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SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
(September 5, 2017)
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works
Subject: Ordinance No. 1178, 1st Reading, approving and adopting a
public right-of-way management ordinance regulating the
physical use, occupancy and maintenance of City right-of-way
by wireless network providers.
Action
Requested: Ordinance No. 1178, 1st Reading, approving and adopting a public
right-of-way management ordinance regulating the physical use,
occupancy and maintenance of City right-of-way by wireless
network providers.
Background
Information: The 85th Texas legislature recently passed Senate Bill (SB) 1004
(to be codified as the new Texas Local Government Code Chapter
284) ("Chapter 284"), to be effective September 1, 2017. Chapter
284 mandates that wireless infrastructure and service providers
have access to the public rights-of-way to locate their wireless
facilities, including network nodes, support poles and transfer
facilities.
Placing wireless facilities in a right-of-way is standard practice for
many utility companies, but Chapter 284 standardizes the practice
and caps the fees that the City of Southlake can charge for the use
of the public rights-of-way, which is intended to expedite the
process on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms. Chapter 284
also limits the City's police power but allows additional restrictions
on the placement and characteristics of network nodes and node
support poles when they are proposed to be located in municipal
parks, residential areas, historic districts, design districts, and
underground districts.
Chapter 284 also permits the City to adopt a design manual
governing the installation and construction of network nodes and
new node support poles in the public rights-of-way that includes
additional installation and construction details provided that the
Design Manual must be in place at the time the permit applications
are first submitted on September 1, 2017. The Design Manual
(Attachment A) is intended to fulfill the purposes of Chapter 284
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and lays out in detailed fashion the rules and regulations for
installing and constructing wireless facilities in the public rights-of-
way.
The intent of the Design Manual is to give assistance and guidance
to network providers and staff for the timely, efficient, safe and
aesthetically pleasing installation of wireless facilities in the public
right-of-way. It outlines prohibited areas, most preferable locations,
and least preferable locations for wireless facilities. In addition, the
Design Manual lists an order of preference for wireless facilities
installation on City assets, i.e. on existing utility poles, then
municipal service poles, and lastly on new support poles. It
provides standards and guidelines for location, separation, and how
related equipment including electric meters, cabling, and signage
are attached. The purpose of these standards and guidelines are to
ensure that wireless facilities are placed and attached in an orderly,
safe, and inconspicuous fashion so that they have a minimal impact
on the visual landscape.
As previously stated, Chapter 284 limits the City's police power but
allows additional restrictions on the placement and characteristics of
network nodes and node support poles when they are proposed to be
located in municipal parks.
The fees authorized by Chapter 284 provide for the assessment
and payment of application fees and annual public rights-of-way
use rates. Chapter 284 allows the City to charge a fee that may not
exceed the lesser of (1) the actual, direct, and reasonable costs
incurred in granting or processing an application, or (2) the statutory
amount in the chart below. Presently, Southlake charges a fee of $100
for each right-of-way permit submitted. No other fees are assessed.
Infrastructure Application Fee Annual Fee
Network node Lesser of actual cost or $500 for up$250.00 per network
to 5 Network nodes, and $250 fo node site with annual
each additional Network node on CPI adjustment.
permit.
Node support pole Lesser of actual cost or $1,000 for$250 per Networ
each pole. node site, with annu
CPI adjustment.
Transfer Facility Lesser of: actual cost or $500 fora $28 monthly for eac
application including up to 5 Networ Network Node site
nodes, and $250 for each additionaunless an equal o
Network node on a permit. greater amount is pai
the city.
Financial
Considerations: Chapter 284 affords the City to recover actual, direct and
reasonable costs incurred in granting or processing an application.
Staff will perform an analysis of the costs incurred by the passage
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of this Bill and if necessary, will propose new or revised fees for
Council's consideration.
Strategic Link: The approval of this Professional Services agreement links to the
City's strategy map relative to the focus area of Infrastructure. The
specific corporate objectives that are met by these services are to
(132) collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
and (F2) invest to provide and maintain high quality public assets.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: N/A
Legal Review: Completed.
Alternatives: City Council may approve or deny the proposed ordinance.
Supporting
Documents: Attachment A: Ch 284 Wireless Facilities Design Manual
Attachment B: Right-of-Way Management Ordinance
Attachment C: Wireless Network Permit Application
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No 1178 and supporting documents.
