HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 3562 - 7/17/2018 - Small Wireless FacilitiesORDINANCE NO. 3562
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 25, SMALL WIRELESS
FACILITIES TO COMPLY WITH STATE RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove
Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, Illinois as follows:
Section 1: That Title 3, Chapter 25, Small Wireless Facilities of the Elk Grove Village
Code adopted by Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 3555 be amended in its entirety and shall read as
set forth in the revised Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section 2: Severability. In the event that any section, clause, provision, or part of this
ordinance shall be found and determined to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, all
valid parts that are severable from the invalid parts shall remain in full force and effect. If any
part of this ordinance is found to be invalid in any one or more of its several applications, all
valid applications that are severable from the invalid applications shall remain in effect.
Section 3: Repeal and Savings Clause. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall affect any
rights, actions or causes of action which shall have accrued to the Village of Elk Grove Village
prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and according to law.
VOTE: AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 ABSENT:2
PASSED this 17th day of July 2018.
APPROVED this 17th day of July 2018.
ATTEST:
Loretta M. Murphy, Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
EXHIBIT A
CHAPTER 25
SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES
3-25-1 Definitions. When used in this Chapter, the following words and terms shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this Section:
"Antenna" means communications equipment that transmits or receives electromagnetic radio
frequency signals used in the provision of wireless services.
"Applicable codes" means uniform building, fire, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical codes
adopted by a recognized national code organization or Village amendments to those codes,
including the National Electric Safety Code.
"Applicant" means any person who submits an application and is a wireless provider.
"Application" means a request submitted by an applicant to the Village for a permit to collocate
small wireless facilities as well as any applicable fee for the review of such application.
"Authority" means the Village of Elk Grove Village that has jurisdiction and control for use of
public rights -of -way as provided by the Illinois Highway Code for placements within public
rights -of -way or has zoning or land use control for placements not within public rights -of -way.
"Authority utilitypole" means a utility pole owned or operated by the Village in public rights -of -
way.
"Collocate" or "collocation" means to install, mount, maintain, modify, operate, or replace
wireless facilities on or adjacent to a wireless support structure or utility pole.
"Communications service" means cable service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 522(6), as amended;
information service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(24), as amended; telecommunications service,
as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(53), as amended; mobile service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(33), as
amended; or wireless service other than mobile service.
"Communications service provider" means a cable operator, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 522(5), as
amended; a provider of information service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(24), as amended; a
telecommunications carrier, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(51), as amended; or a wireless provider.
"FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission of the United States.
"Fee" means a one-time charge.
"Law" means a federal or State statute, common law, code, rule, regulation, order, or Village
ordinance or resolution.
"Micro wireless facility" means a small wireless facility 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, no longer than 11 inches.
"Permit" means a written authorization required by the Village to perform an action or initiate,
continue, or complete a project.
"Person" means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association,
trust, or other entity or organization, including the Village.
"Rate" means a recurring charge.
"Right-of-way" means the area on, below, or above a public roadway, highway, street, public
sidewalk, alley, or utility easement dedicated for compatible use. "Right-of-way" does not
include Village -owned aerial lines.
"Small wireless facility" means a wireless facility that meets both of the following qualifications:
(i) each antenna is located inside an enclosure of no more than 6 cubic feet in volume or, in the
case of an antenna that has exposed elements, the antenna and all of its exposed elements could
fit within an imaginary enclosure of no more than 6 cubic feet; and (ii) all other wireless
equipment associated with the facility is cumulatively no more than 25 cubic feet in volume. The
following types of associated ancillary equipment are not included in the calculation of
equipment volume: electric meter, concealment elements, telecommunications demarcation box,
ground -based enclosures, grounding equipment, power transfer switch, cut-off switch, and
vertical cable runs for the connection of power and other services.
"Unacceptable Interference" means any level of radio frequency (RF) interference from a
source outside of the Village's public safety communications network that has the effect of
partially or completely impeding aural and/or visual signals received or transmitted by Village
personnel. Any RF interference from a wireless provider as defined by this Ordinance and state
law, shall be measured, corrected, and eliminated in accordance with the requirements of Section
15(d)(6)(A) of Public Act 100-0585.
