HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-3507-8-17ORDINANCE NO. 3507-8-17
' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALLEN DESIGN MANUAL FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF NETWORK NODES AND NODE SUPPORT POLES
PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 284;
DESIGNATING THE CITY'S CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AS A HISTORIC
DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE
FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE DESIGN MANUAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPROVE COLLOCATION OF EQUIPMENT
ON CITY SERVICE POLES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABHdITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 284 of the Local Government Code, effective September 1, 2017, provides a regulatory
framework governing the installation of Nodes and Node Support Poles in the City's Right -of -Way; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 284, Network Providers installing wireless equipment in the City's Right -o£ -
Way must comply with the Design Manual adopted by the City for that purpose; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 284 authorizes the City to designate Design Districts and Historic Districts, wherein
heightened aesthetic requirements may be applied to such equipment; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen has determined that the Cenral Business District of the City shall be designated
' as an historic district, for purposes of Chapter 284, in order to preserve the character and aesthetic qualities of
this area; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council, in the exercise of its legislative discretion, has concluded that the attached
Design Manual should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The following area of the City of Allen is hereby designated as a Historic District For the
installation of network nodes and node support poles, pursuant to Chapter 284 of the Local Government Code:
The areas designated on the City's Zoning Map as the Central Business District with its boundaries defined in
the Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the Allen City Council.
SECTION 2. The Allen Design Manual for the Installation of Network Nodes and Node Support Poles,
attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby adopted. All Network Providers seeking to install wireless equipment
in the right-of-way of the City of Allen pursuant to Chapter 284 of the Local Government Code must comply
with this Design Manual.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to amend the Design Manual as he
determines necessary to reflect changed conditions.
' SECTION 4. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to approve colocation of equipment on
City service poles, provided such installation is pursuant to a permit issued in accordance with the City's Right -
of -Way Management ordinance, and the equipment is installed in accordance with the Design Manual, adopted
herein.
SECTION 5. All provisions of the ordinances of the City of Allen in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed, and all other provisions of the ordinances of the City of Allen
not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or provision of this Ordinance shall be
judged to be invalid orunconstitutional by a court of competentjurisdiction, the same shall not affect the validity
of this Ordinance as a whole or any portion thereof other than the portion so decided to be invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of
the caption, as the law and charter in such case provide.
DULY PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 2rD
DAY OF AUGUST 2017.
APPROVED:
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Stephen lemll, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Pet CITY RN YQ Shelley B. George, C, CITY ECRETARY
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Design Manual
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CITY OF ALLEN
Design Manual
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Installation of Network Nodes and Node Support Poles
pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov. Code, Chapter 284.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I.
PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY..............................................................1
SECTION II.
DEFINITIONS........................................................................................2
SECTION III.
PERMITTING........................................................................................7
SECTION IV.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY...........................................................................10
SECTION V.
NETWORK NODE AND NODE SUPPORT POLE REQUIREMENTS ..........
10
SECTION VI.
INSPECTIONS.....................................................................................12
SECTION VII.
DESIGNATED AREAS...........................................................................12
SECTION VIII.
PLACEMENT OF NETWORK NODES AND NODE SUPPORT POLES........
12
SECTION IX.
ORDER OF LOCATION PREFERENCE....................................................15
SECTION X.
GROUND EQUIPMENT.......................................................................15
SECTION XI.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE POLES................................................................16
SECTION XII.
INTERFERENCE WITH OPERATIONS....................................................17
SECTION XIII.
ABANDONMENT, RELOCATION AND REMOVAL.................................18
SECTION XIV.
INSURANCE........................................................................................20
SECTION XV.
GENERAL PROVISIONS.......................................................................20
SECTION XVI.
RESERVED..........................................................................................22
SECTION XVII.
DESIGN MANUAL- UPDATES.............................................................22
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SECTION I. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY.
1.3 Purpose
The City of Allen ("City") recognizes that the State of Texas has delegated to the City the
fiduciary duty, as a trustee, to manage the public right-of-way for the health, safety, and
welfare of the public to Texas municipalities.
The standards and procedures provided in this Wireless Facilities Design Manual are adopted
to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by minimizing and reducing impacts to
public safety within the City's public right-of-way and to minimize and reduce impacts to the
City, its residents, and visitors and to give assistance and guidance to wireless
telecommunications providers to assist providers in the timely, efficient, safe, and
aesthetically pleasing installation of technologically competitive equipment.
Due, in part, to the increasing number of facilities in the City's Public right-of-way, the City
has adopted Chapter 13, Article III (Management of Public Rights -of -Way) of the Code of
Ordinances, which is applicable to all public service providers, including wireless service
providers or network providers (collectively, "Providers") as defined by Chapter 284 of the
Texas Local Government Code.
In addition, the City has adopted this Wireless Facilities Design Manual to provide technical
criteria and details necessary for Providers seeking to install and construct network nodes and
node support poles in the City's public right-of-way.
1.4 Applicability
Providers shall adhere to the requirements found in Chapter 13, Article III (Management of
Public Rights -of -Way) of the Code of Ordinances and this Wireless Facilities Design Manual for
the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, modification, and replacement of wireless
facilities within the City's public right-of-way.
This Wireless Facilities Design Manual is for siting and criteria for the installation of wireless
facilities, including micro network nodes, network nodes, node support poles, and related
ground equipment, being installed pursuant to Chapter 284 of the Texas Local Government
Code. This Wireless Facilities Design Manual shall apply to any sitings, installations,
colocations in, on, over or under the public rights-of-way of such wireless facilities, whether
they are installed pursuant to Chapter 284, or installed pursuant to an agreement with the
City in its discretion, or installed as may otherwise be allowed by state law.
To the extent that the provisions of Chapter 284 of the Texas Local Government Code;
Chapter 13, Article 111 (Management of Public Rights -of -Way) of the Code of Ordinances; or
other applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations of the City are in conflict with
provisions of this Wireless Facilities Design Manual or each other, the provisions of Chapter
284 of the Texas Local Government Code; this Wireless Facilities Design Manual; Chapter 13,
Article III (Management of Public Rights -of -Way) of the Code of Ordinances; or other
applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations of the City shall prevail and control
with regard to a Provider in that order.