Staff Contact: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works
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Attachment A: Ch 284 Wireless Facilities Design Manual
Design Manual by the
City of Southlake, Texas
for the
Installation of Network Nodes and Node Support Poles
pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov. Code, Chapter 284.
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY................................................................................................................ 3
SECTION 2.DEFINITIONS..................................................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 3.PROHIBITED AND PREFERRED LOCATIONS OF MICRO NETWORK NODE, NETWORK
NODE, NODE SUPPORT POLE AND RELATED GROUND EQUIPMENT....................................................7
SECTION 4. GUIDELINES ON PLACEMENT................................................................................................................11
SECTION S.GENERAL AESTHETIC REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................15
SECTION 6. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.................................................................................................................................16
SECTION 7. INSURANCE,INDEMNITY, BONDING AND SECURITY DEPOSITS...........................................17
SECTION 8. REQUIREMENTS IN REGARD TO REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT,MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR.......................................................................................................................................................................................17
SECTION 9. INSTALLATION AND INSPECTIONS......................................................................................................19
SECTION 10. REQUIREMENTS UPON ABANDONMENT OF OBSOLETE MICRO NETWORK NODE,
NETWORK NODE, NODE SUPPORT POLE AND RELATED GROUND EQUIPMENT....................................19
SECTION 11. GENERAL PROVISIONS...........................................................................................................................20
SECTION 12. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING-REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION...................................................23
SECTION 13-19 RESERVED...............................................................................................................................................23
SECTION 20. DESIGN MANUAL- UPDATES...............................................................................................................23
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SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY.
The City of Southlake, Texas ("City") recognizes that the State of Texas has delegated to
the City the fiduciary duty, as a trustee, to manage the public right-of-way for the health, safety,
and welfare of the public to Texas municipalities.
Purpose: Loc. Gov. Code, Chapter 284 allows certain wireless Network Providers to
install in the public rights-of-way their wireless facilities, described and defined in Tex. Loc.
Gov. Code, Chapter 284, Sec. 284.002 as "Micro Network Nodes", "Network Nodes", and
"Node Support Poles".
As expressly allowed by Tex. Loc. Gov. Code, Chapter 284, Section 284.108, and
pursuant to its police power authority reserved in Sec. 284.3011, the City enacts these Design
Guidelines in order to meet its fiduciary duty to the citizens of the City, and to give assistance
and guidance to wireless telecommunications providers to assist such companies in the timely,
efficient, safe and aesthetically pleasing installation of technologically competitive equipment.
Applicability: This Design Manual is for siting and criteria for the installation of Wireless
Facilities, including Micro Network Nodes, Network Nodes, Node Support Poles and related
ground equipment being installed pursuant to Loc. Gov. Code, Chapter 284
This Design Manual shall apply to any sitings, installations, collocations in, on, over or
under the public rights-of-way of Network nodes, Node support poles, Micro network nodes,
Distributed Antenna Systems, microwave communications or other Wireless Facilities, by
whatever nomenclature, whether they are installed pursuant to Chapter 284, or installed pursuant
to an agreement as agreed to and consented to by the City in its discretion, or installed as may
otherwise be allowed by state law.
City Rights-of-Way Management Ordinance: A Network Provider shall comply with the
City's Rights-of-Way Management Ordinance except where in conflict with this Design Manual
or Chapter 284, Subchapter C.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
The definitions as used in Tex. Loc. Gov. Code, Chapter 284, Sec. 284.002 shall be used in this
Design Manual, unless otherwise noted in this Section 2,below.2
Abandon and its derivatives means the facilities installed in the right-of-way (including by way
of example but not limited to: poles, wires, conduit, manholes, hand holes, cuts, network nodes
and node support poles, or portion thereof) that have been left by Provider in an unused or non-
functioning condition for more than 120 consecutive calendar days unless, after notice to
Provider, Provider has established to the reasonable satisfaction of the City that the applicable
facilities, or portion thereof, is still in active use.
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Antenna means communications equipment that transmits or receives electromagnetic radio
frequency signals used in the provision of wireless services.
Applicable codes means:
(A) uniform building, fire, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical codes adopted by a
recognized national code organization; and
(B) local amendments to those codes to the extent not inconsistent with Chapter 284.