"Utility pole" means a pole or similar structure that is used in whole or in part by a
communications service provider or for electric distribution, lighting, traffic control, or a similar
function.
"Wireless facility" means equipment at a fixed location that enables wireless communications
between user equipment and a communications network, including: (i) equipment associated
with wireless communications; and (ii) radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable,
regular and backup power supplies, and comparable equipment, regardless of technological
configuration. "Wireless facility" includes small wireless facilities. "Wireless facility" does not
include: (i) the structure or improvements on, under, or within which the equipment is
collocated; or (ii) wireline backhaul facilities, coaxial or fiber optic cable that is between
wireless support structures or utility poles or coaxial, or fiber optic cable that is otherwise not
immediately adjacent to or directly associated with an antenna.
"Wireless infrastructure provider" means any person, including a person authorized to provide
telecommunications service in the State, that builds or installs wireless communication
transmission equipment, wireless facilities, wireless support structures, or utility poles, but that is
not a wireless services provider.
"Wireless provider" means a wireless infrastructure provider or a wireless services provider.
"Wireless services" means any services provided using licensed or unlicensed spectrum, whether
at a fixed location or mobile, provided using wireless facilities.
"Wireless services provider" means a person who provides wireless services.
"Wireless support structure" means a freestanding structure, such as a monopole; tower, either
guyed or self-supporting; billboard; or other existing or proposed structure designed to support or
capable of supporting wireless facilities. "Wireless support structure" does not include a utility
pole.
3-25-2 Permit Required. It shall be unlawful to place, install or utilize a small wireless facility
in the Village without a permit as herein provided.
3-25-3 Permit Application.
A. Required Information — The following information shall be provided as part of a permit
application to collocate Small Wireless Facilities on an existing Utility Pole, and for the
installation of a new Utility Pole serving Small Wireless Facilities.
1. The operator of a Small Wireless Facility must verify to the Village that it has
received all concurrent licenses and permits required by other agencies and
governments with jurisdiction over the design, construction, location and
operation of said facility have been obtained and will be maintained within the
corporate limits of the Village.
2. The operator of a Small Wireless Facility must submit to the Village written
copies of the legal authority from the owner for placement of the Small Wireless
Facility on the utility pole prior to issuance of the permit.
3. A site specific structural integrity analysis; and, for Utility Poles, a make-ready
analysis prepared by a structural engineer shall be provided.
4. A map and site drawing showing the location of each Small Wireless Facility and
Utility Poles, including photographs of its location and immediate surroundings
depicting the utility pole or structure on which each Small Wireless Facility
would be mounted, or location where Wireless Support Structures would be
installed.
5. Specifications and drawings prepared by a structural engineer for each Small
Wireless Facility.
6. The equipment type and model numbers for the antennas and all other wireless
equipment associated with the Small Wireless Facility.
7. A proposed schedule for the installation and completion of each Small Wireless
facility, if approved; and
8. Certification that the collocation complies with sections 3-25-5 C, 3-25-6 C, and
3-25-7 C referenced herein regarding interference.
9. Photographic "before and after" simulations of the proposed location of the Small
Wireless Facility
10. Certification of compliance with applicable FCC regulations.
B. Completeness of Permit Application - Within 30 days after receiving an application, the
Village must determine whether the application is complete and notify the applicant. If an
application is incomplete, the Village must specifically identify the missing information.
C. Permit Application Process - The Village shall process applications as follows:
1. An application to collocate a small wireless facility on an existing utility pole or
wireless support structure shall be processed on a nondiscriminatory basis and
deemed approved if the Village fails to approve or deny the application within 90
days.
However, if an applicant intends to proceed with the permitted activity on a
deemed approved basis, the applicant must notify the Village in writing of its
intention to invoke the deemed approved remedy no sooner than 75 days after
the submission of a completed application.
The permit shall be deemed approved on the latter of the 90th day after
submission of the complete application or the 10th day after the receipt of the
deemed approved notice by the Village. The receipt of the deemed approved
notice shall not preclude the Village's denial of the permit request within the
time limits as provided under this Ordinance.