SECTION II. DEFINITIONS.
The definitions as used in Tx. Loc. Gov. Code, Chapter 284, Sec. 284.002 shall be used in this
Design Manual, unless otherwise noted in this Section 2, below.
Abandon and its derivatives means the facilities installed in the right-of-way (including by way of
example but not limited to: poles, wires, conduit, manholes, handholes, cuts, network nodes and
node support poles, or portion thereof) that have been left by Provider in an unused or non-
functioning condition for more than 120 consecutive calendar days unless, after notice to
Provider, Provider has established to the reasonable satisfaction of the City that the applicable
facilities, or portion thereof, is still in active use.
Antenna means communications equipment that transmits or receives electromagnetic radio
frequency signals used in the provision of wireless services.
Applicable codes means:
(A) uniform building, fire, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical codes adopted by a
recognized national code organization; and
(B) local amendments to those codes to the extent not inconsistent with Chapter 284.
City means the City of Allen, Texas or its lawful successor, and its officers and employees.
City Monaaer shall mean City Manager or designee.
Chapter284 means Tex. Loc. Gov. Code, Chapter 284, as it exists or•may be amended.
Colocate and Colocation mean the installation, mounting, maintenance, modification, operation,
or replacement of network nodes in a public right-of-way on or adjacent to a pole.
Concealment or Camoufloaed means any Wireless Facility or Pole that is covered, blended,
painted, disguised, camouflaged or otherwise concealed such that the Wireless Facility blends
into the surrounding environment and is visually unobtrusive as allowed as a condition for City
advance approval under Chapter 284, Sec. 284.105 in Historic or Design Districts. A Concealed or
Camouflaged Wireless Facility or Pole also includes any Wireless Facility or Pole conforming to
the surrounding area in which the Wireless Facility or Pole is located and may include, but is not
limited to any wireless facility or pole hidden beneath a facade, blended with surrounding area
design, painted to match the supporting area, or disguised with artificial tree branches.
Decorative pole means a streetlight pole specially designed and placed for aesthetic purposes
and on which no appurtenances or attachments, other than specially designed informational,
regulatory, or directional signage or temporary holiday or special event attachments, have been
placed or are permitted to be placed according to nondiscriminatory City laws, ordinances, codes,
rules, or regulations.
Design District means an area that is zoned, or otherwise designated by City ordinance, and for
which the City maintains and enforces unique design and aesthetic standards on a uniform and
nondiscriminatory basis.
Disasteremeraem; or disaster or emeraencv means an imminent, impending, or actual natural
or humanly induced situation wherein the health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the city is
threatened, and includes, but is not limited to any declaration of emergency by city state or
federal governmental authorities.
Distributed Antenna System or DAS shall be included as a type of "Network Node."
Easement means and shall include any public easement or other compatible use created by
dedication, or by other means, to the city for public utility purposes or any other purpose
whatsoever. "Easement' shall include a private easement used for the provision of utilities.
Federal Communications Commission or FCC means the Federal Administrative Agency, or lawful
successor, authorized to oversee cable television and other multi -channel regulation on a
national level.
Hiahwav richt-of-way means right-of-way adjacent to a state or federal highway.
Historic district means an area that is zoned or otherwise designated as a historic district under
City, state, or federal law.
Law means common law or a federal, state, or local law, statute, code, rule, regulation, order, or
ordinance.
Local means within the geographical boundaries of the City.
Location means the City approved and lawfully permitted location for the Network Node or other
wireless facilities.
Macro tower means a guyed or self -supported pole or monopole greater than the height
parameters prescribed by Chapter 284, Section 284.103 and that supports or is capable of
supporting antennas.
Mayor means the Mayor for the City
Micro network node means a network node that is not larger in dimension than 24 inches in
length, 15 inches in width, and 12 inches in height, and that has an exterior antenna, if any, not
longer than 11 inches.
Municipal park means the various properties under the direction, control, or supervision of the
Director of the City's Park and Recreation Department pursuant to authority granted by the City
Council and the City Charter or City ordinances or resolutions.
Municipally owned utility pole means a utility pole owned or operated by a municipally owned
utility, as defined by Section 11.003, Utilities Code, and located in a public right-of-way.
MUTCD means Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Networknode means equipment at a fixed location that enables wireless communications
between user equipment and a communications network. The term:
(A) includes:
(i) equipment associated with wireless communications;
(ii) a radio transceiver, an antenna, a battery -only backup power supply, and
comparable equipment, regardless of technological configuration; and
(iii) coaxial or fiber-optic cable that is immediately adjacent to and directly associated
with a particular colocation; and
(B) does not include:
(1) an electric generator;
(ii) a pole; or
(iii) amacro tower.
Network provider means:
(A) a wireless service provider; or
(B) a person that does not provide wireless services and that is not an electric utility but
builds or installs on behalf of a wireless service provider:
(i) network nodes; or
(ii) node support poles or any other structure that supports or is capable of
supporting a network node.
Node support Pole means a pole installed by a network provider for the primary purpose of
supporting a network node.
Permit means a document issued by the City authorizing installation, removal, modification, and
other work for Provider's wireless facilities in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications.
Pole means a service pole, City owned utility pole, node support pole, or utility pole.
Private easement means an easement or other real property right that is only for the benefit of
the grantor and grantee and their successors and assigns.
Provider has the same meaning as "Network Provider."
Public richt-of-wav means the area on, below, or above a public roadway, highway, street, public
sidewalk, alley, waterway, or utility easement in which the City has an interest. The term does
not include:
(A) a private easement; or
(B) the airwaves above a public right-of-way regarding wireless telecommunications.
Publicriaht-of-wav management ordinance means an ordinance that complies with Chapter
284, Subchapter C.
