HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2018-03RESOLUTION NO. 2018-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A PUBLIC
RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH
THE TOWN CLERK AND ENTITLED "SMALL
WIRELESS FACILITIES."
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That certain document entitled "Small Wireless Facilities," attached hereto
as Exhibit "A", of which one paper copy and one electronic copy maintained in compliance with
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 44-7041 are on file in the office of the Town Clerk and open for public
inspection during non -nal business hours, is hereby declared to be a public record, and said
copies are ordered to remain on file with the Town Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills,
Maricopa County, Arizona, this 20th day of February, 2018.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS:
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REVIEWED BY:
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Grac y E.eller, own Manager
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ATTESTED TO:
Bevelyn J. B d - , Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Fri J isman, Town Attorney
CERTIFICATION
I, Bevelyn J. Bender, the duly appointed Clerk of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, do
hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 2018-03 was duly passed by the
Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, at a regular meeting held on
February 20, 2018, and the roll call of the vote thereon was Ayes, ) Nays, and that the
Mayor and .6 Councilmembers were present thereat.
Bevelyn J. nd , Town Clerk
Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona
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EXHIBIT A
TO
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-03
[TOWN CODE ARTICLE 16-2]
See following pages.
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ARTICLE 16-2 Small Wireless Facilities
Section 16-2-1 Purpose
The intent and purpose of this article is to facilitate the development and installation of small
wireless facilities in the Town of Fountain Hills to supplement existing wireless communications
networks and to increase capacity in high demand areas, while simultaneously promoting and
preserving the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the Town and protecting and
preserving the aesthetic qualities of the natural and built environment of the Town. Through this
article, the Town seeks to balance the need for increased wireless communications capacity with
the need for reasonable standards to preserve the aesthetic values of the Town and to ensure the
safe placement of small wireless facilities.
Section 16-2-2 Definitions
The definitions contained in A.R.S. § 9-591 are incorporated by this reference and shall apply to
this article as if fully set forth here.
Section 16-2-3 Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Right of Way
This section permits the installation of small wireless facilities in the right of way subject
to the following requirements:
A. No monopoles, utility poles associated with small wireless facilities, or small wireless
facilities shall be collocated, installed, modified, or replaced in the public right of way unless the
following requirements are met:
1) The applicant participates in apre-application conference with the Department of
Development Services;
2) An Application is submitted to and approved by the Town pursuant to this
section;
3) All Town requirements as set forth in this article are met;
4) All other applicable codes and requirements are met;
5) A Wireless Facility License Agreement is signed; and
6) A Wireless Facility Encroachment Permit issued.
B. The collocation, installation, modification, maintenance, and replacement of monopoles,
utility poles associated with small wireless facilities, or small wireless facilities in the public
right of way shall be subject to and comply with reasonable requirements, including the 'Wireless
Facilities Standard Terms and Conditions, the Town's Design Standards and Guidelines, and any
site-specific requirements developed based upon consultation with the Town through the site
review and permitting process.
C. The Development Services Department shall prescribe and provide a regular form of
Application for use by applicants for the collocation, installation, modification, maintenance, and
replacement of monopoles, utility poles associated with small wireless facilities, or small
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wireless facilities in the public right of way. The Application shall include such information and
details as the Department deems necessary to establish the exact location, nature, dimensions,
duration and purpose of the proposed monopoles, utility poles, or small wireless facilities in the
public right of way.
D. The Application shall be accompanied by maps, sketches, diagrams or similar exhibits.
The accompanying materials shall be of the size and in the quantity prescribed by the
Development Services Department and of sufficient clarity to illustrate the location, dimensions,
nature and purpose of the proposed monopoles, utility poles associated with small wireless
facilities, or small wireless facilities in the public right of way and its relation to existing and
proposed facilities in the right-of-way.
E. No changes shall be made in the location, dimensions, character or duration of the
monopoles, utility poles associated with small wireless facilities, or small wireless facilities in
the public right of way as granted by the permit except upon written authorization of the
Development Services Department.
F. Approval of an Application is contingent upon the applicant demonstrating compliance
with the Wireless Facilities Standard Terms and Conditions, the Town's Design Standards and
Guidelines, and any site-specific requirements developed based upon consultation with the Town
through the site review and permitting process.
G. An applicant may appeal denial of an Application to the Town Council by following this
procedure: Within seven calendar days of the denial of an Application, an applicant shall file a
notice of appeal, in writing, with the Town Clerk. The Town Council may affirm, modify, or
reverse the action from which the appeal is taken.
H. Upon approval of an Application, a Wireless Facility Encroachment Permit will be issued
for each monopole, utility pole associated with small wireless facilities, or small wireless facility
included in the Application. However, nothing in this article shall be construed to exempt
monopoles, utility poles associated with small wireless facilities, or small wireless facilities in
the public right of way from the requirements of Article 16-1 as an encroachment in the public
right of way.
I. The collocation, installation, modification, maintenance, and replacement of monopoles,
utility poles associated with small wireless facilities, or small wireless facilities shall be subject
to rates and fees pursuant to Section 16-2-4 of this article.
Section 16-2-4 Rates and Fees
A. The Town Council shall, by ordinance or resolution, set and amend any rate, rate
component, charge, or fee authorized by state law for the use of the public right of way and
Town utility poles in connection with small wireless facilities including:
1) Fees for special use permit applications
2) Fees for collocation applications;
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3) Fees for the use of the right of way;
4) Rates for the use of the Town's utility poles;
5) Fees for Encroachment Permit Applications;
6) Fees to recover legal costs resulting from enforcement to any noncompliance
including, but not limited to, administrative expenses, investigation, testing, legal
proceedings and filings, and continued monitoring; and
7) Other fees as the Town may determine necessary to carry out the requirements
contained herein.
B. All rates and fees set or amended pursuant to this article shall be reasonable and shall not
exceed the amounts permitted by state law.
C. The Town shall publish and make available its schedule of rates and fees.
D. These fees relate solely to the matters covered by this article and are separate from all
other fees, fines and penalties chargeable by the Town.
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