2. An application to collocate a small wireless facility that includes the installation
of a new utility pole shall be processed on a nondiscriminatory basis and deemed
approved if the Village fails to approve or deny the application within 120 days.
However, if an applicant intends to proceed with the permitted activity on a
deemed approved basis, the applicant must notify the Village in writing of its
intention to invoke the deemed approved remedy no sooner than 105 days after
the submission of a completed application.
The permit shall be deemed approved on the latter of the 120th day after
submission of the complete application or the 1 Oth day after the receipt of the
deemed approved notice by the Village. The receipt of the deemed approved
notice shall not preclude the Village's denial of the permit request within the
time limits as provided under this Ordinance.
3. The Village shall approve an application unless the application does not meet the
requirements of this Ordinance. If the Village determines that applicable codes,
local code provisions or regulations that concern public safety, or the Permit
Application Requirements require that the utility pole or wireless support
structure be replaced before the requested collocation, approval may be
conditioned on the replacement of the utility pole or wireless support structure at
the cost of the provider.
The Village must document the basis for a denial, including the specific code
provisions or application conditions on which the denial was based, and send the
documentation to the applicant on or before the day the Village denies an
application.
The applicant may cure the deficiencies identified by the Village and resubmit
the revised application once within 30 days after notice of denial is sent to the
applicant without paying an additional application fee. The Village shall approve
or deny the revised application within 30 days after the applicant resubmits the
application or it is deemed approved.
However, the applicant must notify the Village in writing of its intention to
proceed with the permitted activity on a deemed approved basis, which may be
submitted with the resubmitted application.
Any subsequent review shall be limited to the deficiencies cited in the denial.
However, this revised application cure does not apply if the cure requires the
review of a new location, new or different structure to be collocated upon, new
antennas, or other wireless equipment associated with the small wireless facility.
D. Tolling - Processing deadlines are tolled from the time the Village sends the notice of
incompleteness to the time the applicant provides the missing information. The time
period for applications may be further tolled by:
1. The express agreement in writing by both the applicant and the Village; or
2. A local, State or federal disaster declaration or similar emergency that causes the
delay.
E. Consolidated Applications - An applicant seeking to collocate small wireless facilities
within the jurisdiction of a single authority shall be allowed, at the applicant's discretion,
to file a consolidated application and receive a single permit for the collocation of up to
25 small wireless facilities if the collocations each involve substantially the same type of
small wireless facility and substantially the same type of structure.
If an application includes multiple small wireless facilities, the Village may remove small
wireless facility collocations from the application and treat separately small wireless
facility collocations for which incomplete information has been provided or that do not
qualify for consolidated treatment or that are denied. The Village may issue separate
permits for each collocation that is approved in a consolidated application.
F. Collocation Completion Deadline - Collocation for which a permit is granted shall be
completed within 180 days after issuance of the permit, unless the Village and the
wireless provider agree to extend this period or a delay is caused by make-ready work for
an authority utility pole or by the lack of commercial power or backhaul availability at
the site, provided the wireless provider has made a timely request within 60 days after the
issuance of the permit for commercial power or backhaul services, and the additional
time to complete installation does not exceed 360 days after issuance of the permit.
Otherwise, the permit shall be void unless the Village grants an extension in writing to
the applicant.
G. Means of Submitting Applications - When submitting documentation required for
Permits for placement of wireless telecommunication facilities, the applicant is required
to submit six (6) packets of the application as well as all required and supporting
documentation for the application, to the Village.
H. Routine Maintenance of Installed Equipment - The Village shall not require an
application, approval, or permit, or require any fees or other charges, from a
communications service provider authorized to occupy the rights -of -way for:
1. Routine maintenance;
2. The replacement of wireless facilities with wireless facilities that are substantially
similar, the same size, or smaller if the wireless provider notifies the Village at
least 10 days prior to the planned replacement and includes equipment
specifications for the replacement of equipment consistent with the requirements
of 3-25-2-A; or
3. The installation, placement, maintenance, operation, or replacement of micro
wireless facilities that are suspended on cables that are strung between existing
utility poles in compliance with applicable safety codes.
However, the Village may require a permit to work within rights -of -way for activities that affect
traffic patterns or require lane closures.