Service pole means a pole, other than a City owned utility pole, owned or operated by the City
and located in a public right-of-way, including:
(A) a pole that supports traffic control functions;
(B) a structure for signage;
(C) a pole that supports lighting, other than a decorative pole; and
(D) a pole or similar structure owned or operated by the City and supporting only
network nodes.
Small cell shall be included as a type of "Network Node."
Stealth has the same meaning as "concealment."
Substitution pole shall mean a pole that is installed that will replace an existing municipal or utility
pole that serve the original intended purpose and support the new network node. A Provider may
elect to remove an existing pole, replace it with a similar pole (with some modification) that serves
as a new network node in addition to serving the original purpose.
Street means only the paved portion of the right-of-way used for vehicular travel, being the area
between the inside of the curb to the inside of the opposite curb, or the area between the two
parallel edges of the paved roadway for vehicular travel where there is no curb. A "Street is
generally part of, but smaller in width than the width of the entire right-of-way, while a right-of-
way may include sidewalks and utility easements, a "Street' does not. A "street" does not include
the curb or the sidewalk, if either are present at the time of a permit application or if added later.
SWPPP shall mean Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
TAS means Texas Accessibility Standards.
Traffic Sianal means any device, whether manually, electrically, or mechanically operated by
which traffic is alternately directed to stop, to slow down or alter current speed, and to proceed.
Transport facility means each transmission path physically within a public right-of-way,
extending with a physical line from a network node directly to the network, for the purpose of
providing backhaul for network nodes.
Underground Requirement Area shall mean an area where poles, overhead wires, and associated
overhead or above ground structures have been removed and buried or have been approved for
burial underground pursuant to City ordinances, zoning regulations, state law, private deed
restrictions, and other public or private restrictions, that prohibit installing aboveground
structures in a public right-of-way.
User means a person or organization which conducts a business over facilities occupying the
whole or a part of a public street or right-of-way, depending on the context.
Utility pole means a pole that provides:
(A) electric distribution with a voltage rating of not more than 34.5 kilovolts; or
(B) services of a telecommunications provider, as defined by Chapter 284, Section 51.002,
Utilities Code.
Wireless service means any service, using licensed or unlicensed wireless spectrum, including the
use of Wi-Fi, whether at a fixed location or mobile, provided to the public using a network node.
Wireless service provider means a person that provides wireless service to the public.
Wireless facilities mean "Micro Network Nodes," "Network Nodes," and "Node Support Poles" as
defined in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 284.
SECTION Ill. PERMITTING.
3.1 General Requirements and Information
A Provider shall not install, modify, or relocate a network node or install, modify, or relocate a
node support pole within the public right-of-way without first obtaining a Right -of -Way
Permit from the City. Prior to installation, modification, or relocation of a network node or
installation, modification, or relocation of a node support pole, Provider shall complete and
submit to the City a Commercial Building (Electrical) Permit application and a Right -of -Way
Permit application in the form provided by the City, along with standard required documents
and the following items:
A. Payment. Permit application fee and all other fees required under Chapter 284, including
but not limited to annual fees set forth in Section 284.053(a) of Chapter 284, as such fees
may be adjusted from time to time pursuant to Section 284.054 of Chapter 284, and fees
set forth in Section 284.055 and Section 284.056 of Chapter 284, as applicable;
B. Map. An aerial map showing the location of the existing pole or structure to which the
network node is proposed to be attached, and a street view image of the same;
C. GIS Data. Geographic Information System (GIS) data for the location of each proposed
wireless facility or node support pole in the format acceptable to the City;
D. Size Limits. Network Providers shall provide detailed drawings, with calculations to show
strict conformity to the size limitations as set forth in Chapter 284, in accordance with, but
not limited to Chapter 284, Sec. 284.002, size of a Micro Network Node, Sec. 284.003, Size
of Network Nodes, and Sec. 284.103, Max. pole height, with each application and with
each request for a permit for each location.
E. Nan -interference with City Safety Communication Networks. Documentation identifying
the frequency on which the proposed network node will operate and a certification that
the proposed network node shall not cause any interference with the City's traffic signal
light system, public safety radio system, private police cell system, or other City
communications components in accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.304;
It shall be the responsibility of the Network Provider to evaluate, prior to making
application for permit, the compatibility between the existing City infrastructure and
Provider's proposed Network Node. A Network Node shall not be installed in a location
that causes any interference. Network Nodes shall not be allowed on City's public safety
radio infrastructure.
F. Emergency Contacts. The names and telephone numbers of at least two persons serving
as emergency contacts for the Provider who can be reached by telephone 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, in the event of an emergency;
G. Electrical Drawings. Sealed engineering drawings for the electrical service providing
power to the proposed network node, which must include the conduit size, circuit size,
calculations for amp, and distances running. Provider shall use 120 voltage when
connecting to any City service pole or decorative pole and shall provide a disconnect
switch and key to meter enclosure upon inspection. The City is entitled to disconnect
power to the network node or other wireless facilities in emergency situations;
H. Engineering Drawings. Scaled dimensional construction and engineering drawings
indicating the current public right-of-way line and showing any proposed underground
conduit and equipment and its spacing from the City's existing utility facilities. Such
drawings shall also show a sectional profile of the public right-of-way and identify all
existing utilities and existing utility conflicts;
1. State and Federal Rights-cf-way permit. If the project lies within right-of-way adjacent to
a state or federal highway, the Provider must provide evidence of a permit from the state
or federal government; and
J. Daily Work Information. If the work proposed in the Right -of -Way Permit application
involves more than five hundred (500) feet of continuous trenching or boring or the
installation of more than three (3) new node support poles or more than three (3)
electrical meter pedestals or ground boxes, then the Provider shall submit daily work
location information, before work can begin;
K. Other. All other information required to be submitted by a right of user in connection
with a Right of Way Permit application under Chapter 13, Article III (Management of
Public Rights -of -Way) of the Code of Ordinances or other applicable laws, ordinances,
codes, rules and regulations of the City.
