,
pro�ides staildby ac pawet� that is tt�a�lsfen�cd �natlually nr automatically
whcn��cr a loss of ac p�wcr is �xpericnccd.
3) Direct current priinary discannect fiise ar circtiit breaker bay. Tl�is utlit
distributes dc pc}wer to the ses:c}ndary fuse or circuit breaker panels throughout
the central office. "l�he secotldacy fuse or circuit �reaker panels feed all t�1c
operatiiig �oltages to the central otfice branch circuits.
4} []ninterrupti�le power sc�pply [UPS}
5} HVAC systc�ns scn�ing t��� facility
b} Altcrnati�� �n�r�y dc�iccs, sucil as wind turbines, ftiel cells, phota�voltaic
systcros, nr otticr dc�iccs pro�iding pnwer to thc facitity.
9, DctailGd clectrical designs, signcd and stamped hy a licensed electri�al engineer,
dcmnnstratin� cnrnpliance with the adopted �uildii�g, electric and fire codes adapted hy
thc Tnwn. The Code compliance c�errtnnstratic�n shall incl�ide all necessary underlying
�alculatinns and inputs, incluc�ir�� but nnt limitec� to:
i. A short �ircuit and cnordination stuc�y ("SCCS") calculated piErsuant to the iEEE
551-2[]i7G: Itecotnmended Pra�ti�e for C~alculating AC Sh�rt-Circuit Currents in
Industrial and C otnmercial Power Systems or the latest �ersion of that sta�zdard. T��c
study tnust demnnstrate thc �rotcction dc�i�es will ensure t�le equipment enclosure
will nat be breachcd. The SC'C5 must includc analysis nf Voltage 'Transient Surges
due to contact of co�zductors of different �nitagcs;
ii. A ane-litie diagram of thc cicctrical systcm;
iii. Vnitage Dro}� & Lc�aci F1ow Study;
i�. Lnaci Calculation;
�. Panel Directories;
10. Re�;ul�tory at�tliori�ation. The applica��t shall submit c�idcnce nf'the applicant's
re�tilatary status under federal azld Ari�ona law to pro��id� thc scr�ices and construct the
srnall wireless facility prapased in the appli�ation. The application shall clearly ai�d
expressly state whether the facility will be uscd to pro�idc persnnal wireless ser�ices as
detined by federal law and if the applicant contcnds 47 [J.S.C. � 332(c}(7) an�i 47 C.F.R.
,y�� 1.G�02 and 1.�D�3 apply. The appli�a�lt shall alsn cicarly state whettler it contends that 47
IJ.S.C. $ 1455 and 47 �.F.R. � 1.61�� apply.
11. En�ir�nmental impact assess�nent. A campleted FCC NEPA warksheet that was uscd tn
detertx�inc wl�cthcr further en�ironrnental pc-acessin� un�ier NEPA and 47 C.F,R. Subpart I is
necessary.
l 2. 5tructural analysis by a professional engineer licensed in the Statc ❑f Ari7ona that
e�aluates whet4ier the un�ierlying pale ❑r support structure ]7as thc structural inte�rity to
su��pnrt all the proposed eyuipment and attachments. At a minin�um thG a�zalysis must be
cnnsistent witl� ANSI .05.1 standards, the standards and pra�ti�cs rGquir�d for an
ANSII�I'IA-22? i�Iaintenance and Canditions Assesstr�et�t (undcr tlle most �urrent re�•ision at
the time of submittal}, any safety and cotastruction standards rcquired by iaw and the utility
prn�ider aild all c�tller applicabte codes. The report shall contai�i tolcra�zces including but not
limited to �uy tensians if applicable, plumb, twist, slip spliccs and take up de�i�es. If a new
tower or motiopole, inciude calculatians demoi�strating th� ncw tnwcr is capable of
collocation of at least ane additional set af ant�nna.
13. Acoustic analysis. The applicant sh�ll submit an acoustic analysis for the proposed
facility and all associated equipn7ent including all cn�irnninental contrUl units, sump pumps,
teinpoa•ary backup power generatars and permanent hackup pc�wer �enerators c�emanstrating
compliance with the Town's �ioise regulatians. The at�atysis sl�al] he prepared and certified
by a pc-ofessional engineer licensed in the State of Ari�ona with dernnnstrated experience in
ac�ustics. The acoustic analysis tnust also izlciude an a�zalysis t�f the mar�ufacturer's
specificatioris for all naise-emitting equipme�lt and a dcpi�tion of the proposecl equipment
relati�e to aIl ad�acent property liiies. Fui�ther, the analysis s�1a11 do�umcnt t17at wilen
nperatin� within the mant�facturer's specifications, the iizdi��idua� and cumulati��e noise
impa�t s]iall t�ot Gxcccd 7(] dSA when rncasured at ttle pc-operty line �f any adjacent
property.
The a�oustical analysis shall hc recertified with any equi�meiit chai��es or moditicatiotis to
the fa�ility.
l4, FCC Coiripliance I�epnr-t. An FCC cornplia�ice rept�rt, prepared by a licensed engin��r,
and ccrtificd under penafties of �erjucy, that the content thereaFis true and accuratc, w]�crGin
t17c li��ns�d cn�ineer shall cerkify that the proposed facility will be FCC cotr�pliant as �f tl�c
timc of its installatic}n, meanin� that the facility will nat expase members nf tl�c gc��cra]
public to radiation lc�els that exceec� the pennissible radiation limits which the r'CC has sct.
If it is anticipateci that �nore than one carrier andlar user is to install transmitters into ttle
facility, the FCC complian�e repart shall take inta account anticipatcd cxposure from all
uscrs nn tt�e facility and shall indicate ��hether or not the cornbitied exposurc lc��els will or
will n�}t exceed the pennissible General Papulatian Exposua-e I,imits, ❑r altcrnati�ely, the
o��upational Expasure Limits, where applicable.
Su�h FC� Campliance Re��ort shall pra�ide the calculation nr calculatic�ns with which the
engineer detercnined the le�els �f RF radiatinn a�zdlor cmissions tn which the facility will
expose memUers nf the gcncral puhii�.
Qn tlle ca�er pagG of thc rcport, the rcport shall explicitly specify: (a} Whetlier the applicant
a�}d th�ir cn�inccr are �laiming that the appti�able NCC liinits based upan whi�h tlzcy arc
claitnin�; FCC �«mpliarlce are the General Population Expasure Limits �r tlze accu��atinnal
Exposure Limits. If the applicailt andlc�r t�leir engineer are assertii�g tliat thc [7ccupational
Exposurc Liznits apply tn tt�e proposed installation, tliey shall detail a factua] basis as to why
thcy claim tt�at the higher set of limits is applicable, (b} Tlie exact tniniiriutn distan�� factnr,
tncasured in feet, which the applicant's eilgineer used ta caiculate the le�cl of radiatioi�
emissians to whicll the prop�sed facility will exp�se iriembers of thc gcnCral public. The
minimum distance factor is the cl«sest �tistar�ce (i.e., tlie minimum distan�e} to which a
m�mher of the �ezleral public shall be able t❑ �;aiii access ta the transmittittig antcnnas
mountet� upon, nr which shall be a part Uf, the proposed facility.
15. ff the applicatior� is for a wireless facility that will nat be attach�d tn an existing utility
pole and the t�icility's pr�pose� hei�ht will be greater than 30 fcct thcn structural ele�ations
nf the fa�ility{ies} sflall include any trees ai�d atlier structures witlzin 2{) fcct, and their
height.
16. Notice ❑f' Application. The applicant shall pro�ide e�idcncc that a Tnwn-appro�eci
nc�tice was sent to all landawners and residents withiz� 5�() fcct nf tl�c prnpc�sed facility
Iocatic�n at least 15 days prior ta application submittal.