3-25-4 Standards and Regulations — Residential Zoning Districts
Small Wireless Facilities in residential zoning districts, including but not limited to R-1, R-2, R-
3, R-4, A-1, A-2, and A-3 districts, shall require a Special Use Permit as provided for in the
Village's Antenna Siting Policy except when collocated in the Right of way of a residential
zoning district.
3-25-5 Standards and Regulations — Rights of Way
Small Wireless Facilities are permitted to be placed in a Right-of-way subject to compliance with
the Illinois Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act and to administrative staff review for each
site to ensure compliance with the following regulations:
A. Separation and Clearance Requirements. With respect to applications for the collocation of
Small Wireless Facilities associated with a new Utility Pole, the Village, at its discretion,
may require that the Small Wireless Facility be collocated on an existing Utility Pole, or an
existing Wireless Support Structure within 100 feet of the proposed collocation. If the
applicant determines the alternate location imposes technical limits, the applicant shall
provide written certification specifically describing the technical limitations.
B. Height Limitations. The maximum permitted height of Small Wireless Antennas shall be not
greater than 10 feet above an existing Utility Pole or Wireless Support Structure on which the
Small Wireless Facility is collocated. Unless otherwise authorized by the Village Board, the
height of a new or replacement Utility Pole or Wireless Support Structure on which the Small
Wireless Facility is collocated is permitted to be the higher of (i) 10 feet in height above the
tallest pole, other than utility poles supporting only Small Wireless Facilities, that is in place
on the date the application is submitted to the Village, that is located within 300 feet of the
new or replacement utility pole or Wireless Support Structure and that is in the same right of
way of the Villages jurisdictional boundary; or (ii) 45 feet above ground level.
C. Interference. The Small Wireless Facility shall not interfere with the frequencies used by a
public safety agency for public safety communications. A Wireless Provider shall only
install Small Wireless Facilities of the type and frequency that will not cause Unacceptable
Interference with public safety agencies communication equipment.
D. Contracts. The Wireless Provider shall comply with requirements imposed by a contract
between the Village and private owner concerning design or construction standards
applicable to utility poles and ground mounted equipment in the right of way.
E. Spacing. Unless otherwise authorized by the Village Board, the Wireless provider shall
comply with applicable spacing requirements for ground mounted equipment located in the
right of way.
F. Underground Utilities. Small Wireless Facility provider must comply with Village code
provisions concerning undergrounding utilities.
G. Public Safety. The Wireless Provider shall comply with all applicable regulations concerning
public safety.
H. Term. The duration of a permit for Small Wireless facilities shall be five (5) years. The
permit may be renewed for additional five (5) year periods unless the Village makes a
finding that the Small Wireless Facility does not comply with applicable codes.
I. Design Standards. Modification of existing street lights is encouraged, if the street lights can
be modified to accommodate one or more small cells. In lieu of placement on a decorative
street light, the Village reserves the authority to request Wireless Providers to place the Small
Wireless Facilities on new poles or collocate on an existing Utility Pole within fifty (50) feet
of the decorative street light.
Small Wireless Facilities located in the Right -of -Way in Residential, Office Park, Office
Transitional, and Business Districts must include concealment or stealth efforts, as follows:
l . Concealment efforts should use fiberglass, plastic or other synthetic materials, and
replacement of street lights with modular combination street light and antenna units.
Exposed small cells on utility poles or galvanized steel macrocell sites are not allowed.
2. Battery boxes shall be ground -mounted on pedestals and landscaped.
3. In order to prevent visual obstruction, small cell sites shall obtain power from
underground lines buried in conduits, where possible. Fiber connections shall also be
provided from underground sources. No power and fiber cables servicing Small Wireless
Facilities shall be provided from aboveground sources.
4. Photographic "before and after" simulations of the proposed location of the Small
Wireless Facility demonstrating concealment efforts shall be provided to the Village as
part of the permit application, and shall be modified according to reasonable requests
from the Village to better blend with the surrounding area.
J. License Agreement. Wireless Providers locating Small Wireless Facilities on Village owned
property shall be required to enter into a license agreement with the Village; subject to
approval by the Village Board. For Small Wireless Facilities located on property not owned
by the Village, the Wireless Provider shall provide proof of a license agreement, lease or
similar document demonstrating legal authority to locate Small Wireless Facilities on
property owned by the applicable government agency or private property owner.