L. Traffic Control/Storm Water Pollution Prevention/Trench Safety. Where required by the
City, based on the proposed scope of work, Provider shall submit a traffic control plan,
storm water pollution prevention plan, and/or trench safety plan;
3.2 Attachments to Existing Poles or Structures
In addition to the items in the General Requirements and Information Section 3.1, Provider
will submit the following items prior to installation, modification, or relocation of a network
node on an existing pole or structure or modification or relocation of an existing node
support pole:
A. Construction and engineering drawings prepared by a professional engineer licensed in
the State of Texas, and for wireless facilities proposed to be attached to a service pole, a
decorative pole or other City -owned or -controlled structure, a certification from the
engineer that the existing pole or structure and its foundations have sufficient structural
stability to support the proposed network node and can bear the wind load without pole
modification, or in the event the installation will require pole re -enforcement, that such
re -enforced pole will have sufficient structural stability to support the proposed network
node and can bear the wind load without further pole modification. Such construction
and engineering drawings must also address the design of the connection of any item to
the pole. If pole re -enforcement is necessary, Provider shall provide construction and
engineering drawings for the proposed alteration to the existing pole. Any re -
enforcement or replacement of a pole shall match the color of the existing pole. Any pole
re -enforcement or replacement shall be at Provider's sole cost;
B. A certificate that the network node complies with applicable regulations of the Federal
Communications Commission;
C. Certification that the proposed network node will be placed into active commercial
service by or for a Provider not later than the sixtieth (60th) day after the date the
construction and final testing of the network node is completed;
D. Scaled dimensional drawings or pictures of the proposed attachments of the network
node to the existing poles or structures as well as any other proposed wireless facility,
indicating the spacing from existing curbs, driveways, sidewalks, and other existing poles.
This shall include a before -and -after image of the pole and all proposed attachments
thereto and associated standalone equipment;
3.3 Substitution of Existing Municipal Poles
A Provider shall not replace an existing Municipal Service Pole without first obtaining a Right -
of -Way permit from the City. Each permit application shall disclose if it is a proposed
Substitution Pole.
A Provider may elect to remove an existing Municipal Service Pole, replace it with a similar
pole (with some modification) that serves primarily as a Node Support Pole in addition to the
original purpose. Once construction of a Substitution Pole is complete, it shall become a Node
Support Pole and shall be the responsibility of the Provider to maintain.
Maintenance — Street Lights. If the Substitution Pole also serves as a street light, City agrees
to perform routine maintenance, at City expense, of the street light, including maintenance
and all repair and/or replacement of switches, bulbs, ballasts, and starters in accordance with
City's standard practices and procedures for maintaining City's standard street lights. Nothing
herein shall obligate City to undertake pole replacement, pole repair, decorative
modifications, painting, or other repairs deemed aesthetic in nature. Pole replacement, pole
repair, and aesthetic improvements shall be at the sole cost and expense of Provider.
3.4 Installation of Network Nodes on New Poles
In addition to the items in the General Requirements and Information Section 3.1, Provider
will submit the following items prior to installation or modification of a new node support
pole or a network node on a new node support pole:
A. Scaled dimensional drawings or pictures of the proposed node support pole and any other
proposed wireless facilities to be installed in connection with the proposal, indicating the
spacing from existing curbs, driveways, sidewalks, and other existing poles. This shall
include a before -and -after street view image of the pole and all proposed attachments
and associated standalone equipment;
3.5 Installation of Transport Facilities
A Provider shall not install or modify a new transport facility within the public right-of-way
without first obtaining a Right -of -Way Permit from the City. Before beginning excavation in
any public right-of-way, Provider shall be responsible for complying with all Laws relating to
verifying the location of existing utility lines and facilities and avoiding encroachment
thereon, including the requirements of Chapter 13, Article III (Management of Public Rights -
of -Way) of the Code of Ordinances.
SECTION IV. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.
Provider shall be responsible for obtaining any required electrical power service to the
Providers wireless facilities. Provider's electrical supply shall be separately metered from the
City. The City shall not be liable to the Provider for any stoppages or shortages of electrical
power furnished to the wireless facilities, including without limitation, stoppages or shortages
caused by any act, omission, or requirement of the public utility serving the wireless facility
structure or the act or omission of any other tenant or Provider of the wireless facility
structure, or for any other cause beyond the control of the City.
SECTION V. NETWORK NODE AND NODE SUPPORT POLE REQUIREMENTS.
Provider shall, at its own cost and expense, install all wireless facilities in a good and
workmanlike manner and in accordance with the requirements promulgated by this Wireless
Facilities Design Manual, Chapter 13, Article III (Management of Public Rights -of -Way) of the
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 284 of the Texas Local Government Code, and all other
applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations of the City, the state, and the United
States (collectively, "Laws"), as such may be amended from time to time. Provider's work
shall be subject to the regulation of the City. All work done in connection with the
installation, operation, maintenance, repair, modification, and/or replacement of wireless
facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable Laws. The following requirements apply to
the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, modification, and/or replacement of wireless
facilities:
A. Concealment. Wireless facilities shall be concealed or enclosed as much as possible in an
equipment box, cabinet or other enclosure that may include ventilation openings.
External cables and wires hanging off a pole shall be sheathed or enclosed in a conduit, so
that wires are protected and not visible or visually minimized to the extent possible in
strict accordance with Chapter 13, Article III (Management of Public Rights -of -Way) of the
Code of Ordinances and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not consistent
with Chapter 284;
B. Visibility Triangles. No wireless facility shall be located or placed in a manner that
encroaches on existing or proposed City site visibility triangles;
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C. Meters. Electrical meters shall not be mounted on a service pole, decorative pole or other
City -owned or -controlled structure. Standalone electrical meters shall be located on or
within a pad -mounted pedestal enclosure that is powder coated dark bronze. Provider
shall provide a key (#2195) to each meter upon inspection by City. All electrical meters
serving network nodes must display the Provider's name and contact information;
D. Power Disconnect. All power to a network node located on or attached to a service pole,
decorative pole or other City -owned or -controlled structure must be able to be
disconnected to provide a safe working environment;
E. City Conduit. Use of City conduits for a Provider's wireless facilities is prohibited;
F. Height of Attachments. All attachments on all Service Poles shall beat least 8 feet above
grade, in accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 285.108 (a) (1) - (2) and if a Network Node
attachment is projecting toward the street, for the safety and protection of the public and
vehicular traffic, the attachment shall be installed no less than seventeen (17) feet above
the ground.
