City Council Adopts Updated Wireless Telecommunication Standards

On February 7, 2023, City Council approved new Land Use Code standards for wireless communication facilities. These new regulations are in line with the Wireless Telecommunication Master Plan and aim to ensure consistency in decision timelines for development applications.

The key changes in regulations include:

• Alignment with Federal Communication Commission shot clock requirements
• Creation of new compatibility requirement for wireless towers
• Update to the City's policy to allow wireless towers and equipment on City-owned property
• Creation of process incentives when wall or roof mounted equipment is proposed to be installed on existing buildings

The new compatibility requirement for wireless towers establishes an area of adjacency around proposed facilities to ensure greater compatibility in design. This will help to reduce the visual impact of these facilities on the surrounding area.

In addition, the City's policy has been updated to allow wireless towers and equipment on City-owned property such as parks and golf courses. This will provide more options for wireless providers to expand their network coverage.

Finally, the creation of process incentives for wall or roof mounted equipment will encourage the installation of equipment on existing buildings rather than the construction of new towers.

More information about these standards can be found by visiting Ordinance No. 011,2023. With these new regulations in place, the City hopes to strike a balance between the needs of wireless providers and the concerns of residents.