K. Insurance. The Wireless Provider shall carry, at the Wireless Providers own cost and
expense, (i) Property Insurance for its property's replacement cost against all risk; (ii)
Workman's Compensation Insurance as required by law; and (iii) Commercial Liability
Insurance with respect to its activities and facilities maintained on the village rights of way.
7. Grounding: The Small Wireless Facility must be grounded in accordance with the
requirements of the Village Code.
Signage: Other than signs required by federal law or regulations or identification and
location markings, installation of signs on a personal wireless telecommunication facility
is prohibited.
9. Equipment Location: Small Wireless Utilities located on a Utility Pole shall not be
installed within the communication worker safety zone of the pole or the electric supply
zone of the pole. Small Wireless Facilities may be located in the communication space
and on top of the Utility Pole if space is otherwise not available in accordance with
applicable codes.
3-25-6 Standards and Regulations — Office Park, Office -Transitional, Town Center
Shopping and Business Districts
Small Wireless Facilities are permitted to be placed on property within Office Park, Office -
Transitional, or Business Districts, including but not limited to O-P, O-T, B-1, B-2, B-3, and B-5
districts, as attachments to infrastructure, including but not limited to light poles, existing towers,
structures and buildings, or on new Utility Poles. Unless otherwise stated herein, such
installations are subject to administrative staff review for each site to ensure compliance with the
following regulations:
A. Separation and Clearance Requirements. With respect to applications for the collocation of
Small Wireless Facilities associated with a new Utility Pole, the Village, at its discretion,
may require that the Small Wireless Facility be collocated on an existing light pole, building,
cell tower, or structure. If the applicant determines the alternate location imposes technical
limits, the applicant shall provide written certification specifically describing the technical
limitations.
B. Height Limitations. The maximum permitted height of an antenna shall be not greater than
10 feet above an existing Utility Pole or Wireless Support Structure on which the Small
Wireless Facility is collocated. Unless otherwise authorized by the Village Board, the height
of a new or replacement Utility Pole or Wireless Support Structure on which the Small
Wireless Facility is collocated shall not be greater than 45 feet above ground level.
C. Interference. The Small Wireless Facility shall not interfere with the frequencies used by a
public safety agency for public safety communications. A Wireless Provider shall only
install Small Wireless Facilities of the type and frequency that will not cause Unacceptable
Interference with public safety agencies communication equipment.
D. Public Safety. The Wireless Provider shall comply with all applicable regulations concerning
public safety.
E. Term. The duration of a permit for Small Wireless facilities shall be five (5) years. The
permit may be renewed for equivalent durations unless the Village makes a finding that the
Small Wireless Facility does not comply with applicable codes.
L. Indemnification. A wireless provider shall indemnify and hold the Village harmless against
any and all liability or loss from personal injury or property damage resulting from or arising
out of, in whole or in part, the use or occupancy of the authority improvements or right-of-
way associated with such improvements by the wireless provider or its employees, agents, or
contractors arising out of the rights and privileges granted under this Ordinance and PA 100-
0585. A wireless provider has no obligation to indemnify or hold harmless against any
liabilities and losses as may be due to or caused by the sole negligence of the Village or its
employees or agents. A wireless provider shall further waive any claims that they may have
against the Village with respect to consequential, incidental, or special damages, however
caused, based on the theory of liability.
M. Attachment Limitations. No Small Wireless Facility and antenna within the right-of-way will
be attached to a non -Village Utility Pole, a Village Utility Pole or Wireless Support
Structure, unless all of the following conditions are satisfied:
1. Surface Area of Antenna: Each antenna shall be located inside an enclosure of no more
than 6 cubic feet in volume, or in the case of an antenna that has exposed elements, the
antenna and all its exposed elements must fit within an imaginary enclosure of no more
than 6 cubic feet.
2. Size of Equipment, other than antenna: The total combined volume of all above -ground
equipment and appurtenances comprising a Small Wireless Facility, exclusive of the
antenna itself, cannot exceed 25 cubic feet.