G. Protrusion. In accordance with Section 284.003(a)(1)(C), Section 284.003 (a)(2)(C) and
Section 284.003(a)(3)(B) of Chapter 284, no protrusion from the outer circumference of
the existing structure or pole to which a network node is attached shall be more than two
(2) feet;
H. Color. The color of network nodes shall match the color of the poles or structures to
which they are attached such that the network nodes blend with the color of the poles or
structures and new node support poles shall match the finish and coating of other poles in
the vicinity (i.e. galvanized or powder -coated dark bronze);
I. Locates. Before beginning excavation in any public right-of-way, Provider shall be
responsible for complying with all Laws relating to verifying the location of existing utility
lines and facilities and avoiding encroachment thereon, including the requirements of
Chapter 13, Article III (Management of Public Rights -of -Way) of the Code of Ordinances;
J. Meeting. A pre -construction meeting is required before any work is commenced that
involves installing a network node on a City pole or structure;
K. Wooden Poles. Wooden node support poles are prohibited in the public right-of-way. All
new node support poles located within the public right-of-way must be installed on
breakaway supports that meet the requirements contained in the American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials' (AASHTO) Manual and must be in a material
and color matching standard City poles unless otherwise approved by the City in writing;
and
L. New Node Support Pole Spacing. Unless otherwise approved by City in writing, new node
support poles shall be spaced apart from existing utility poles or node support poles at the
same distance as the spacing between utility or City poles in the immediate vicinity, but
no less than at a minimum three hundred (300) feet from a colocated utility pole or
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another node support pole to minimize the hazard of poles adjacent to roadways and to
minimize effect on property values and aesthetics on the area.
M. Identifying Labels. All colocated utility or city poles or any new node support pole shall
have the contact information of the Provider conspicuously displayed (i.e. visible from an
observer standing on the ground) on the pole in a permanent fashion in accordance with
Section 15.4, for the purpose of contacting by the City or other interested parties to affect
adjustment, repair, or in event of emergency. Such contact information must be kept
current. Out -dated or incorrect information will result in the network node equipment
being considered abandoned and action in accordance with Section 13.2(c) will ensue.
Contact information shall include provider name, a phone number, and physical address.
SECTION VI. INSPECTIONS.
The City may perform visual inspections of any wireless facilities located in the public right-of-
way as the City deems appropriate without notice. If the inspection requires physical contact
with any wireless facilities, the City shall provide written notice to the Provider within five (5)
business days of the planned inspection. Provider may have a representative present during
such inspection.
In the event of an emergency situation, the City may, but is not required to, notify Provider of
an inspection. The City may take all actions necessary to remediate the emergency situation
and the City shall notify Provider as soon as practicable after remediation is complete.
SECTION VII. DESIGNATED AREAS.
1. The City Council may designate an area as a Historic District or a Design District under
Chapter 284.105 at any time.
2. Currently designated Historic Districts are:
(a) Historic District Number 1 is the area referred to as the Central Business District.
Its boundaries are defined in the Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the Allen City Council.
3. The failure to designate an area in this Chapter shall not mean that such an area is not
within a defined district, if so designated by the City Council. Future areas may be
designated as one of these Districts at any time. Such a designation does not require a
zoning case.
4. While not required under Chapter 284 to designate Underground Compliance Areas to
prohibit above ground Wireless facilities, the City may also, from time to time, also
designate Underground Compliance Areas.
SECTION VIII. PLACEMENT OF NETWORK NODES AND NODE SUPPORT POLES.
8.1 Generally. In accordance with Chapter 284.102, a Provider shall construct and maintain
Network Nodes and Node Support Poles in a manner that does not:
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1) obstruct, impede, or hinder the usual travel or public safety on a public right-of-way;
2) obstruct the legal use of a public right-of-way by other utility providers;
3) violate nondiscriminatory applicable codes;
4) violate or conflict with the City's publicly disclosed public right-of-way management
ordinance or this Design Manual;
5) violate the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et
seq.).
8.2 Locations. Location of a wireless facility must receive written consent from the City prior to
installation. If a provider fails to remove any unauthorized wireless facility or any wireless
facility that is located in an improper location within the earlier of thirty (30) days after
receiving written notice or the date required by the City the Provider shall be subject to a
penalty of $500.00 per day until the wireless facility is removed or relocated to the correct
area within the permitted location, regardless of whether the Provider's contractor,
subcontractor, or vendor installed the wireless facility in strict conformity with Chapter 13,
Article III (Management of Public Rights -of -Way) of the Code of Ordinances or other
applicable Laws concerning improperly located facilities in the public right-of-way.
Without the prior written consent of the City, a provider shall neither allow the installation of
nor install wireless facilities in or on any:
1. Municipal Park
2. City Property that is not public right-of-way
3. Decorative Poles
4. Historic Districts
5. Design Districts
6. Residential Areas where right-of-way that is adjacent to a street that is not more than
fifty (50) feet wide or adjacent to single-family residential lots or other multifamily
residences or undeveloped land that is designated for residential use by zoning, as
designated on the future land use plan of the Comprehensive Plan, or deed
restrictions.
Each permit application shall disclose if it is within areas listed above.
8.3 Historic District and Design DistrictConditions. As a condition for approval of wireless
facilities in design districts or historic districts, the City shall require reasonable design or
concealment measures for the wireless facilities. Therefore, any request for installation in a
design district or historic district must be accompanied with proposed concealment measures
in the permit application. The City requests that a Provider explore the feasibility of using
camouflage measures to improve the aesthetics of the wireless facilities, or any portion
thereof, to minimize the impact to the aesthetics in design districts or historic districts.