C. Each Eli�ihlc Facilities Reyuest sl�all include the items listed it� B.1.-1�. and F3.
12.-1G. TF1c applicaslt s}iall als�} prociu�e a11 Uther infonnation that is necessary for tlzc
❑e�elnp�ncnt 5ervi�es ❑ire�tor to �erify ttlat the proposed facility tneets the �rite�7a for
an Eiigible Facilities R�qu�st in 47 C.F.R. y l.bi []U.
❑. Additional suhrnittal reyLiirements ft�r wireless facilities lncated within {hc
To��n's t7ights-af-way:
l. A signed Wireless Facility License Agreement; and
2. A Wic-eless Facility Encroachment Pennit
�,. Additional suhtnittal requirements f�r wircicss facilitics lncated nr� pri�ate
propez�ty:
i. Praof nf authnri�3ti�n nf sitc nccupancy. If the applicant is not tlie owner nf real
property whcrc it se�ks to install and nperate its facility(ies} aii� is leasing all or a
partion of the real property, tl�c applicatinn shall prn��ide a written copy af�its lease
with the awner of such pr�perty nr nthcr proof that applicant is autliariced tQ accupy
tl�e site.
2. Trcc �Srntecti�}n. The applicant s�lall identify all existing trees to be retnn��d on a
parccl fnr the installation, operations and maintenance af the facility and ohtain
apprc}�al froin the 'Cown of' a tree protection plan prepared by a c�rtificd arhnrist if the
sma11 cell installatian will be located within the canapy of a trce or within a 2[)-i-oot
radius c�f the i�ase of su�h a tc-ee. Depending oti site specifi� �riteria �e.g., ln�atinn c�f
tree, size, and type �7f'tree, etc.), a radius greater than Z� feet may hc rcquired.
Section i9-1-6 Re�iew Praeedures and Tinielines
A. Complete Appli�ation. Applicatio��s fnr 5mail w•ircless facilities shall be tiled
electranically an the Town's website usi�zg th� ��roccss �stahlishec� by the director far
such applicatians. All such appli�ations shall include the infor�natinn as reyuired by
Secti�n �9-1-5 as applicable to the type of appli�ation.
B. Independent Consultant. The Tnwn is authori�ed to rctain an independent,
yualitied cansultant to re�iew any applicatiazl fnr a p�nnit f�r a small wireless facility to
re�•iew the tec��nical aspects af the appli�ation, includi�l�, hut nnt limited to, the following
matters:
l. The a�curacy, ad�quacy, az�c} compl�t�ncss of suhmissions;
2. C'nmpiiance witt� applicahic radin fi-equency ecnission staFidards;
3. Whether any requested exception is necessary to close a significant gap in
ca�era�e and is the least intrusi�e means of daing so;
4. Techi�ical demonstratian af the una�ailability of� alter�iati�e sites, facility desigris
or canfiguratiQns, and co�erage analysis; and
5. The �alidity of conclusions reacl7ed ar claims made by applicant.
b. Thc �ost �f this rc�icw shal] hc paid k�y thc applicant tllroug�l a d�posit ��ursuant
ta an adopt�d fee schedulc resnlutin�l.
C. Re�iew and appro�al authority. The Town �f Fnuiltain Hiils rescr�es its authnrity
to the fullest extent permitted o�er decisions re�ardin�; the placement, �nnstruction, and
inndification af a wireless c�rninunicatinns fa�ility pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 5 332(�){7)(1�}
and A.R.S. § 9-596.
D. '1'lle per�nitting and regulatioii of� small wireless faci�ities are subject to al1 of the
Tnwn's codes and regulations, including the Town's zonin� coc�es and other reguiatary
documents.
E. Valuntary wai�ez- of tizneframes for �ompleteness re��iew and the Arizozla sh�t
clock to either grant nr deny a properly completed applicatiQi�. In the interests af
pramating a praper re�iew for appra�al af a permit application, the Town shall request
that Applicant agree to a ��luntary wai��er nf the timeframe far completeness rc�i��� and
pern�it rc�icw pursuant to A.R.S. ,��' �3-S93.F.2. andlnr 47 C,F.R, y l.bD�3(d} upon rcccipt
of an applicatinn.
F. Cnmpleteness re�iew. �lpnn re�eipt of �virciCss �o�nmuni�atinns facility perinit
application, the Towrl stlall re�iew the a�plicatinn for �oinpleteriess. lf the Town
dctcrmincs thc applicatinn is: {a} incompl�tc, (h} missing rcquircd application materials,
(c) speci�es tlie wrong type «f wireless facility, or {d} is othcrwisc defecti�e, ther�, withiri
2U days nf the Towr�'s re�eipt of the appli�atinn fnr coll��atinn nf s�nall wireless facilities
or 3i] days c�f the To��n's receipt c�f the appii�atinn for thc modification of existing or the
installati�n of new monopnles, utility pnics or tZew wireless facilitics, thC Town shall
n�tify applicant of the izlcampletencss of an application with a noticc nf incomplete
ap]�licatinn sent by clectrnnic mail. If and t� t�1e extent 47 C.F.R. y 1.bU[]3 applies, the
tnllin� perinc�s set out irl � 1.(i[]t}3(d) shall apply, If aztd ta thc cxtent that 47 C.F.R. �
1.61 [�U applies, the tollin� periods in §].61 {}p(c} SF1aIl apply.
1. Nntice of in�arnplete appli�ation. Such noticc s11a1] advisc tile appli�ailt,
indicatin� with specifi�ity any deficien�ies in thc rcquired dncuments or deficiencies
in th� content of thc rcquircd docum�i�ts whi��i, if cured, �nakc the applicatinn
properly com�lcted.
2. Extensi�n af 75-day ap��lication rc�i�w perind for collocatinns nf small wireless
f�cilities or 150-day periad far tt�odifications nf cxistin� nr i�lstallatini�s nf ilew
moi�opoles, trtility pales ar new wir�l�ss fa�iliti�s. Th� Town and applicant may
mutually agree to extend the 75-day or 150-day applicatinn review period.
3. Ele�ei�tli hnitr suUtnissiot�s. Upon tllc clectrn�lic inaili:z� �f sucti notice ❑f
incompleteness, applicant wi�l ha�e a reas�nabie tirnefra�ne to curc dcficien�ies and
make the application properly campleted to a��nmmodate thc Tnwn's timely rcquest
f'or infonnati�n required to complete the appli�atinn, I�1 the c���zt that a}�plicant
tenders ele�enth hour suhmissio�ls to thc Tow�z in thc fo�7zz af cx�scrt reports, expert
materials, and.��r materials whi�ll rcquirc a signifi�ant ��criod fnr re�iew due eitlier to
their complexity or tlie sheer �olume of matez-iais which azi applicant has �17nscn tn
pro�ide to the Tawti at su�h a late point in th� procccdings, tllc To��n shatl be
affarded a reasanable time to re��iew suclz latc-submittcd matcrials.
4. If applicant does ��ot cure statcd dcfi�icncies within 3(} days, the application will
be coi�sider�d withdrawn �r closed.
G. On-sitc inspe�tion. A pllysical inspectioil by �1'or.i�n staff or the Town's t�esignee
�nay bc rcquired for any application t41at in�r�l�es:
1. A new wireless facility �n a new ar repiacenzent structure;
2. Any tnoditication tn an Cxisting facility if no pl�ysicai inspectinn has nccurred in
tlie last 12-znontlz p�riod.
