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A. In all cases an applicant for a WTF permit shall utilize the form of application required by the town. The city manager is authorized to prepare forms of application, and may develop forms of application that distinguish between different types of installations and modifications in order to streamline processing of applications, and to comply with legal requirements.

B. An applicant shall tender a WTF permit application, and any revisions thereto, by appointment only. Where required, the town shall ensure that applicant’s appointments are scheduled no later than five business days following the applicant’s request.

C. Pending development of the form of application by the city manager, applicants may apply for a WTF permit by submitting the following information:

1. The name of the entity or entities that will own and be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the WTF and any support structure installed as part of the installation of the WTF;

2. Whether applicant believes that the WTF is subject to the provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 332(c)(7), and if so, who the entity is that will be providing personal wireless services;

3. Whether and why the applicant believes that the WTF is subject to 47 U.S.C. Section 1455(a) or Cal. Gov. Code Section 65850.6;

4. Scaled site plans and elevations, including structural safety information, and clearly identifying the components and location of the proposed WTF (including any utility boxes, meaning any transformer, switch box, telephone, cable television box, service panel, meter or similar device) and the support structure, if any, that will be utilized;

5. A written and technically accurate and reliable narrative explaining the nature of the permit sought (new installation, modification of existing installation, minor modification, other modification), the authorizations required for the installation or modification, and steps that applicant has taken to comply with the code;

6. For new installations, or modifications other than minor modifications, the purpose and need for the WTF or for the modification of the WTF, and whether applicant contends that the WTF or modification of the WTF is required to close a significant gap in coverage;

7. For new installations or modifications other than minor modifications, signal coverage maps if applicant contends that the WTF or modification of the WTF is required to close a significant gap in coverage;

8. For new installations or modifications other than minor modifications, the alternatives considered;

9. Site photos and visual simulations of the proposed WTF as constructed or modified;

10. Documentation of all current and proposed radio frequency emissions from the WTF shall be provided on the form found in Appendix A of the FCC publication “A Local Government Official’s Guide to Transmitting Antenna RF Emission Safety: Rules, Procedures, and Practical Guidance” dated June 2, 2000 (the “Guidance”), or on a form that contains all of the same information as in Appendix A of the Guidance, or on a form or in a manner promulgated by the FCC;

11. Information regarding the ownership of the property and support structure or wireless tower on which the WTF will be located, showing applicant has authorization from the owner(s) of the property and/or support structure or wireless tower to pursue the WTF application;

12. Any CEQA-related determinations made with respect to the proposed modification or installation; and

13. For installations in the rights-of-way, written evidence of a franchise, license or similar authorization from the town or the state that entitles the applicant to occupy the rights-of-way.

D. Where a WTF is part of a network of WTFs that will be installed contemporaneously or sequentially, such as a distributed antenna system or DAS, the applications for each of the facilities in the proposed network shall be submitted simultaneously. (Ord. 613 (part), 2015; Ord. 612 (part), 2015)