§ 34A-107. General requirements.
(a)
Confirmation of non-interference with City Safety Communication Networks.
(1)
The network provider shall provide analysis that the proposed network node shall not cause any interference with city public safety radio system, traffic signal light system, or other city safety communications components.
(2)
It shall be the ongoing responsibility of the network provider to evaluate, prior to making application for permit and while network nodes remain in the right-of-way, 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 and any network node that causes destructive interference post-installation shall correct such interference or be removed and shall follow all federal regulations regarding interference.
(3)
Network nodes shall not be allowed on city's public safety radio infrastructure.
(b)
Size limits.
(1)
Network providers shall provide detailed drawings, with calculations to show strict conformity to the size limitations as set forth in this chapter.
(2)
To the extent authorization is provided by franchise or license, the franchise or license controls.
(3)
To the extent authorization is provided by state law which sets out size limits, the size limits in the state law control.
(4)
If authorization is provided through a state law with no size limits, or other authorization with no size limits, the size limits of this section shall control.
(5)
Unless otherwise provided by state law or municipal authorization, license, franchise or agreement, the following maximum size limits are applicable (required):
a.
Micro network node dimensions - Maximum length: Twenty-four (24) inches; Maximum width fifteen (15) inches; Maximum height tweleve (12) inches.
b.
Network node shall meet the requirements as set out in Chapter 284 of the Local Government Code.
c.
Pole height not higher than ten (10) feet above the average height of utility poles within five hundred (500) linear feet of a new pole or fifty-five (55) feet, whichever is least.
d.
Ground equipment, separate from the pole, shall meet the requirements of Chapter 284 of the Local Government Code or if such requirements are not applicable, may not be higher than three feet six inches (3'6") from grade, wider than three feet six inches (3'6").
e.
When not otherwise set out in this ordinance or in a municipal authorization, the size limits shall not be greater than size limits set forth for structures or equipment in Chapter 284 of the Local Government Code (SB 1004, 85 th Regular Session), where applicable.
f.
Size limits may be reduced when necessary for public health, safety or welfare.
(c)
Size limits provided by state law are only applicable for so long as required by state law. If said state law is found to be repealed, struck down, pre-empted or invalid, in whole or in part, the standards required by the city, either in the municipal authorization or an amendment to the municipal authorization or the directives of the city or this chapter, shall be required and such standards shall be subject to individualized review.
(d)
Concealment. The network node facilities shall be concealed or enclosed as much as possible in an equipment box, cabinet, or other unit 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.
(e)
New node support pole spacing.
(1)
New node support poles shall be at a minimum three hundred (300) feet from a utility pole or another node support pole to minimize the hazard of poles adjacent to road ways and to minimize effect on property values and aesthetics on the area, unless a lesser distance is approved by the city manager.
(2)
New poles shall be placed a minimum of five (5) feet from a street curb or travel lane and eighteen (18) inches from a sidewalk to minimize the potential of being struck by a motor vehicle or bicycle.
(3)
New poles shall be placed on breakaway anchor bolt supports or bases to minimize the impact severity to motor vehicles that strike the pole.
(f)
Minimize ground equipment concentration. In order to minimize negative visual impact to the surrounding area, the city's designee may deny a request for a proposed location if the network provider installs network node ground equipment where existing ground equipment already occupies a footprint of twenty-five (25) sq. ft. or more.
(g)
Allowed colors. Colors shall meet the requirements set out in Section 34A-10(A)(19).
(h)
If any network node facilities, node support poles or ground equipment is installed in a location that is not in accordance with the plans approved by the city manager and impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic or does not comply or otherwise renders the right-of-way non-compliant with applicable laws, including the American Disabilities Act, then network provider shall remove the network node facilities, node support poles or ground equipment.
(i)
Ground equipment.
(1)
Ground equipment should be minimal and the least intrusive. To minimize any obstruction, impediment, or hindrance to the usual travel or public safety on a public right-of-way the maximum line of sight required to add to safe travel of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and in order to maximize that line of sight at street corners and intersections and to minimize hazards at those locations, ground equipment may not be installed within two hundred and fifty (250) feet of a street corner or a street intersection.
(2)
Ground equipment near municipal parks. For the safety of municipal park patrons, particularly small children, and to allow full line of sights near municipal park property, the network provider shall not install ground equipment in a right-of-way that is within a park or within two hundred and fifty (250) feet of the boundary line of a park, unless approved by the city manager and parks director in writing.
(3)
To enhance the safety requirements of line of sight of pedestrians, particularly small children, the city's designee may deny a request for a proposed location if the network provider installs network node ground equipment where existing ground equipment within three hundred (300) feet already occupies a footprint of twenty-five (25) square feet or more.
(4)
Ground equipment shall not be installed in such a manner as to interfere with a sight visibility triangle.
(j)
Municipal service poles:
(1)
An agreement shall be required for all installations on municipal service poles and all such installations shall be in accordance with the agreement.
(2)
Installations on all service poles shall have an industry standard pole load analysis completed and submitted to the municipality with each permit application indicating that the service pole to which the network node is to be attached will safely support the load.
(3)
Height of attachments:
a.
All attachments on all service poles shall be at least eight (8) feet above grade; and
b.
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 sixteen (16) feet above the ground;
c.
And meet all applicable requirements of state law and this chapter.
(4)
Installations on all traffic signal structures must not interfere with the integrity of the facility in any way that may compromise the safety of the public and must be in accordance with the agreement with the city. Installation of network node facilities on any traffic signal structures shall:
a.
Be encased in a separate conduit than the traffic light electronics;
b.
Have a separate electric power connection than the traffic signal structure; and
c.
Have a separate access point than the traffic signal structure;
d.
Shall not puncture or drill into the structure;
e.
Shall not be installed on the mast arm; and
f.
Meet all other requirements of state law and this chapter.
(5)
Installations on street signage: Installations on all street signage structures must not interfere with the integrity of the facility in any way that may compromise the safety of the public and must be in accordance with the agreement with the city. Installation of network node facilities on any street signage structures that has electrics shall:
a.
Be encased in a separate conduit than any city signage electronics;
b.
Have a separate electric power connection than the signage structure;
c.
Have a separate access point than the signage structure; and
d.
Meet all other requirements of state law and this chapter.
( Ord. No. 2017-9964, § 2, 8-10-17 )