3. Location of Wireless Telecommunication Equipment: The operator of a Small Wireless
Facility must, whenever possible, locate the base of the equipment or appurtenances at a
height of no lower than eight (8) feet above grade.
Color: A Small Wireless Facility, including all related equipment and appurtenances,
must comply with the applicable aesthetic standards regarding color of equipment to
blend with the surrounding area and structures for construction in the Village right of
way. The color shall blend with the surroundings of the pole, structure tower or
infrastructure on which it is mounted and use non -reflective materials which blend with
the materials and colors of the surrounding area and structures.
5. Antenna Panel Covering: A small wireless antenna may include a radome, cap or other
antenna panel covering or shield. Such covering must be of a color that blends with the
color of the pole on which it is mounted.
6. Wiring and Cabling: Wires and cables connecting the antenna to the remainder of the
facility must be installed in accordance with the Village Code. No wiring and cabling
serving the facility will be allowed to interfere with any wiring or cabling installed by a
cable television or video service operator, electric utility or telephone utility.
F. Design Standards. In lieu of placement on a decorative parking lot light pole, the Village
reserves the authority to require Small Wireless Facilities to collocate on an existing Utility
Pole, building or structure. Where applicable, the Wireless Provider shall comply with
design standards approved as part of the development of the property for decorative parking
lot lights; or provide reasonable stealth concealment.
Small Wireless Facilities located in Office Park, Office Transitional, Town Center Shopping
and Business Districts must include concealment or stealth efforts, as follows:
a. Concealment efforts should use fiberglass, plastic or other synthetic materials, and
replacement of street lights with modular combinations street light and antenna
units. Exposed small cells on utility poles or galvanized steel macrocell sites are
not allowed.
b. Battery boxes shall be ground -mounted on pedestals and landscaped.
c. In order to prevent visual obstruction, small cell sites shall obtain power from
underground lines buried in conduits, where possible. Fiber connections shall
also be provided from underground sources. No power and fiber cables service
Small Wireless Facilities shall be provided from aboveground sources.
d. Photographic "before and after" simulations of the proposed location of the Small
Wireless Facility demonstrating concealment efforts shall be provided to the
Village as part of the permit application, and shall be modified according to
reasonable requests from the Village to better blend with the surrounding area.
G. License Agreement. Wireless Providers locating Small Wireless Facilities on Village owned
property shall be required to enter into a license agreement with the Village; subject to
approval by the Village Board. For Small Wireless Facilities located on property not owned
by the Village, the Wireless Provider shall provide proof of a license agreement, lease or
similar document demonstrating legal authority to locate Small Wireless Facilities on
property owned by the applicable government agency or private property owner.
H. Insurance. The Wireless Provider shall carry, at the Wireless Providers own cost and
expense, (i) Property Insurance for its property's replacement cost against all risk; (ii)
Workman's Compensation Insurance as required by law; and (iii) Commercial Liability
Insurance with respect to its activities and facilities maintained on the village rights of way.
Indemnification. A wireless provider shall indemnify and hold the Village harmless against
any and all liability or loss from personal injury or property damage resulting from or arising
out of, in whole or in part, the use or occupancy of the authority improvements or right-of-
way associated with such improvements by the wireless provider or its employees, agents, or
contractors arising out of the rights and privileges granted under this Ordinance and PA 100-
0585. A wireless provider has no obligation to indemnify or hold harmless against any
liabilities and losses as may be due to or caused by the sole negligence of the Village or its
employees or agents. A wireless provider shall further waive any claims that they may have
against the Village with respect to consequential, incidental, or special damages, however
caused, based on the theory of liability.
J. Attachment Limitations. No Small Wireless Facility shall be attached to or will be attached
to a Utility Pole, Village Utility Pole or Wireless Support Structure, unless all of the
following conditions are satisfied:
1. Surface Area of Antenna: Each antenna shall be located inside an enclosure of no more
than 6 cubic feet in volume, or in the case of an antenna that has exposed elements, the
antenna and all its exposed elements could fit within an imaginary enclosure of no more
than 6 cubic feet.