City means the City of Southlake, Texas or its lawful successor.
City Council means the municipal governing body of the City of Southlake, Texas.
Chapter 284 means Tex. Loc. Gov. Code, Chapter 284.
Collocate and collocation mean the installation, mounting, maintenance, modification, operation,
or replacement of network nodes in a public right-of-way on or adjacent to a pole.
Concealment or Camouflaged means any Wireless Facility or Pole that is covered, blended,
painted, disguised, camouflaged or otherwise concealed such that the Wireless Facility blends
into the surrounding environment and is visually unobtrusive as allowed as a condition for City
advance approval under Chapter 284, Sec. 284.105 in Historic or Design Districts. A Concealed
or Camouflaged Wireless Facility or Pole also includes any Wireless Facility or Pole conforming
to the surrounding area in which the Wireless Facility or Pole is located and may include, but is
not limited to hidden beneath a facade, blended with surrounding area design, painted to match
the supporting area, or disguised with artificial tree branches.
Decorative pole means a streetlight pole specially designed and placed for aesthetic purposes and
on which no appurtenances or attachments, other than specially designed informational or
directional signage or temporary holiday or special event attachments, have been placed or are
permitted to be placed according to nondiscriminatory municipal codes.
Design District means an area that is zoned, or otherwise designated by municipal code, and for
which the city maintains and enforces unique design and aesthetic standards on a uniform and
nondiscriminatory basis.
Disaster emergency or disaster or emergency means an imminent, impending, or actual natural
or humanly induced situation wherein the health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the city
is threatened, and includes, but is not limited to any declaration of emergency by city state or
federal governmental authorities.
Distributed Antenna System or DAS shall be included as a type of"Network Node".
Easement means and shall include any public easement or other compatible use created by
dedication, or by other means, to the city for public utility purposes or any other purpose
whatsoever. "Easement" shall include a private easement used for the provision of utilities.
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Federal Communications Commission or FCC means the Federal Administrative Agency, or
lawful successor, authorized to oversee cable television and other multi-channel regulation on
a national level.
Highway right-of-way means right-of-way adjacent to a state or federal highway.
Historic district means an area that is zoned or otherwise designated as a historic district under
municipal, state, or federal law.
Law means common law or a federal, state, or local law, statute, code, rule, regulation, order, or
ordinance.
Local means within the geographical boundaries of the City.
Location means the City approved and lawfully permitted location for the Network Node.
Macro tower means a guyed or self-supported pole or monopole greater than the height
parameters prescribed by Chapter 284, Section 284.103 and that supports or is capable of
supporting antennas.
Mayor means the Mayor for the City of Southlake, Texas, or designee.
Micro network node means a network node 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, not
longer than 11 inches.
Municipal park means an area that is zoned or otherwise designated by municipal code as a
public park for the purpose of recreational activity.
Municipally owned utility pole means a utility pole owned or operated by a municipally owned
utility, as defined by Section 11.003,Utilities Code, and located in a public right-of-way.
MUTCD means Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Network node means equipment at a fixed location that enables wireless communications
between user equipment and a communications network. The term:
(A) includes:
(i) equipment associated with wireless communications;
(ii) a radio transceiver, an antenna, a battery-only backup power supply, and
comparable equipment,regardless of technological configuration; and
(iii) coaxial or fiber-optic cable that is immediately adjacent to and directly
associated with a particular collocation; and
(B) does not include:
(i) an electric generator;
(ii) a pole; or
(iii) a macro tower
Networkprovider means:
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(A) a wireless service provider; or
(B) a person that does not provide wireless services and that is not an electric utility but
builds or installs on behalf of a wireless service provider:
(i) network nodes; or
(ii) node support poles or any other structure that supports or is capable of
supporting a network node.
Node support pole means a pole installed by a network provider for the primary purpose of
supporting a network node.
Permit means a written authorization for the use of the public right-of-way or collocation on a
service pole required from a municipality before a network provider may perform an action or
initiate, continue, or complete a project over which the municipality has police power authority.
Pole means a service pole,municipally owned utility pole,node support pole, or utility pole.
Private easement means an easement or other real property right that is only for the benefit of the
grantor and grantee and their successors and assigns.