Provider shall comply with and observe all applicable Laws relating to historic preservation.
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8.4 Historic Landmarks. A Network Provider is discouraged from installing a Network Node or
Node Support Pole within 300 feet of a historic site or structure or Historic Landmark
recognized by the City, state or federal government (see, for example, and not limited to
§442.001(3) of the Texas Government Code, and 16 U.S.C. §470), as of the date of the
submission of the permit. It is recommended that each permit application disclose if it is with
300 feet of such a structure.
8.5 Public right-of-way. To minimize any obstruction, impediment, or hindrance to the usual
travel or public safety on a public right-of-way, node support poles and ground equipment
shall be placed within three (3) feet of the outer edge of the public right-of-way line or as
close as possible thereto, unless approved otherwise by permit. Wireless facilities shall not
obstruct, impede, or hinder pedestrian or vehicular traffic in the public right-of-way or
obstruct or interfere with the legal use of a public right-of-way by other utility providers.
Provider shall promptly remove wireless facilities that are installed in a location that is not in
accordance with the plans approved by the City, that obstructs, impedes, or hinders
pedestrian or vehicular traffic, that obstructs or interferes with the legal use of a public right-
of-way by other utility providers, that does not comply with applicable Laws, or that
otherwise renders the public right-of-way non-compliant with applicable Laws, including but
not limited to the American Disabilities Act.
8.6 Existing telephone or electrical lines between existing utility poles. Micro network nodes
shall only be lashed on existing telephone or electrical lines between existing utility poles
(electric poles or telephones poles), with notice to the pole owner as required by the Federal
Pole Attachment Act, and not placed on utility poles, node support poles or service poles.
8.7 Limit on number of network nodes perlocation. There shall be no more than one network
node on any one pole.
8.8 Compliance with Undergrounding Requirements. In accordance with Chapter 284, Sec.
284.107, a Network Provider shall comply with nondiscriminatory undergrounding
requirements, including municipal ordinances, zoning regulations, state law, private deed
restrictions, and other public or private restrictions, that prohibit installing aboveground
structures in a public right-of-way without first obtaining zoning or land use approval.
1. Areas may be designated from time to time by the City as Underground Requirement
Areas in accordance with filed plats, and or conversions of overhead to underground
areas, as may be allowed by law.
2. Each permit application shall disclose if it is within an area that has undergrounding
requirements.
3. If a location is designated by the City to transition to be an Underground Requirement
Area, then a Provider's permit for the location of the micro network node, network
node, node support pole, and related ground equipment at such location will be
revoked ninety (90) days after the designation, with removal of said micro network
node, network node, node support pole, and related ground equipment at such
location within ninety (90) days of such designation, or as otherwise allowed by the
City for the transition of other overhead facilities.
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SECTION IX. ORDER OF LOCATION PREFERENCE.
9.1 Order of Location Preference
1. Existing Utility Poles (electric poles ortelephones poles), shall be the preferred support
facility for Network Nodes and related ground equipment.
2. Existing non -decorative street lights with a height of more than 25 feet.
3. Substitution Poles
4. New network node support poles.
5. Traffic signal structures when such installation will not interfere with the integrity of the
facility and will not interfere with the safety of public and in accordance with an
agreement as allowed by Chapter 284, Sec. 285.056 and Sec. 284.101 (a) (3), and (b).
6. Street signage shall be the least preferred type of allowed facility for attachment of
Network Nodes.
A Provider must demonstrate why, to the satisfaction of the City, a higher preference option
is not feasible for the proposed network node installation, when making application for
installation of a lower -priority installation. Such information shall be included within the
permit application to be considered complete and adequate for review.
SECTION X. GROUND EQUIPMENT.
10.1 Ground Equipment near street corners and intersections. Ground equipment shall be
minimal and the least intrusive. Ground equipment may not be installed within two hundred
fifty (250) feet of a street corner or a street intersection to minimize any obstruction,
impediment, or hindrance to the usual travel or public safety on a public right-of-way; to
provide the maximum line of sight required to facilitate the safe travel of vehicular and
pedestrian traffic; to maximize that line of sight at street corners and intersections; and to
minimize hazards at those locations.
10.2 Ground Equipment near municipal parks. For the safety of municipal park patrons,
particularly small children, and to allow full line of sight near municipal park property, a
Provider shall not install ground equipment in a public right-of-way that is within a municipal
park or within two hundred fifty (250) feet of the boundary line of a municipal park, unless
approved by the Director of the City's Parks and Recreation Department in writing.
10.3 Ground equipment density. To enhance the safety requirements of line of sight of
pedestrians, particularly small children, the City may deny a request for a proposed location if
the Provider seeks to install ground equipment where existing ground equipment within
three hundred (300) feet already occupies a footprint of twenty-five (25) square feet or more.
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SECTION XI. MUNICIPAL SERVICE POLES.
11.1 Conformance. Installation of wireless facilities on a service pole shall be in strict conformance
with the agreement applicable to each such installation pursuant to Section 285.056 and
Section 284.101(a)(3) and (b) of Chapter 284.
11.2 Installations on Traffic Signals or Lighting Structures
A. Installations of wireless facilities on a traffic signal structure or lighting structure must not
interfere with the integrity of the structure in any way that may compromise the safety of
the public and must be in strict conformance with an agreement applicable to each such
installation pursuant to Section 285.056 and Section 284.101(a)(3) and (b) of Chapter 284.