H, Property �'alues impact repnrt. The Tnwn may require applicant t❑ submit a
pr�p�rty �alues impa�t repnrt prepared hy an inciependent, qualified real estate appraiser
licensed in the state of Arizana. The repnrt shall e��aluate tfle potential impact of the
propnsed wireless facility on the �alue, marketability, and desirability of nearby
resid�sztial propertics and shall:
1. Identify all residencial properties located within at least ane thousand tl,D��} fcct
�f the prnpnsed wireless facility site, or su�h �reater distance as detez7nined
apprnpriate hy the "I�owil;
2. Analy�e the p�tential effects af�the prapased facility on surroundi�lg prn�scrty
���lues, incltidin� but not limited to �isual impacts, praximity impacts, neighborltoad
char��cter, aesthetics, n�ise, lighting, and eyuipment �isibility assa�iated with the
proposed icistallation;
3. ln�luc]e a comparati�e anaiysis of similarly situateci praperties lacatcd ncar
existing wireless facilities and comparable properties nat Ia�ated ncar su�h facilitics,
where data is reasonably a�•ailable;
4. ���altiate iriipacts osi scenic �iews, residential eiljoyinent, and cc�m�llunity
character, particularly in residential neighborhoads, histoe'ic districts, scenic �ort-idors,
and en�•ironmentally sensiti�e areas;
5. Include all assumptions, methodalo�ies, supportin� market data, studies,
phnt�}graplis, taiaps, and comparable sales relied up�n in preparin� the t-eport;
G. S� prepared at the sole expense of t�ie applica�it; and
7. Be subjcct tn indc�c�ldcnt pccr rc�iew by a real estate expert selected k�y the
Tow�1, at th� applicant's expet�se.
Tlie Town �nay consider the findings of the property �alue impact report, iiicludin�; any
e�idencc �f ad�erse inipacts ata surrounding pr�perties or neighl�orhoad character, when
e�aluating cnmpliance with applicable zaning, aesthetic, compatibility, and public
wclfare sta�zdards und�r t]Zis Code.
I. En�ironm�ntal impact. For all applications ather than eligible facilities requests,
th� Tnwn shall coi�duct c�z�irnnmental re�iews pursuant to NEPA. If; and ta the extent
that, th� Towi1 detenni�7es a propased installation bears the potential far a signiticr7nt
ad�crsc i�n��act upan t11e eta��irnnnnezit within the meaning of NEPA, then the Town shall
be expected tn coinply with thc r�quiretnents af NEPA in determining batl�
1. �I'he extent of adG�erse im�a�ts upnn thc cn�ir�nmGnt and
2. Wliat mitigation measures the applicant should be required to undertake to
minimi�e the ad�erse en�ironmental impacts andlor adverse im}�acts upnn histnric
sites, striictures andlor distri�ts.
,l. A biological resaurce sur�ey addressing pntential impacts to locally present
protected ar sensiti�e species, in�luding hut not iimited to the Sonoran I7esec-t Tortc�ise
(Gop]Zerus maraflcai}, The sur�ey shall include the following:
1. A propnscd facility description i�lcludizlg locatiot�, height nf tawer as measured
from thc gr�und, description of assaciated equipment, rx�idth and length of access
roads and dri��cways, and ]ength and right-of-way width of power and cammunication
lincs;
2. Existin� hiolo�i�al r�sour�es oii-site including quantification af �egetatian and
hahitat typcs, cnlor pl�otn documentatian of on-site and surrounding �egetatian, a
description nf watcr r�snurccs, potcntial ]iahitat for federal and state-Iisted species,
and sensiti�c spc�ics ]lahitats;
3. The results nf any focuscd sun=eys for federally listed spe�ies [ifr required}; and
4. Impacts to bioln�i�al r�sources in�ludi�zg quantifi�atinn �f the hahitat t« he
rcma��ed as a result of tl�c }�rnposed facility.
The director may wai�c tl�is rcquirctl�cilt hascd nn a fii�dii�g that cxistiri� infnr�natit�rl
�erities the lack nf suclz hinln�ical rGsnurccs ni� tllc sitc.
K. �Iistorical re�icws. Fc�r all applicatiotls ot�ler than cli�ible fa�ilities requests, the
Town s11a1] consider tlzc potential ad��crse impacts of any prnposed persc�nal wireless
ser�i�cs facility u�nn any �listc�ric sitc nr stru�ture. If, and to the extent that tl�e �1'�wn
d�t�nnines that a propased installation bears the potential for a si�niticant ad�erse impact
upo�� a histnrsc sitc nr a histnric district within the �neaning nf the NHPA (especialdy if
the histnric site at issue is listed upon thc rlatinn��l registcr c�f histc�ric places}, ttleti the
r��icwing authc�rity sha�l coin�ly with the reyuirements of bnth I�HPI� and Town la«� iii
dctcrminin� hc}th: (a) the extent of ad�erse irnpacts upon ttle t�istoric pi'operties, and (b}
w]tat miti�ation measure mi�ht t17c a���Iicant he requircd tn undertake to rninirniLe the
ad�crs� cn��ironinental isnpacts andlnr ad�=erse im�acts upc�n historic sites or structi�res.
Slznuld a respecti�e applicant fail tn c��tair� a Sectiotl l Ofi re�iew under NHPA, and
o�inion letters from tlle FCC pertaizlin� to its proposed instal�atian prior ta a first public
hearin� before the re�iewing authority far the respecti�e applicatian, then the Tawn sliall
tnake direct requests to the FCC far tlleir re��iew of the appli�atiUn. They sliall request the
FCC's re�iew and inp��t in coinpleting the statutarily-reyuired en�irQnmer�tallhistaric
impact analysis pursuant t❑ NHPA. Tiiis rec�uest shall inclut�e, but not �e limited to, a
a-eyuest to the FCC far a Section 10� review, as defined in this chaptez-, as th� Tnw�s
recogni�es each application for a wireless coirtmunications facility permi# fQr the
installation af a personal wireless ser�ices facility shall constitute "an u��dertaking" for
purpases aF cainpliance «�itFl the National Historic Preservation Act.
L. Small wireless fa�iliti�s in tiie publi� right-of-way, The pernlitting and regulation
of smali wireless faciliti�s in the right-of-way are suhject t� all of thc Town's cndes and
regulations, in�luding thc Town's �oning cod�s ai�d nthcr rcgulatnry ��racesses go�erning
use of thc rigllts-nf-way, 5mal] wirclCss fa�ilitics lo�atcd or �olln�atet� within tfle TUwn's
rights-af-�vay shall he re�iewed in accardance with the followi�}g:
l. Rcvicw and a}�pro�al autllority. Tlzc Town ��f Fc�untairl Hidl i�eser�es its authority
tn the fullest extent �ursuant t❑ 47 U.S.C. � 332(c}(7}(A) and A.R.S. ,��' 9-594.B. to
re�ulate tlae �ni�stru�tinn, installation, t�zaiz�tenancc, modif�ation, operatic�n c}r
replacctnent nf a utility pnle, mano��ol� ar associatcd wirCl�ss facility in a ri�ht-af=
way.
2, Nn monc�poles, utility polcs assnciatcd with sinall wireless facilities, or sma11
wircless facilities shall hc cnllc��atcd, islstallcd, modificd, or replaced in the public
ri�ht-nf-way unless the follnwing r�quiremcnts ar� inet. Applications for the
installation of new, replacement t�r mc�dified utility poles assaciated with t�ie
c�llc��atinn of small wireless fa�ilitics in tt�e right-nf=way shall be re�iewed 1'or
cotn��lian�c with the fc}llowing:
All applicahle codes.
h. Lncal code pr��isions Ur regulatit�i�s that coi�cern:
f. F'ublic safety.
ii. �bjecti�e design standards and reasonable stcalth and con�ealtnent
requirements.
iii. Ui�dergrautsdi�7g rcquircm���ts tl�at prol7ihit thc installation of new ❑r the
modificatifln af cxisting utility polcs nr mo�lopnles in a right-�t=way without
prior apprn�al, if such rcquircments includc a wai�er, znning or anather
proccss th�t addresses rcquests tn install su�h new utility poles or tnanopales
❑r n�odify sucil cxisting utility pal�s nr mono��olcs and dn nat prUhibit the
r�placcn�cnt �f utility pnlcs or mni�o��nlcs.
c. Reyuireinent5 that are inaposed by a coi�tract between the Town and a
�ri�ate prc�perty n«�ner and that concern design stanciards applicable ta utility
pnles in the ri�ht-c�t=�vay.
d. The Town's puhlic safcty and reasnnahle spacin� rcquirements that
concern the location of�new utiiity poles in a right-nf-way.