Provider has the same meaning as "Network Provider".
Public right-of-way means the area on, below, or above a public roadway, highway, street, public
sidewalk, alley, waterway, or utility easement in which the municipality has an interest. The
term does not include:
(A) a private easement; or
(B) the airwaves above a public right-of-way with regard to wireless
telecommunications.
Public right-of-way management ordinance means an ordinance that complies with Chapter 284,
Subchapter C.
SCADA or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems means a category of software
application programs and hardware used by the City for process control and gathering of data in
real time from remote locations in order to monitor equipment and conditions of the City public
water and wastewater utility facilities. These systems may utilize both cable and wireless
communications.
Service pole means a pole, other than a municipally owned utility pole, owned or operated by a
municipality and located in a public right-of-way, including:
(A) a pole that supports traffic control functions;
(B) a structure for signage;
(C) a pole that supports lighting, other than a decorative pole; and
(D) a pole or similar structure owned or operated by a municipality and supporting only
network nodes.
Small cell shall be included as a type of"Network Node".
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Street means only the paved portion of the right-of-way used for vehicular travel, being the area
between the inside of the curb to the inside of the opposite curb, or the area between the two
parallel edges of the paved roadway for vehicular travel where there is no curb. A "Street" is
generally part of, but smaller in width than the width of the entire right-of-way, while a right-of-
way may include sidewalks and utility easements, a "Street" does not. A "street" does not
include the curb or the sidewalk, if either are present at the time of a permit application or if
added later.
SWPPP shall mean Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
TAS means Texas Accessibility Standards.
Traffic Signal means any device, whether manually, electrically, or mechanically operated by
which traffic is alternately directed to stop and to proceed.
Transport facility means each transmission path physically within a public right-of-way,
extending with a physical line from a network node directly to the network, for the purpose of
providing backhaul for network nodes.
Underground Requirement Area shall mean means an area where poles, overhead wires, and
associated overhead or above ground structures have been removed and buried or have been
approved for burial underground pursuant to municipal ordinances, zoning regulations, state law,
private deed restrictions, and other public or private restrictions, that prohibit installing
aboveground structures in a public right-of-way.
User means a person or organization which conducts a business over facilities occupying the
whole or a part of a public street or right-of-way, depending on the context.
Utility pole means a pole that provides:
(A) electric distribution with a voltage rating of not more than 34.5 kilovolts; or
(B) services of a telecommunications provider, as defined by Chapter 284, Section
51.002,Utilities Code.
Wireless service means any service, using licensed or unlicensed wireless spectrum, including
the use of Wi-Fi, whether at a fixed location or mobile, provided to the public using a network
node.
Wireless service provider means a person that provides wireless service to the public.
Wireless facilities mean "Micro Network Nodes," "Network Nodes," and "Node Support Poles"
as defined in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 284.
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SECTION 3. PROHIBITED AND PREFERRED LOCATIONS OF NHCRO NETWORK
NODE, NETWORK NODE, NODE SUPPORT POLE AND RELATED GROUND
EQUIPMENT.
A. Prohibited or Restricted Areas for Certain Wireless facilities, except with
Separate City Agreement or Subject to Concealment Conditions.
1. Municipal Parks and Residential Areas. In accordance with Chapter 284, Sec.
284.104 (a), a Network Provider may not install a Node Support Pole in a public right-of-way
without the City's discretionary, nondiscriminatory, and written consent if the public right-of-
way is in a Municipal park or is adjacent to a street or thoroughfare that is:
a. not more than 50 feet wide of paved street surface, being the area measured as the
shortest distance between the inside of the curb to the inside of the opposite curb, or the area
measured as the shortest distance between the two parallel edges of the paved roadway for
vehicular travel where there is no curb; and
b. adjacent to single-family residential lots or other multifamily residences or
undeveloped land that is designated for residential use by zoning or deed restrictions.
1.1 In accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.104 (b), a Network Provider installing a
Network Node or Node Support Pole in a public right-of-way described above shall comply with
private deed restrictions and other private restrictions in the area that apply to those facilities.
1.2 Each permit application shall disclose if it is within a Municipal Park and Residential
Areas as described above.
