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EXTENSION OF INTERIM ZONING
REGULATIONS FOR SMALL
WIRELESS
Public Works Department
Policy Question
Should Council extend the interim small wireless
zoning regulations and development guidelines,
enacted by Ordinance No. 19-862, for a 6-
month period, after conducting a public hearing,
in order to complete review of new federal
rules?
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Background Information
•January 2019, Ordinance No. 19-862 was enacted
to address Federal Communication Commission
(FCC) zoning and design requirements for small
wireless facilities
•The code was adopted as interim code to allow
time for appeals to be heard and addressed.
•FCC enacted new rules in response to the appeals
in June 10, 2020.
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Background Information
•Current interim zoning expired July 9, 2020
•Staff recommends extension of the interim
zoning in order to have time to review and
incorporate the newly adopted “FCC Rules”
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Background Information
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Options Considered
1.Adopt the proposed ordinance.
2.Do not adopt the proposed ordinance and
provide direction to staff.
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Mayor’s Recommendation
Option 1: Adopt the proposed ordinance.
Note: Request suspension of rules for two readings of this
ordinance.
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Questions?
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