Appra�al of an A��lication is cnntingent uk�nn the applicant demonstrating
complian�c with the Wireless Fa�ilities Standard Terrns and Conditians, the Town's
Design Sta�idards ai7d Guidelii�cs, and any sitG-spccifc rcquirements de�eloped based
upon co�lsultation with thc Tnwn throu�lz th� sit� rc�iew and per-inittiti� process.
Upon appro�al ❑f an lipplication, a Wireless � acility Encroachment Penriit wi]] bG
issucd fnr cach monnpnle, utility pnle assn�iated with stnall wireless facilities, or
small wircicss facility in�luded in tt�e Application. Hc}we�er, nothing iti this article
shall hc cnnstrued to exernpt moilnpoles, utility poles associated with small wireless
fa�ilitics, or sanall wireless facilities in the public riglit-�f=way tt'am the reqt�iretncnts
�f Town Codc Articic 1 b-1 as an �ilcrnachtn�nt iri the pubti� i�i�ht-of=way.
M. The Town shall nt�tify the appli�ant of appr��al ❑r denial by ele�tronic mail on nr
hefore tt�e enc€ of�the applicable sh�t clock period �r, if're�ie�v timeti-ame wai�ed, at t17c
�nd nf any mutually agreed-upc�n extension. If the appii�atiUn is denied, the Town shall
spe�ify t31e hasis for the cienial in writing with citations to the specific code pro�isioi�s at1
G��lzich tlzc denial is hased and send th� do�umentatioii to Applicaiit by electronic mail.
The applicant may cure the deficiencies identitied by the Town and resubmit the
applicati�n within 30 days after tl�e t�otice of denial is sent tn tlie applicant. If the
applicatiori is resubmitted, the Towtl sliail appro�e ar dez�y t�ie application witl�in 3Q days
of re�eipt of the applicati�n. If Applicaiit daes nat cure the stated deficiencies withiii 30
days, the applicatian shall be cansidered wiihdrawn ar clased.
N. Trtithli�l and accurate statements. Applicant acktlowledges tllat the Town's
appr��al relies oia tlie written andlor oral statements by applicant andlor persans
authariced to act an per�nittee's hehalf. In any matter before the Town in cannectiori with
the small wireless facility or other infrastructure appro�ed under the wireless
communications facility per�nit, neitl�er tlle applicant nor any person autharized to act an
applicant's behalf shall, in any written ar aral statement, intentionally pro�ide material
facival infor�nation that is incoz7•ect ar misleading or intentionally omit any material
infonnatian necessary to pre�ent any material factual staternent From being in�orrect or
misleading.
Sectian 14-1-7 Permit Canditions
A. Owncrs nf aIl apprn�ed wireless facilities shall he requircd tn agrce tn allow
future �o-lncation hy other carriers, and tn proG�ide an efficient process fnr handling co-
location reyuests.
B. Post-instailation cez�tification. Within 6a calendar clays after the pennittee
cammences full, i�nattended operations af the wireless facility appro�ed czr dee�ned-
appro�ved, the permittee shall prnvide the Town's Development Services ❑irector, or his
�r her desi�nee with documentaiion reasonably acceptable ta the De�el�pment Ser�ices
Director, at its expense, sho�ving that the wireless facility has beeii installed and
constructed in strict campliance �vith the appra�ed canstructi�n c�rawings and photo
simulatians. Su�h docuznentation shall include withoirt limitation as-built drawings, GIS
data, and site photagraphs and may be re�iewed by an independent consultant retained by
the Taw�� pursuant to this Ordinance. Tiie post-installatian certification shall in�lude,
witliout limitation, the physical site information including listing of�ASR registratio�i
number, owner of record, ser�ice life, number af antennas, name of each wireless carrier
usin� the facility, list af lengths and si�es �f �;uy wire coil, len�;ths and si�es of CDAX
anc� fi�ea• cable, CaAX fiber boots, C�AX tiber panels, and C�AX fiber connectflrs,
base stati�n equipment, jaw turnbuckle, groundin� kit(5}, li�htnin� arrestor, lights, wa�e
bridge, GFS recei�er(s} and iransmitter(s}, and backup po���er equipment including fuel
tank(s}.
C. Insurance required. Prior ta final inspection and operatian at'the facility, The pen��itt��
and each owner or operator aFan antenna on the personal wireless ser��ices facility, shall ❑btaiil,
aild at all times rele�atit t❑ this pec'mit inaintain, insuc-an�e p�licies, issued by an insi�rer
aut�iorized ta da hi�siness in the State of Ari�ona aiicl reasonably acceptable tc} tlie Town c}f
Foui�tain Hills, at least as broad as falla�vs:
1. Commercial general liability insurance. The per�nittee shall prc��ure and maintain at its
cxpense nr cause iis contra�tor or subcontractor to praci�re and maintain throughout the tertn
of t�1is per�nit, cotaiil7e�-ciai General Liahility �"CGL"} inst�r�nce oii aii "occurren�e" basis,
with liinits not less than $1 D,000,��� per oc�urrence per wireless carrier or 510,(]O(),[)()(] per
���ireless carrier in the aggregate. If a�eneral ag�regate limit applies, either the �;cneral
aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project l�catioil or ttie �eneral aggregate limit
shall be twice the requirec� occuiretice limit. CGL insurance �nust iilclude u��erage for the
follawing; i3adily Injury and Property Damage; Persanal InjurylAd�ertisin� Injury;
PremiseslOperatians Lia}�ility; ProductslCompleted Operations Liabiiity; A�;gregate Limits
t�iat Apply per Pr�ject; Explosion, C�llapse and Underground ("L1CX") exclusion deleted;
�antractual Liahility with respect tQ the permit; Br�ad Form Pr�perty Uamage; and
ind�pe�zde�it �onsultants Co�erage. The policy shall contain n� endorsements ❑r pro�isia�is
limiting coverage far �i) contractual liability; {ii} cross li��bi�ity exclusion fnr clai�ns nr suits
by one ii�sured against another; (iii) productslcQmpleted operati�i�s liability; (i�} hodily
injury or damage from RF expasure at le�els exceeding the FCC limits; or (�) contaiii aiiy
nthcr cxclusin�z �ontra�y to the canditions in this pet7nit.
2. En�•irn�lmc:lta] pnllutio�z ]iability insurance. The permittee shall procure and maintain at
its expense or cause its �nntractnr nr subc�ntractnz� ta procure atld mait�taiti tliroughflut the
tec'm of tllis perinit, Cnntra�tnrs Pollution Liahility Insura�scc iticludi�7g cot}tractual liability
cc���erage tc� co�cr iiahility and lGga] cxpenses arising aut of cleanup, remo�ai, starage, or
handling of hazardous or tnxic ch��nicals, matcrials, substa��ccs, or any otl�er pnittitants by
the permittee or any subcontractor resultin� fro�n pollutit�i7 co�zditions assaciated witF� tl7c
persoiial wireless ser�ices facility in an arnoui�t not l�ss than �t,[]U[],[][}[] cach occurrcn�c
cornbined single limit fnr hodily isljury and pr�pez�ty daialag�.