2. Historic District and Design Districts. In accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.105,
a Network Provider must obtain advance written approval from the City before collocating
Network Nodes or installing Node Support Poles in a Design District with Decorative Poles or in
an area of the City zoned or otherwise designated as a Design District or Historic District.
2.1. As a condition for approval of Network Nodes or Node Support Poles in Design
Districts with Decorative Poles or in a Historic District, the City shall require reasonable design
or Concealment measures for the Network Nodes or Node Support Poles. Therefore, any request
for installations in a Design District with Decorative Poles or in a Historic District, must be
accompanied with proposed Concealment measures in the permit applications.
2.2. The City request that a Network Provider explore the feasibility of using Camouflage
measures to improve the aesthetics of the Network Nodes, Node Support Poles, or related ground
equipment, or any portion of the nodes, poles, or equipment, to minimize the impact to the
aesthetics in Design Districts or in an Historic District.
2.3. A Network Provider shall comply with and observe all applicable City, State, and
federal historic preservation laws and requirements.
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2.4. Each permit application shall disclose if it is within a Design District with Decorative
Poles or in an area of the City zoned or otherwise designated as a Design District or Historic
District.
3. Historic Landmarks. A Network Provider is discouraged from installing a Network
Node or Node Support Pole within 300 feet of a historic site or structure or Historic Landmark
recognized by the City, state or federal government (see, for example, and not limited to
§442.001(3) of the Texas Government Code, and 16 U.S.C. §470), as of the date of the
submission of the permit. It is recommended that each permit application disclose if it is with
300 feet of such a structure.
4. Compliance with Undergrounding Requirements. In accordance with Chapter 284,
Sec. 284.107, a Network Provider shall comply with nondiscriminatory undergrounding
requirements, including municipal ordinances, zoning regulations, state law, private deed
restrictions, and other public or private restrictions, that prohibit installing aboveground
structures in a public right-of-way without first obtaining zoning or land use approval.
4.1 Areas may be designated from time to time by the City as Underground Requirement
Areas in accordance with filed plats, and or conversions of overhead to underground areas, as
may be allowed by law.
4.2 Each permit application shall disclose if it is within an area that has undergrounding
requirements.
B. Least preferable locations.
1. Residential Areas and Parks. A Network Provider is discouraged from installing a
Network Node on an existing pole in a public right-of-way without written consent from the City
Council if the public right-of-way is located in or adjacent to a street or thoroughfare that is
adjacent to a municipal park or single-family residential lots or other multifamily residences or
undeveloped land that is designated for residential use by zoning or deed restrictions.
1. In accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.104 (b) a Network Provider installing a
Network Node or a Node Support Pole in a public right-of-way shall comply with private deed
restrictions and other private restrictions in the area that apply to those facilities.
2. Historic Districts and Design Districts. A Network Provider is discouraged from
installing a Network Node or a Node Support Pole in the public right-of-way in any area
designated by the City as a Design Districts or in an area of the City zoned or otherwise
designated as a Historic District unless such a Network Node or a new Node Support Pole is
camouflaged.
C. Most preferable locations
1. Industrial areas if not adjacent to a Municipal Park, Residential area, Historic District
or Design District.
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2. Highway Rights-of-Way areas if not adjacent to a Municipal Park, Residential area,
Historic District or Design District.
3. Retail and Commercial areas if not adjacent to a Municipal Park, Residential area,
Historic District or Design District.
D. Designated Areas.
1. The City Council may designate an area as a Historic District or a Design District
under Chapter 284.105 at any time.
2. The failure to designate an area in this Chapter shall not mean that such an area is not
within a defined district, if so designated by the City Council. Future areas may be designated as
one of these Districts at any time. Such a designation does not require a zoning case.
3. While not required under Chapter 284 to designate Underground Compliance Areas to
prohibit above ground Wireless facilities, the City may also, from time to time, also designate
Underground Compliance Areas.
E. Exceptions
The City by its discretionary consent and agreement may grant exceptions to the above
prohibited locations and sizes, but only in a non-exclusive, and non-discriminatory manner, as
allowed or required by Chapter 284, Sec. 284.109 and Sec. 284.110.
F. Order of Preference regarding Network Node attachment to existing facilities
and New Node Support Poles.