2. Size of Equipment, other than antenna: The total combined volume of all above -ground
equipment and appurtenances comprising a Small Wireless Facility, exclusive of the
antenna itself, cannot exceed 25 cubic feet.
3. Location of Wireless Telecommunication Equipment: The operator of a Small Wireless
Facility must, whenever possible, locate the base of the equipment or appurtenances at a
height of no lower than eight (8) feet above grade.
4. Color: A Small Wireless Facility, including all related equipment and appurtenances,
must be a color that blends with the surroundings of the pole, structure tower or
infrastructure on which it is mounted and use non -reflective materials which blend with
the materials and colors of the surrounding area and structures. Any wiring must be
covered with an appropriate cover.
5. Antenna Panel Covering: A small wireless antenna may include a radome, cap or other
antenna panel covering or shield. Such covering must be of a color that blends with the
color of the pole on which it is mounted and be within the size limitations of this
Ordinance.
6. Wiring and Cabling: Wires and cables connecting the antenna to the remainder of the
facility must be installed in accordance with the Village Code. No wiring and cabling
serving the facility will be allowed to interfere with any wiring or cabling installed by a
cable television or video service operator, electric utility or telephone utility.
Grounding: The Small Wireless Facility must be grounded in accordance with the
requirements of the Village Code.
8. Signage: Other than signs required by federal law or regulations or identification and
location markings, installation of signs on a personal wireless telecommunication facility
is prohibited.
9. Equipment Location: Small Wireless Utilities located on a Utility Pole shall not be
installed within the communication worker safety zone of the pole or the electric supply
zone of the pole. Small Wireless Facilities may be located in the communication space
and on top of the Utility Pole if space is otherwise not available in accordance with
applicable codes.
3-25-7 Standards and Regulations — Industrial Districts.
Small Wireless Facilities are permitted to be placed on property within Industrial Zoning
Districts, including but not limited to I-1 and I-2 districts, as attachments to infrastructure,
including but not limited to light poles, existing towers, structures and buildings, or on new
Utility Poles. Unless otherwise stated herein, such installations are subject to administrative staff
review for each site to ensure compliance with the following regulations:
A. Separation and Clearance Requirements. With respect to applications for the collocation of
Small Wireless Facilities associated with a new Utility Pole, the Village, at its discretion,
may require that the Small Wireless Facility be collocated on an existing light pole, building,
cell tower, or structure. If the applicant determines the alternate location imposes technical
limits, the applicant shall provide written certification specifically describing the technical
limitations.
B. Height Limitations. The maximum permitted height of Small Wireless Facilities shall be not
greater than 10 feet above an existing Utility Pole or Wireless Support Structure on which the
Small Wireless Facility is collocated. Unless otherwise authorized by the Village Board, the
height of a new or replacement Utility Pole or Wireless Support Structure on which the Small
Wireless Facility is collocated shall not be greater than 45 feet above ground level.
C. Interference. The Small Wireless Facility shall not interfere with the frequencies used by a
public safety agency for public safety communications. A Wireless Provider shall only
install Small Wireless Facilities of the type and frequency that will not cause Unacceptable
Interference with public safety agencies communication equipment.
D. Public Safety. The Wireless Provider shall comply with all applicable regulations concerning
public safety.
E. Term. The duration of a permit for Small Wireless facilities shall be five (5) years. The
permit may be renewed for equivalent durations unless the Village makes a finding that the
Small Wireless Facility does not comply with applicable codes.
F. Design Standards. Where applicable, the Wireless Provider shall comply with design
standards approved as part of the development of the property for decorative parking lot
lights; or provide reasonable stealth concealment. In lieu of placement on a decorative
parking lot light pole, the Village reserves the authority to require Small Wireless Facilities
to collocate on an existing Utility Pole, building or structure.
G. License Agreement. Wireless Providers locating Small Wireless Facilities on Village owned
property shall be required to enter into a license agreement with the Village; subject to
approval by the Village Board. For Small Wireless Facilities located on property not owned
by the Village, the Wireless Provider shall provide proof of a license agreement, lease or
similar document demonstrating legal authority to locate Small Wireless Facilities on
property owned by the applicable government agency or private property owner.