Installation of wireless facilities on any traffic signal structure shall:
1. Utilize conductor or wiring encased in a separate conduit than the traffic signal or
lighting electronics;
2. Have a separate electric power connection than the traffic signal or lighting structure;
3. Have a separate access point than the traffic signal or lighting structure; and
4. Shall not puncture, penetrate, or cut the Municipal Pole in anyway.
B. Provider shall provide the City a key to each electrical meter providing power to a wireless
facility at the time of inspection and shall have the ability to temporarily cut-off electricity
to its wireless facilities for the safety of maintenance personnel. In the event of failure of
components of the traffic signal system for whatever reason, including damage resulting
from vehicular collisions, weather-related events, or malicious attacks, City will respond to
restore traffic signal operations as a matter of public safety. Should the events that result
in damage or failure of the traffic signal system also affect Provider's wireless facilities,
Provider shall have the sole responsibility to repair or replace its wireless facilities and
shall coordinate its own emergency efforts with the City.
11.3 Installations on Street Signage or other Traffic Control Structures
Installations of wireless facilities on a street signage or traffic control structure must not
interfere with the integrity of the structure in any way that may compromise the safety of the
public and must be in strict conformance with an agreement applicable to each such
installation pursuant to Section 285.056 and Section 284.101(a)(3) and (b) of Chapter 284.
Installation of wireless facilities on any street signage or traffic control structure that has
electrical power shall:
A. Utilize electric conductor or wiring encased in a separate conduit than any City signage or
traffic control electronics;
B. Have a separate electric power connection than the signage or traffic control structure;
C. Have a separate access point than the signage or traffic control structure; and
D. Shall not puncture, penetrate, or cut the Municipal Pole in any way.
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11.4 Reservation of Rights
A. The City reserves the right to install, and permit others to install, utility facilities in the
public right-of-way. In permitting such work to be done by others, the City shall not be
liable to Provider for any damage caused by those persons or entities.
B. The City reserves the right to locate, operate, maintain, and remove City traffic signal
poles in the manner that best enables the operation of its traffic signal system and
protects public safety.
C. The City reserves the right to locate, operate, maintain, and remove any City pole or
structure located within the public right-of-way in the manner that best enables the City's
operations and protects public safety.
SECTION XII. INTERFERENCE WITH OPERATIONS.
12.1 No Liability
A. The City shall not be liable to a Provider for any damage caused by other Providers with
wireless facilities sharing the same pole or for failure of Provider's wireless facilities for
whatever reason, including damage resulting from vehicular collisions, weather-related
events, or malicious attacks.
B. The City shall not be liable to a Provider by reason of inconvenience, annoyance, or injury
to the Provider's wireless facilities or activities conducted by Provider related thereto,
arising from the necessity of repairing any portion of the public right-of-way, or from the
making of any necessary alterations or improvements in, or to, any portion of the public
right-of-way or in, or to, City's fixtures, appurtenances, or equipment. The City will use
reasonable efforts not to cause material interference to Provider's operation of its
wireless facilities.
12.2 Signal Interference with City's Communications Infrastructure Prohibited
A. No interference. In the event that Provider's wireless facilities interfere with the City's
traffic signal system, public safety radio system, private police cell system, or other City
communications infrastructure operating on spectrum where the City is legally authorized
to operate, Provider shall promptly cease operation of the wireless facility causing such
interference upon receiving notice from the City and refrain from operating such wireless
facility in the future. Provider shall respond to the City's notice to address the source of
the interference as soon as practicable, but in no event later than twenty-four (24) hours
of receiving notice. Documentation shall be submitted with the Provider's permit
application that identifies the frequency on which the wireless facility will operate, which
must not interfere with the City's traffic signal system, public safety radio system, private
police cell system, or other City communications infrastructure. Wireless facilities shall
not be located or colocated on the City's public safety radio infrastructure.
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B. Protocol for responding to event of interference. For each event of prohibited
interference, Provider shall provide the City an interference remediation report that
includes the following items:
1. Remediation Plan. Provider shall devise a proposed remediation plan to stop the
event of inference;
2. Time Frame for Execution. Provider shall provide the expected time frame for
execution of the remediation plan; and
3. Additional Information. Provider shall include any additional information relevant to
the execution of the remediation plan.
In the event that interference with City facilities, services, or operations cannot be
eliminated, Provider shall shut down the interfering wireless facility and remove or
relocate the wireless facility that is the source of the interference as soon as possible to a
suitable alternative location approved by City.
C. Testing. Following installation or modification of a network node, the City may require
Provider to test the network node's radio frequency and other functions to confirm it
does not interfere with the City's facilities, services, or operations.
SECTION XIII. ABANDONMENT, RELOCATION, AND REMOVAL.
13.1 Abandonment of Wireless Facilities
Abandoned or obsolete Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related
ground equipment shall be removed in strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way
management ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not consistent
with Chapter 284.
When Provider removes or abandons permanent structures in the public right-of-way, the
Provider shall notify the City in writing of such removal or abandonment and shall file with
the City the location and description of each wireless facility removed or abandoned. The City
may require the Provider to complete additional remedial measures necessary for public
safety and to protect the integrity of the public right-of-way.
13.2 Relocation and Removal at Providers Expense
In accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.107, except as provided in existing state and federal
law, a Network Provider shall relocate or adjust Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node
Support Pole and related ground equipment in a public right-of-way in a timely manner and
without cost to the municipality managing the public right-of-way.
A. Provider shall remove and relocate a wireless facility at its own expense to an alternative
location not later than ninety (90) days after receiving written notice that removal,
relocation, and/or alteration of the wireless facility is necessary due to:
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1. Construction, completion, repair, widening, relocation, or maintenance of, or use in
connection with, any City construction, city -sanctioned improvement by others, or
maintenance project or other public improvement project;
2. Maintenance, upgrade, expansion, replacement, removal or relocation of the City's
pole or structure upon which Provider's network nodes are attached;
3. The wireless facility, or portion thereof, is adversely affecting proper operation of
traffic signals, streetlights, or other City property;
4. Closure of a street or sale of City property;
5. Projects and programs undertaken to protect or preserve the public health, safety or
welfare;
6. Activities undertaken to eliminate a public nuisance;
7. Provider's failure to obtain all applicable licenses, permits, and certifications required
by Law for its wireless facility; or
8. Duty otherwise arising from applicable Law.
B. Provider's duty to remove and relocate its wireless facility at its expense is not contingent
on the availability of an alternative location acceptable for relocation. City may make
reasonable efforts to provide an alternative location within the public right-of-way for
relocation, but regardless of the availability of an alternative site acceptable to Provider,
Provider shall comply with the notice to remove its wireless facility as instructed.