1. Existing telephone or electrical lines between existing utility poles. Micro Network
Nodes shall only be lashed on existing telephone or electrical lines between existing utility poles
(electric poles or telephones poles), with notice to the pole owner as required by the Federal Pole
Attachment Act, and not placed on Utility Poles,Node Support Poles or Service Poles.
2. Existing Utility Poles (electric poles or telephones poles), shall be the preferred support
facility for Network Nodes and related ground equipment.
3.Municipal Service Poles:
a.Non-decorative street lights with a height of more than 20 feet.
b. Traffic signal structures when such installation will not interfere with the
integrity of the facility and will not interfere with the safety of public and in accordance
with an agreement as allowed by Chapter 284, Sec. 285.056 and Sec. 284.101 (a) (3), and
(b).
c. Street signage shall be a low priority use for attachment of a Network Node.
d. Other municipal Service pole use is discouraged.
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4. New node support poles shall be the least preferred type of allowed facility for
attachment of Network Nodes.
5. Ground Equipment. Ground equipment should be minimal and the least intrusive.
SECTION 4. GUIDELINES ON PLACEMENT.
A. Generally.
In accordance with Chapter 284.102, a Network Provider shall construct and maintain
Network Nodes and Node Support Poles in a manner that does not:
1. obstruct, impede, or hinder the usual travel or public safety on a public right-of-
way;
2. obstruct the legal use of a public right-of-way by other utility providers;
3. violate nondiscriminatory applicable codes;
4. violate or conflict with the City's publicly disclosed public right-of-way
management ordinance or this Design Manual.
5. violate the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section
12101 et seq.).
B. General Requirements and Information:
1. Size Limits. Network Providers shall provide detailed drawings, with
calculations to show strict conformity to the size limitations as set forth in Chapter 284,
in accordance with, but not limited to Chapter 284, Sec. 284.002, size of a Micro
Network Node, Sec. 284.003, Size of Network Nodes, and Sec. 284.103, Max. pole
height,with each application and with each request for a permit for each location.3
2. State and Federal Rights-of-way permit. If the project lies within a Highway
Right-of-Way, the applicant must provide evidence of a permit from the State or Federal
Government.
3. Confirmation of non-interference with City Safety Communication or SCADA
Networks.
a. The Network Provider needs to provide analysis that the proposed
network node shall not cause any interference with City public safety radio
system, traffic signal light system, SCADA system, or other city safety
communications components in accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.304.
b. It shall be the responsibility of the Network Provider to evaluate, prior
to making application for permit, 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. Network Nodes shall not be
allowed on City's public safety radio infrastructure.
4. Improperly Located Network Node facilities, Node Support Poles and related
ground equipment:
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a. Improperly Located Network Node facilities, Node Support Poles and
related ground equipment shall not impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic in the
Right-of-Way. 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 Engineer 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
promptly remove the Network Node facilities, Node Support Poles or ground
equipment.
b. Notice to Remove unauthorized facilities and relocate and penalty: After 30
days' notice to remove of Network Node facilities, Node Support Poles or ground
equipment that is located in the incorrect permitted location, if not relocated the Network
Provider shall be subject to a penalty of$500.00 per day penalty until the Network Node
facilities, Node Support Poles or ground equipment is relocated to the correct area within
the permitted Location, regardless of whether or not the Network Provider's contractor,
subcontractor, or vendor installed the Network Node facilities, Node Support Poles or
ground equipment in strict conformity with the City rights-of-way management ord., and
other applicable ordnances concerning improperly located facilities in the rights-of-way.
B. Underground Requirement Areas.
1. In accordance with Chapter 284.107, a Network Provider shall, in relation to
installation for which the City approved a permit application, comply with
nondiscriminatory undergrounding requirements, including municipal ordinances, zoning
regulations, state law, private deed restrictions, and other public or private restrictions,
that prohibit installing aboveground structures in a public right-of-way without first
obtaining zoning or land use approval.
2. If a location is designated by the City to be an Underground Requirement Area,
then a Network Provider's permit for the location of the Micro Network Node, Network
Node,Node Support Pole, and related ground equipment at such location will be revoked
90 days after the designation, with removal of said the Micro Network Node, Network
Node, Node Support Pole, and related ground equipment at such location within 90 days
of such designation, or as otherwise reasonably allowed by the City for the transition of
other overhead facilities.