3. Umbrella policy. If an Liinbrella ar excess liability insuran�e pt�licy is uscd to satisfy the
minimtim requirements far insurance co�erage listec� aho�e, ttle uinbrella or excess lia�ility
palicies sliall pr��i�ie ca�era�e at least as hrnad as spc�ified fc�r the undcrlying co�cragcs
an�i co�ering those insureci in tl�e underlyin� pnlicics. C.'o�erage stlall be "pay oiz hclzalf,"
with �iefense costs payable ii� aciditinn tn pnlicy li�nits. Per�nittee shall prn��id� a"fnllo��
forni" endorseirieiit ❑r schedule of underiying ca�cra�c satisf��ctnry tn tlic Town ii�dicating
that suct� co��erage is subject to t31c samc tcrsns at�d canditions as thc underlyi��g liability
pc�licy
4. Endnrsement5. The rele�aiit p�licy(ies} shall n��me the �I�own of l�ountain Hills, its
electedlappoialted officials, commissic�n mc�nb�rs, offi�crs, rcpresciztati�cs, agcilts,
valutiteers and employees as additinnal insurcds. Thc pcm�ittee shall use i[s hcst �ffnrts tn
pr�f�i�le thirty t30} ciay5' prior nntic� to t}Ze Tnw�z �f tl�c cancellatia» �z� tnaterial
madif ication of aily applica}�le insurance �olicy.
5. Verificatian of co�erage. Pemzittec shall f'unlisl� tl�c Tawn of Fountain ��ilis with
original certificates an�i amendatnry endnrsemcnts nr copics af the applicable palicy
language providing the insurance co�era�e rcquired hcrcin, All ��rtificatcs and
eFidorsements are to be recei�ed and ap��rn�cd by tllc Town beiore any wark cainmences_
Hawe�er, failure to obtain requir�d d��umcnts ��ri�r to the w�rk beginnirlg shall not wai��e
the Licensee's abligation to pro�ide thcm. Pcnnittcc shall fuz7iish updated certificates and
endorsements to the Town annually. The Towi� rescrvcs the z-ight to z�equire updated
certi�cates and endorsements or complete, �ertifcd capics of all required itlsurance policies,
incluciing the endorsements requircd ]lcrci�l, at at�y tiiaze.
All insuran�e t-equired tinder this Chapter shall be issued hy an insur�r h�lding a �urr���t A.M.
Best rating af A- ar hetter, that is ilt�t an affiliate, suhsidiary, or capti�e insurance entity of the
applicant, pennittee, ar any pareiit or related �nrnpany th�rcnf. S�lf-insuran�� and insurance
issued by a spccial-pur��ose or single-project entity created hy thc a�rpli�ant sliall i1�t satisfy this
r�quircmGist. Th� Town reser�es the right to reyuest and indepc:ldcntly �erify tl�c insurcr's
ratin�; as�d indcp�nd�ncc prior ta permit issuance and at each re�lewal.
D. Per�nittee has full liability. The pertnittee shall assume fii11 liability for darnage nr
injury caused to any properky �r perso�i hy the persotial wireless �er�ices facility.
E. Prior to tinal iilspectinr� and nperatio�7 of th� facility, perniittee s�iall pra�ide an
executed agreement, pursuant to whi�h p�n��ittcc a�zd a�ay related third parties agree ta
defend, liold haz7nless and fully irldernnify tlic Tow�z nf Foutltaii� i iills, its nfti�ers,
employees, ageiits, attocneys, and �nluntccrs, from (i} any claim, action or praceediii�
brought against the Tawn or its c�fficers, cinployccs, agents, ar attoi-neys to attack, set
aside, �Qid, or annul any sucl� appro�al of thc T�wn or (ii} a successful legal actioi�
brought against the Town f'or lc�ss of prnperty �aluc or nth�r harm caused by the
placement or operation of a smail ce]] in5tallatioz�. Such indemnification shall include
damages, jt�dgments, settleinezlts, penalti�s, fin�s, defensi�e cnsts or expenses, incl��dirig,
but not limited ta, interest, attorr�eys' fccs and �xp�rt witn�ss fees, or liaUility of any kin�i
related ta or arising from such claim, a�tion, or pr�ceeding whether incurred by the
perniittee, the Tarvn of Fountain Hills andlnr the partics initiating �r bringing such
proceedin�. The agreement shall also inciude a pra�ision abligating the perrnittee t❑
indemnify the Town �f Hountaiti Hills faz- a]] ❑f the Tawn's costs, fees and damages
which the Tawn incurs in enforcing thc i�zde�x�t�ificatian pra�isians of tlais Sectian.
F. ADA accammadations. The Tnwn of Fountain I-�ills seeks to camply witli the
Americans With Disabilities Act, and sl�all �nniply witli same in the e�ent that any
pGrs�n whn is disablcd witl�in thc rncanitl� nf thc Act seeks a rcaso�labl� accomznndation,
to tl�c cxtcnt tt�ey are entiticd to sa�ne undcr thc Act.
G. Prinr tc� thc issuancc nf any cntitlemcnt pc�7nit, tl�c applicant shall pra�id� a
facility maintenan�clremn�al a�rccment and dccnmmissioning �lan to t]1c Tnw��
manager, hint�in� the de�elnper and su��essnrs in i��tcrest, to an a�rccm�nt to:
1. Maintain the fa�iiity as apprt��cd; anc�
2. Notify the Tnwn af Fat�ntain Hills of� interlt t� �a�ate tfle site, a�reeiiig that the
applicant will rem��e all facilities within twel�e { 12) mnnths �ursuant to the
decommissianiiig plaii utile5s il�e site is t�c�upied by a successc}r; or
3. Pz-o�idc a perfaz-�r�ance bnnd equal in cost ta remo��ing the facility and associated
facilities.
I �, ❑��nm�nissinni�z� plan, Thc Facility MaintenancelRema�al Agreemeiat shall
in�lude a decat�imissio��ing plan with the fnllowing information:
1. A plan for c$isp�sal nf all sc�lid waste, spccial wast� aizd ha�ardnus waste in
accordance with l�cal, state, and federal wastc dispnsa] rcgulatinns detailing the types
and quantiti�s nf waste materials and mctlznds of dispasal;
2. A description flFhow and on what scl�edule stabilization ailci re-�e�etation of the
site as deemed necessary to minimize erasion ���ill be accomplished. Pezmittee should
include, to the extent possible, restoration of nati��e �egetatir�n, and pollinat�r-friendly
seed mixtures shall he tiser3 to the maximum extent possible in re-�e�;etation af
groui�d co�er;
3. An estixnatc af cnsts for the decommissioning af the persanal wireless ser�ices
facility witl7 a dctailed dcscription of how the estimated costs were deri�ed, including
tl�c datc whi�h was th� basis for th� estimate;
4. A de�ommissionin� plan sigi�cd by thc party responsible for decomiaaissi�ning
and thc landn��ner (if diffcrcnt} whnsG minimum requiretncnts mcct th� standards of
this C�rdinan�e. Su�h pian must hc filcd witll tiie Towt� �nanagcr prit�r to th� first
nperation nf the persor�al wirelcss ser�•iccs faci]ity;
5. An estimate of�the total cnst of dccommissioning �aluc nf the cqui�»nent and
itemization of the estimated major cxpenscs, in�luding th� prnjcctcd cnsts nf
measures taken t� miiiimize c�r pre�ent ad��ersc cffccts on t�1e en�ironment during the
im��lctncntatinn nf the c�ccnmmissioning plan.
I. A�andonet� Nacilities: The wireless facility authori�ed under this per�nit shail be
dcemc� ahandnned if nnt c�peratcd for any �ontitaunus six-nsanth period, Vdithin 9(] days
after a small wireless facility or �t�ler infi'astructure ��eployinent is abandQnecl nr deemed
abarldnned, tfle per�nittee an�loc- prt�perty �wner shall c�inpletely rem��e the small
wireless facility or �}ther inti'astru�ture deplaymeiit and alf related impra�•ements and
shall restnrc all affc�tcd areas tn a �nnditinrl �ntnpliant �i�itl� all a�plicahle laws, wflich
includcs withnut limitation the Cc}de. In the e�ent that neither the perinittee nor the
property owner cnmplies with the remn�al and res#�ration ohli�ations under this
condition within said 9[}-day pec-i�d, the �I'own s11all lla�e ttle ri�ht (i�ut nat the obligatian)
tn perfnnn suc17 remn�al and restoratiai� with nr witt�nut nnticc, and the permittee and
prnp�rty nwricr shall be jniiltly and se�erally liable fc�r all cnsts and expenses incurred hy
the To���n in conne�tinn with su�h remo�al andl or restnratian acti��ities.