C. The City may remove the wireless facility if Provider does not remove the wireless facility
within ninety (90) days of Provider's receipt of request. In such event, Provider shall
reimburse City for the City's actual cost of removal of Provider's wireless facility within
thirty (30) days of receiving an invoice from the City.
13.3 Removal by City for Safety and Imminent Danger Reasons
A. Network Provider shall, at its sole cost and expense, promptly disconnect, remove, or
relocate the applicable Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and
related ground equipment within the time frame and in the manner required by the City
Manager if the City Manager reasonably determines that the disconnection, removal, or
relocation of any part of a Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and
related ground equipment (a) is necessary to protect the public health, safety, welfare, or
City property, (b) the Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and
related ground equipment, or portion thereof, is adversely affecting proper operation of
streetlights or City property, or (c) Network Provider fails to obtain all applicable licenses,
Permits, and certifications required by Law for its Micro Network Node, Network Node,
Node Support Pole and related ground equipment, or use of any Location under
applicable law. If the City Manager reasonably determines that there is imminent danger
to the public, then the City may immediately disconnect, remove, or relocate the
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applicable Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground
equipment at the Network Provider's sole cost and expense.
8. The City Manager shall provide 90 days written notice to the Network Provider before
removing a Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground
equipment under this Section, unless there is imminent danger to the public health,
safety, and welfare.
C. Network Provider shall reimburse City for the City's actual cost of removal of Micro
Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground equipment within
30 days of receiving the invoice from the City.
13.4 Removal or Relocation by Provider
A. If the Provider removes or relocates a wireless facility at its own discretion, it shall notify
the City in writing not less than ten (10) days prior to removal or relocation. Provider shall
obtain all permits required for relocation or removal of its wireless facilities prior to
relocation or removal.
B. The City shall not issue any refunds for any amounts paid by Provider for wireless facilities
that have been removed.
13.5 Provider Responsible
Network Provider shall be responsible and liable for the acts and omissions of Network
Provider's employees, temporary employees, officers, directors, consultants, agents,
Affiliates, subsidiaries, sub -Network Provider's and subcontractors in connection with the
installations of any Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related
ground equipment, as if such acts or omissions were Network Provider's acts or omissions in
strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way management ordinance, and other applicable
ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with Chapter 284.
SECTION XIV. INSURANCE.
1. Insurance, bonding and security deposits shall be in strict accordance with the City's
rights-of-way management ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the
extent not consistent with Chapter 284.
2. Indemnity shall be in accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.302, as provided for in
Chapter 283, Sec. 283.057 (a) and (b) of the Texas Loc. Gov't Code.
SECTION XV. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
15.1 Fiber Connection
Provider shall be responsible for obtaining access and connection to fiber optic lines or other
backhaul solutions that may be required for its wireless facilities.
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15.2 Generators
Provider shall not allow or install generators or back-up generators in the public right-of-way
in accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.002 (12) (B) (1).
15.3 Equipment Dimensions
Provider's node support poles and network nodes shall comply with the dimensions set forth
in Chapter 284.
15.4 Signage
A. Provider shall post its name, location identifying information, and emergency telephone
number in an area on the cabinet of the node support poles and network nodes that is
visible to the public. Signage required under this section shall not exceed 4" x 6", unless
otherwise required by law (e.g. RF ground notification signs) or the City.
B. Except as required by applicable Laws or by the utility pole owner, Provider shall not post
any other signage or advertising on the node support poles and network nodes, or utility
pole.
15.5 Repair
Whenever the installation, placement, attachment, repair, modification, removal, operation,
use, or relocation of wireless facilities, or any portion thereof, is required and such
installation, placement, attachment, repair, modification, removal, operation, use, or
relocation causes any property of the City to be damaged or to have been altered in such a
manner as to make it unusable, unsafe, or in violation of any Laws, Provider, at its sole cost
and expense, shall promptly repair and return such property to its original condition. If
Provider does not repair such property or perform such work as described in this section,
then the City shall have the option, upon seven (7) days prior written notice to Provider or
immediately if there is an imminent danger to the public, to perform or cause to be
performed such reasonable and necessary work on behalf of Provider and to charge Provider
for the reasonable and actual costs incurred by the City. Provider shall promptly reimburse
the City for the costs.
15.6 Inventory
Provider shall maintain a list of its wireless facilities located in the City and provide City an
inventory of the location of each such wireless facility within ten (10) days of installation. The
inventory of wireless facilities shall include GIS coordinates, date of installation, City pole ID
number (if applicable), type of pole used for installation, pole owner, and description/type of
installation for each wireless facility.
Upon City's written request, Provider shall provide a cumulative inventory within thirty (30)
days of City's request. With respect to wireless facilities that become inactive, the inventory
shall include the same information as active installations in addition to the date the wireless
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facility was deactivated and the date the wireless facility was removed from the public right-
of-way. City may compare the inventory to its records to identify any discrepancies.
In the event Providers contact information changes and differs from the information
provided on a permit application, Provider shall promptly provide updated contact
information to the City for emergency purposes and immediately update signage on network
node property in accordance with Section 15.4.
15.7 Restoration
Network Provider shall restore and repair of the rights-of-way from any damage to the Right -
of -Way, or any facilities located within the Right -of -Way, and the property of any third party
resulting from Network Provider's activities in strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way
management ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not consistent
with Chapter 284.
SECTION XVI. RESERVED.
SECTION XVII. DESIGN MANUAL— UPDATES.
Placement or Modification of Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and
related ground equipment shall comply with the City's Design Manual at the time the Permit
for installation or Modification is approved and as amended from time to time.
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