H. Insurance. The Wireless Provider shall carry, at the Wireless Providers own cost and
expense, (i) Property insurance for its property's replacement cost against all risk; (ii)
Workman's compensation Insurance as required by law; and (iii) Commercial liability
insurance with respect to its activities on the village rights of way.
Indemnification. A wireless provider shall indemnify and hold the Village harmless against
any and all liability or loss from personal injury or property damage resulting from or arising
out of, in whole or in part, the use or occupancy of the authority improvements or right-of-
way associated with such improvements by the wireless provider or its employees, agents, or
contractors arising out of the rights and privileges granted under this Ordinance and PA 100-
0585. A wireless provider has no obligation to indemnify or hold harmless against any
liabilities and losses as may be due to or caused by the sole negligence of the Village or its
employees or agents. A wireless provider shall further waive any claims that they may have
against the Village with respect to consequential, incidental, or special damages, however
caused, based on the theory of liability.
J. Attachment Limitations. No Small Wireless Facility shall be attached to existing light poles,
buildings, cell towers, and structures, or on new Utility Poles unless all of the following
conditions are satisfied:
1. Surface Area of Antenna: Each antenna shall be located inside an enclosure of no more
than 6 cubic feet in volume, or in the case of an antenna that has exposed elements, the
antenna and all its exposed elements could fit within an imaginary enclosure of no more
than 6 cubic feet.
2. Size of Equipment, other than antenna: The total combined volume of all above -ground
equipment and appurtenances comprising a Small Wireless Facility, exclusive of the
antenna itself, cannot exceed 25 cubic feet.
3. Location of Wireless Telecommunication Equipment: The operator of a Small Wireless
Facility must, whenever possible, locate the base of the equipment or appurtenances at a
height of no lower than eight (8) feet above grade.
4. Color: A Small Wireless Facility, including all related equipment and appurtenances,
must be a color that blends with the surroundings of the pole, structure tower or
infrastructure on which it is mounted and use non -reflective materials which blend with
the materials and colors of the surrounding area and structures. Any wiring must be
covered with an appropriate cover.
5. Antenna Panel Coveriniz: A small wireless antenna may include a radome, cap or other
antenna panel covering or shield. Such covering must be of a color that blends with the
color of the pole on which it is mounted.
6. Wiring and Cabling: Wires and cables connecting the antenna to the remainder of the
facility must be installed in accordance with the Village Code. No wiring and cabling
serving the facility will be allowed to interfere with any wiring or cabling installed by a
cable television or video service operator, electric utility or telephone utility.
7. Grounding: The Small Wireless Facility must be grounded in accordance with the
requirements of the Village Code.
8. Signage: Other than signs required by federal law or regulations or identification and
location markings, installation of signs on a personal wireless telecommunication facility
is prohibited.
9. Equipment Location: Small Wireless Utilities located on a Utility Pole shall not be
installed within the communication worker safety zone of the pole or the electric supply
zone of the pole. Small Wireless Facilities may be located in the communication space
and on top of the Utility Pole if space is otherwise not available in accordance with
applicable codes.
3-25-8 Abandonment and Removal. Any Small Wireless Facility that is not operated for a
continuous period of twelve (12) months shall be considered abandoned and the owner of the
facility must remove same within ninety (90) days of receipt of written notice from the Village
notifying the owner of such abandonment. Such notice shall be sent by certified or registered
mail, return -receipt -requested, by the village to such owner at the last known address of such
owner. In the case of personal wireless telecommunication facilities attached to Village -owned
infrastructure, if such facility is not removed within ninety (90) days of such notice, the Village
may remove or cause the removal of such facility through the terms of the applicable license
agreement or through whatever actions are provided by law for removal and cost recovery.
3-25-9 — Fees. Permit fees for Small Wireless Facilities shall be as follows:
New Utility Pole: $1,000 for each Small Wireless Facility addressed in an application that
includes a new Utility Pole.
Single Collocation: $650 for an application to collocate a single Small Wireless Facility on
an existing Utility Pole or Wireless Support Structure.
Batched -Collocation: $350 for each Small Wireless Facility addressed in an application that is
batched in groups of 2-25 that are locating on existing Utility Poles or Wireless Support
Structures.