Laridscaping. The perrnittee shall replace any landscape features damaged or
displaced by the constructioi�, iilstallatioi�, �peratioci, maintenance or �ther wark
performed by the permittee or at the pennittee's direction ❑n or about the site. If any trees
or cacti are datiiaged ❑r displaced, the pennittee shall �iire and pay far a licensed arborist
tn select plant and rnaintain replaceinent landscapii��; in an appropriate locati�n far the
species. Any replacemeiit tree or cacti must be sul�stantially the same si�e as the damaged
tree or cacti or as at�ierwise appro��ed by the Town �f Fountain Hills. The per�nittee sliall,
at all tiines, be respansible to maintain any replacement Iandscape features.
K. A per�nanent, weatl7erpraaf, facility ide��titication sign, no ta�nrc thai� twcl�e (] 2"}
in�hcs hy tweFlty-f�ur �24"} inchGs in si��, id�ntifying thc facility nperatnr and a twenty-
fnur [24) hnur phnnc number, shall hc placcd nn the fen�e, the cquipmcnt b�iilding or
fa�ility bas�, if larg�r sigtlage is rcquircd by thc FCC, th� applicant s�lall prn�ide pmof of
t11� rcquir��ncnt, and si�nagc shall nnt cx�ccd thc r�quir�d si�c.
L. Pe�-mittee's contact inf�rmation. I'ri�r t� the final in5pection and at all times
rele�ant to this permit, Permittee shall keep on tile with the Town of Fountaiii Hills basic
contact arld site infonnatinil. �l�his information shall include, but is n�t liinited to, the
f�}llo��ing:
1. 'l�he naine, pliysical a�tlress, notice ad�iress (if different}, direct telephone number
and email address for the permittee and, if different from the peimittee, the site
aperator, eyi�ipment, owner, the site manager and agent for service of pracess;
2. The re�ulatory autharicati�ns held by the peirnittee and, to the extent appli�ablc,
site opea•ator, equipmerit awner and site manager as may be ne�essary far th� faci3ity's
continued aperatian;
3. Tlie facility's site identificati�n numt�er andlar nan�e used by tlae pGnnittcc and, to
the extent appli�ahle, sit� operator, equipn�ent owner aizd sit� matiagcr; and
4, A tnll-free tcicphozle numher to thc faciiity'S nctwnrk ❑perations ccntcr wh�re a
li�C person w°ith paw�r-dawn contrnl n��r tl�c facility is a�ailablc 24 hnurs-per-day,
se�cn days-per-wcck. Witlait� 1(] husi�less days aftcr a writtcn requcst by thc Town nf
Fauntain Hills, the percnittee shall furnish the Town with an updated forn� tl�at
includes all the most cui7•ent inforn�ation described in this canditin��.
M. Within 15 days after any project appra�al, tlie pet-mzttee s]�all sign and filc witl�
the Town inanager a defense atad indemnity agreennent, ta dcfcnd, indcmnify, h�ld
hannlcss, tl�c Town of Fou��tazn I{ills a�1d T�wn Caun�il, agc�lts, ofti�crs, �fficials,
employ�cs and �nlunt��rs (callccti�cly, thc "indetnnitccs"} from any and all �i) dama�es,
liahilitics, injurics, lnsscs, costs at7d cx}�cnscs and fr�m any and all claims, demands, law
suits, writs and other actions or p�-o�eedings ("c]aims") bt�aught against thc indcmnitccs tn
chall�ngc, atta�k, s��k ta �nodify, set asidc, �oid nr azinu] t]Zc Town of Fountain Hills' s
approval of tl�is usG pcnnit, and (ii} other claims of any kind or fnnn, wlzctlzcr for
personal injury, death nr ��rn�rcrty da�na�c, that arisc fro�n nr in �nnnectinn with the
perax�ittee's or its agents', directors', officers', e�nployees', cantractors', suhcnntractors',
]icensccs' or customErs' acts or oil�issioizs in �onnG�ti�n with tl7is us� pcnnit nr the s�nall
wircicss faeility or other infrastructurc deployinent. In the c�ent ttie Tc�wn nf Fc�untain
Hills becomes aware nf ai�y �laims, the Tnwn will use best efforts tn promptly natify the
pGnnittc� and th� pri�atc property �wnGr �if appli�ablc) and shall rcason�bly conperate in
th� dcfcnsc. The permittee cxpressly acknnwlcd�cs and agrees that the Town shall ha�e
the right to appro�e, which apprc��al shall not he unreasonably witt�held, the legal coLinsel
pro�iding ttle "1'own's defense, and the property awner ail�l or pennittee (as applicable}
shall pramptly reimhurse the Town fnr aizy �nsts and expenses directly and necessarily
in�urred by ttle Towr� in tt�e course nf the defense. Tl�e permittee expressly acknowleci�;es
and a�rees that the permittee' s indemnitication obli�ations un�ier this coiidition are a
material consideration that moti�ates the 'I'own to appro�e this use permit, antl that such
indetnrlification ohli�ations wi11 survi�e the expiration, re�ocatiai� ar ott�er terminatioi� of
this permit in the fonn appra�ed by �rown Mana�er.
N. Permit re�acation. Any pennit granted under this sectian may be re�oked in
accordance with the pro�isions and prt�cedures in �I��w°n Code Sectian 16-1-3. The Tawn
Cauiicil, T�wii Manager, Fire Marslial, T�e�elopinent Ser�ices Directar, ar other Town
c�ificial may initiate re�ocatioii proceeciings when there is infoi7natian that the faciliiy
inay nnt be in compliarice �vith alt applicable laws, which incli�des withaut limitation, any
permit in connecti�n with the facility and any associated conditions with such permit{5].
Before any publi� hearin�; t❑ re��oke a permit granted under this Section, the body that
nri�inally appr��ed the permit must issue �i written notice ta the pennittee that specifies
(i) the facility(ies}; ii) t�ie ��ic�lation(s) ta be corrected; (iii} the timeti•aine in wliic�i the
permittee must cnrre�t such �°inlation[s}; and (i�} tt�at, in addition to al� other �-i�hts and
remedies the Tc�wn nf Fountain Hi11s may pursue, the Tnwzl may initiate re�ocation
proceeciin�s f�r failure t� correct such �inlatinnts}. Thc body that at-i�i:�ally appro�ed the
permit may re�oke a perinit when it firids suhstantial c�id�nce in t]Zc writteil rc�orrl to
show that the facility is slot in �ompliance with any ap��licabl� laws, which inc3udes
withnut lirnitatioii, any per�nit in coilncctin�z r�°it�i the facility and atiy assaciated
conditinns with sucli permit(s}. Any dccision tn re�oke or not re�ake a pei-cnit shall be
tinal and n��t suhject to any further appGals. V►�ritte�i t�otice of ii�tei�tion to re�oke the
permit shall be mailed to the appiicazlt not ]css tlzan �� days hefore the public liearing.
�. '1'ruthful and accurate statements. Th� pennittce acknow�edges that the Towi�'s
appro�al relies on the written andlc�r nral statcmcnts by permittc� andlor persons
authori�ed to act oii permittee' s hehalf. In any mattcr heforc thc Tnwn of Fou��tain Trlills
in connection with the use permit nr thc wircless facility appro�ed under the use pei7nit,
neither the permittee nor any persnn autl7ori�cd to act on p�txnittcc' s behalf shall, in any
writteii or oral statement, intentinnally pro��ide matcrial factual inforn�ation tl�at is
incarrect or tnisleadiiig or intentianally nmit any materia] infnnnation nc�cssaiy to
pre�ent any material factual statemcnt from b�ing incorre�t or misleading,
5ectian 19-1-$ Safety Standards
A. A]] small wircl�ss facilities siiali be designed hy yualified, licensed persons to
meet minimum standards for public safety, and shall �arnply with all applicable legal
rcquirc�ncnts, including the Town Building, Electric, and Fire Codes t�irou�hout the
per�nit period. All wir�lcss fa�ilities shoulc� be praacti�ely monitared and maintained to
ensure cnrnpliance with thc safcty design.
F3. Fire Safety Hazard Pratocals: If� the 1� ire Chief {or his or her desi�a�ee} finds good
�ause tn be�ie�e that the facility�i�s) [it�cluding, without limitation, its accessory
e�uipincnt, antcnn� ai1d1 nr base statian) presents a flre risk, electc•ical ha�ar�� or other
immediatc thrcat to public health and safety in �iolation of any applicable law, si�cl�
officials may ordcr thc faciFity to he shut down and powered aff until such time as the tire
risk c�r ele�trical hazard has bcc�1 n�itigated. Any mitigations required shall be at
pcnnittcc's sole c�st and expense.
C`. Other Safety Hazard Pratocols: If tflere is good �ause tc� helie�e that the
facility(ies} presents a danger �f debris fa11 or shows signs of imminent structural h��zard
such as tnisaligned base plates, deg�'aded flan�es, defecti�e sections, jc�ints, and guy
wires, T�wn officials may arder the facility(ies} sh�rt down and powered off until su�h
tin�e as the hazard has been tnitigated. Any miti�ations rcquired shall he at permittcc's
expense.
D. All srnall wirelcss faciiities s�iall comply r��ith safety standards, including, but not
limited to, The National Electric Safety Cnde and applicable life safety cc�des, Tawn ot'
Fountaiai Hills B�iildin� Saf'ety Code, and engin�crii�g codes.
Se�tinn 19-1-9 �perational Requirements
A. RF Liznit: The Tnwn deems it to be of �ritical itnpnrtance tn the health, sa#ety,
and welfaz-c of the TQwn, its residents, and the puhlic at ]arge that personal wireless
scr�ice facilities dn not expase members af�the �cncral puhlic to le��els of RF radiatinn
tl�at �xcccd thc liznits set aut in FCC regulatians. In a��ord witll t11� same, tlie To�vn
enacts tlie following RF Radiatian testing requircmGnts and pra�isions set forth herein
�elow,
I. Pra�iibitian on Ille�atly Excessi�c RF Radiation: Na facility siiall be siteci or
operated in siich a maiiner that it pnses, cithGr by itself or in combinatian with other
sucl� facilities, a patential tl�reat to public hcalth. T❑ tliat end na small wireless
fa�ility or cambination of'facilities shall produce at any time RF emissions that
exceed the limits for Maximum Permissihlc Exposure for human expasure pursuant
ta 47 CFR � 1.131 Q(e}(1 }, Tabfe 1 or any more restricti�e standard subsequently
ad�pt�d or promulgated by tlie Town, the statc nf Ari�otaa, or t]}c federal go�ernment.
Z. RF Emissions Manit�ring Requircmcnts
I'ost-installation certification, Within 45 days of cammeiicin� ❑peration ❑f
a Eacility, the per�nittee s41a11 pro�=idc the De�velapment Ser�ices Director a post
instailation certificati�il prepared in acc�rdance with tlie small wireless facility
standards confrming that tfle facility is compliant with FCC regulations
concerning racli❑ freyuency emissions.
b. Post-moditi�ation certificati�n, �Vithin 45 ciays of motiifying a permitteti
facility, the permittee shall perfnnn subsequent radi❑ frequency reportin� and
testing continning that the small wirctess facility is complia�it with FCC
reguiatinns con�ernin� radio frequency emissions.
c. Annual ccrtificatian. No rnare than i 2 tnoriths followin� thc issuancc �f
the initial Wircicss Pcnnit, and no more than 12 m�}nths after each annual
certifi�ation, the persnittee shall perfot�ri suhseyuent radiof'requency repnt-tin� and
testing confit-mation that the stnall wireless faci�ity is compliant with FC('
re�uiations concerning radiotrequency emissioi�s. Failurc ta supply tl�c rcquircd
repnrts or to retnai�� i�i cantinued compliancc with Maximum Pcnnissihlc
Exp�surc limits for lauman exposure pursuant tn 47 CFR y l.l 3][](c}�l }, Tah]c l
shall bc grnunds f�r re�'ocatian ❑f the permit crr othcr entitlemcnt.
d. Randam testing. At the pennittee's expense, the To�i�n may rctain an
engineer ar other qualified electromagnetic radiation spe�ialist to cc�nduct ra�ldom
t�nannnunced RF radiatian testing oF any Facility to ensure ttle facility's
compliance with the limits in �7 C.F.A.� 1.131U(e}(l } TakrlG l,
If tt�e Tow�l t�as gc�nd �ause tn helie�e a fa�ility ar facilities is operating in
ex�ess nf FCC exposure li�nits, t11e Tnwn s�1a11 pr��rid� written izotice to thc own�r
andlar nperator identifying the noi�cnm�liance aszd the cnrre�ti�e action r�qui�-cd.
Except whcre thc �inlatinn ��resci�ts an itls�ncdiate thi�eat ta pi�bli� safety, the
nwner or operatar shall he affnrded a rcasonahl� pez7ad, nat to exceed thirty [3�)
days, tn cure the �iolatinn or demnnstratc �nmpliance. The Town may liire an
in�ependent cc3nsultant to test the facility fnr cxccss RF en�issio�is le��ls. Such
testing shall hc cnnducted at pcnnittcc's cxpcnse. Nonct�mplian�e with FCC
expc�sure guidelines shall Y�c �rnunds for rc�ocation of the pei7nit or nther
entitlernent.
3. Any finding of iliGga]]y ex�essi�e RF radiatian is a �iolati�n af'this ordinance and
tlle permit conditions and the per�nit is subject to r��ocatioa� ptirsuant to Se�#ion l9-1 -
7. N. nr res�issinn.
B. Maii7tcnaiscc: All small wircless facilities it�cluditig, U�rt not limited to,
inc�ilopc3les, utility poles, acccssnry cquip�ncnt, ]iglltiiag, fences, walls, shields, cahinets,
artificial fnliage nr concealment elemcnts aizd thc faciiity site s�iall be maii�tained sa as to
minimize �isual, n�rise, and nthcr i�npa�ts on t37e suz-raunding community and be
maintained in gnnd �nndition, in�ludin� cnsuring tlle iacilities are z-easnnably free of:
1. ❑irt nr �reasc;
2. Clzippcd, fadcd, pc�li�zg, or cra�ked paint;
3. Rust and cai7-osioti;
4. Cracks, dents, or discoloration;
5. Missin�, discolc�red, nr damagcd synthctic faliage or other concealinent elcments;
6. Graftiti, hilis, stickcrs, or ad�ertiseinents;
7. Littcr or debris including hut not limited to synthetic f�lia�e that has fallen off a
mni�opin�; permitEee is responsible Far prompt cleanup �t� debris or synthetic foliage
at its �xpeiase.
8. 13roken or misshapen structural parts; and
9. Damage from any causc.
C. Rcpairs. All t��cessary r�pair5 and r�ste�ration sF1al1 be ca�npleted by tlic pei-naittee,
awner, ar aperat�r within 48 haurs:
1. After c�isca�ery of the need by the pei7nittee, awner, �peratc3r or any designated
maintenance agent; or
2. After the pennittce, owncr, n�rcratnr, nr any desi�;natcd maii�tcnai7cc a�cnt
recei�•es notitication ti-om a resident c�r tlie Ue�el�pment Ser�ices Director, or arly
"I�own official.
3. The per�nittec shall rcplacc its facilities, after nhtainin� all r�quircd �Scr�nits, if
mair�tenan�e or i-epair is nnt sufficient to return the fa�ility tn thc �nndition it was in
at the tiine of installatior�.
4. Each nwncr or operator af a facility shall routin�ly i�7spect eacl� site ta eiasure
cornpliance with thc standards s�t fortl7 in tl�is scction ai7d t17c G�nditio�ls of appra�al.
U. Na changes shall be made in the l�cation, dimensions, character or duration of the
manapoles, utility poles associated with small wireless facilities, or small wireless
facilities as granted by the pennit except upon written auth�rization t�f the ❑eG�elnpment
Services Department.
Section 19-�-1� F.xceptions
A. The Tflwn may grant an exception to tlie pi•a�isions in tliis Article but only to the
cxtcnt i�cccssary to a�nid �onfli�t with applicable federal ar stat� law. lhlhen the applica��t
requests an ex�eptiozl, the Re�°iewing Authority shall consider the fndings in Subsectian
B. Fach �xception is specific to the facts and circumstances in coruiection with each
application, A�� exception gz-anted in ane instance shall not he deen�ed to create a
presu�nption or cxpcctatiaa� that an exception will be granted i�i any nther instance.
B. Findings for an Exccptinn. Thc Town C'�un�il may grant an cxccpti��1 tn any
pr�}G�ision c�r requirement in this Scctinn only if the C�uncil finds tlzat:
l. a de�iial based on the application' s nonu}mpliance with a specific pro�ision or
req�iirenaent would �iolate federal law, state law or bc}th; �r
?. a p��o�isioi� i�1 this S�ctiati, as applied to the applicant, would �iolate a�iy rigl�ts ar
pri�ileges co�lferr�d nn tl�c applicant hy federal or state taw.
C. Exccption Reyuests. An applicaizt tt�ay rcqu�st at1 �xccption �nly a# t11e time tlie
applicant suhmits an ap�licatic}n. Thc R��i�wizl� Authority may cnnsidcr additional
infonnation prn�ided hy tt�e applicat�t aftcr suhtnittal tn supplcment t17c initial exccptic�il
rcqticst. Ai1y rcquest fnr an exccptinn after th� i��itia] submittal s�1a]] be dcc��n�d ta b� a
n�w appiicatinn.
D. Burden of ProQf: The applicaiit shall ha�e the bui-dezl to pra�e ta the Co�incil that
an exception sl�ould }�e graiited pursuant to Subsection S. The starldard of e�idence stlall
be the same as required by applicable federal ❑r state law for the issue raised in the
applicani' s request f�r an exception.
E, Scapc of Exccption. If t��e �`nuncil finds that an exceptian should be granted, the
Gxceptinn shall hc narrowly tailored so that tlle ex�eption de�iates froin this Scction to
tlze lcast cxtcnt ne�essary for �o�npliance with federal or statc law,
Section 19-1-11 Appeals
Any person ad�ersely affected by a deci5i�n �f t�le �I�own Manager, or De�elopment
Ser�i�es, in tk�e grazitii�g or �enial o#� a permit p�irsua�it ta this section may appeal that
decisio�i tn tl�c Town Coun�il, Such appeal must he taken by iilir�g writtei� notice with tlie
Town mana�cr, nr dcsi�ncc, with a capy t❑ the Town clerk, within 3fl days aftcr thc
de�isiaia of th� Town ma�zager, nr De�ei�pment Ser��ices Director if the appellant
rccci��d a�tua] nntic� within 5 days of ilie decision. The deadline is tolled nn a day for
day basis ui7til thc appcllant rccci�cs a�tual nntice ❑z- should ha�e h�comc aware of tl�c
decision usin� reasonable diligenc�. Eac�1 appeal must be accompaniGd hy a paytn�nt in
sufficient amnunt to co�er the �nst of puhjishi��g and mailiis� noticcs of hcarings. Failurc
to filc such appea3 cnnstitutcs a�c�ptance of the pei7nit ai�d any ca��ditions tliereof or the
dci7ia] of ttle applicatinn. WhGr� a nntice af appea3 to the Towi1 matzagcr, or dcsign��, is
not timeiy filet� as prn�it�ed in this s��tion, sucla right t� appcal is wai�cd.
Section 19-1-12 Rates and Fees
A. Th� Towiz C'nuncil slsa]], hy a�-di�lance or resniution, set and am�nd any ratc, ratc
cnmp��lcnt, char�c, nr fcc authnri��d by state law for tlie use of th� public riglzt-o#=way
and Town utility pnics in c�nnccti�n with stnall wirelcss facilitiGS iiscludin�:
1. Fees f{�r special use permit a�pli�atiot�s
2. l��ees for collocatic�n applications;
3. F'ccs fnr thc use c�f the right-of-way;
4. Rat�s fnr t�1c use of the Tawil's utility p�les;
5. Fees for �,ncroachment Per�nit Applicatians;
[i. Fees t� rect���er legal costs resulting ii•om enforcement related ta any
noncompliaiice incltiditig, but not limited tn, adininistrati�e expenses, i����stigation,
testin�, 1ega1 praceedings and filings, and cor�tinued inanitoring; atid
7. Dther Fees as tlie Towzl may deterniine necessary to carry aut thc requircmcnts
cantained herein.
S. AIl rates and fees sct or az1���idcd pursuant t� this article shali bc r�asnnable and shall
nat exceed the amoutats pennittcd hy statc law.
C. The Tnwi1 shall publish and make a�ailable its schedule of rates and fees.
❑. Ttiese fees relate sUlely to the matters co�ered by tt�is article aiid are separate fr�n� all
nther fees, fir�es and peiialties chargeable by the Towii.
ARTICLE 19-2
Lltility 5er�ice Ankennas
Sections:
1g-2-1 Purpase
19-2-Z Definitions
19-2-3 Utility Ser�ice Antennas in t�ie Public Rig�it-of-Vl�ay
Section 19-Z-1 Purpose
The purpase ❑f Chis article is t❑ establish general guidelines For the siting of
wirefess communicatians towers and antennas pia�ed in the public right-�f-way
used by utility c�mpanies tc� communicate within the utility sysCem.
5ection 19-2-Z Definitions
"[Jtility ser�ice antenna" means an anteilna placed c}n ❑r near utility boxes, poles,
switzhes, storage tanks, etc., and used by a utiliiy pi•o�ider Co facilitate the
operation of the utility system.
Section 19-2-3 Utility Ser�ice Antennas in t�ie Public RighC-af-Way
A. General Requirement. Fc�r an antenna placed in the tawn's rigl�t-of-way with
the top of tlle antetlna less than six feet aba�e ground le�el, the support
structure and antenna shall be p�inted a ne�itral �olor t❑ blend with thc
surrounding area. If khe tc�p of the antenna is six feet or more abo�e ground le�el,
the antenna and suppart structure shail utilize the town's appro�ed saguarn
c��tus steafth design ar a similar stealth design appropriate t❑ the gi�en locatian
as appro�ed by the Public Work� Director.
B. Re�iew Pro�ess.
1. Far antennas with a maximum height less than six feet abo�e ground
le�el, a���lications are re�iewed and appro�ed through the town's
encr�achrnent permit pro�ess as pra�ided in town code ar-ticle 1�-1,
Encroachments. An electrical permit stiall also be rec�uired fflr any assaciated
electrical wr�rk.
2. For antennas with a maxiinum height six feet oi• mare aho�e ground le�el,
appiications will require an en�raachment permit as required by town �ode
article 15-1, Encraachmcnts, and re�iew and apprn�al throug�t the tawn's
building permit prr�cess.