3. Before commencing underground installation, 811 must be called so that the
area can be flagged for underground utilities.
C.Network Node facilities placement:
1. Right-of-Way: Network Node facilities, Node Support Poles and related ground
equipment shall be placed, as much as possible, within two feet of the outer edge of the
Right-of-Way line to minimize any obstruction, impediment, or hindrance to the usual
travel or public safety on a public right-of-way.
2. Height above ground. Network Node attachments to a pole shall be installed at
least eight (8) feet above the ground in accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.108, and if
a Network Node attachment is projecting toward the street, for the safety and protection
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of the public and vehicular traffic, the attachment shall be installed no less than sixteen
(16) feet above the ground.
3. Protrusions. In accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.003 (a) (1) (C), Sec.
284.003 (a) (2) (C) and Sec. 284.003 (a) (3) (B) no protrusion from the outer
circumference of the existing structure or pole shall be more than two (2) feet.
4. Limit on number of Network Nodes per Site. There shall be no more than one
Network Node on any one Pole.
D.New Node Support Poles.
1. New Node Support Poles Spacing. New node support poles shall be spaced
apart from existing utility poles or Node Support poles at the same as the spacing
between utility poles in the immediate proximity, but no less than at a minimum 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.
2. Height of Node Support Poles or modified Utility Pole. In accordance with
Chapter 284, Sec. 284.103 a Node support pole or modified Utility Pole may not exceed
the lesser of
a. 10 feet in height above the tallest existing utility pole located within
500 linear feet of the new pole in the same public right-of-way; or
b. 55 feet above ground level.
E. Ground Equipment.
1. Ground Equipment near street corners and intersections: Ground equipment
should be minimal and the least intrusive. In accordance with Chapter 284.102 (1), 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 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 250 feet of the boundary line of a Park, unless approved by
the City Mayor in writing.
3.Minimize Ground equipment density:
In accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.102 (1) to enhance the safety
requirements of line of sight of pedestrians, particularly small children, the City Mayor,
or designee, may deny a request for a proposed Location if the Network Provider installs
Network Node ground equipment where existing ground equipment within 300 feet
already occupies a footprint of 25 sq. ft. or more.
4. Water, Sewer and Storm Drainage Lines:
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Special precautions must be taken where underground fiber optic cable is installed
in public street right-of-ways commonly used for utility corridors.
a. Underground utilities and service connections must be identified prior to
excavation. "Dig Alert," "One Call," or similar underground utility
contractor must be contacted to identify the locations of subsurface
utilities.
b. If temporary disruption of service is required, the installation contractor
must notify the Director of Public Works, the service provider, and
customers at least 24 hours in advance. No service on such lines may be
disrupted until prior approval from the Director of Public Works and the
service provider.
c. At locations where the fiber optic cable will cross other subsurface utilities
or structures, the cable must be installed to provide a minimum of 24
inches of vertical clearance between it and the other subsurface utilities or
structures, while still maintaining the other applicable minimum depth
requirement. To maintain the minimum depth requirement, the cable must
be installed under the existing utility. If the minimum 24-inch clearance
cannot be obtained between the proposed cable facility and the existing
utility, the fiber optic cable must be encased in steel pipe to avoid future
damage.
d. Existing Water Lines: No communication lines shall be placed on top of a
water line but may be placed to the side of a water line at least 4 feet from
the center line of the water line. When crossing a water line, a 24-inch
vertical or horizontal clearance must be maintained. Poles must be at least
3 feet from a water line.
e. Existing Sewer Lines: No communication lines shall be placed on top of a
sewer line but may be placed to the side of a sewer line at least 4 feet from
the center line of the sewer line. When crossing a sewer line, a 24-inch
vertical or horizontal clearance must be maintained. Poles must be at least
3 feet from a sewer line.
f Existing Storm Drainage Lines: No communication lines shall be placed on
top of a storm drainage line but may be placed to the side of a storm
drainage line at least 4 feet from the center line of the storm drainage line.
When crossing a storm drainage line, a 24-inch vertical or horizontal
clearance must be maintained. Poles must be at least 3 feet from a storm
drainage line.
5.Blocking streets, roads, alleys or lanes:
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) standards must be followed for
work zone areas that will block streets, roads, alleys or lanes. A traffic plan must be
submitted to the Director of Public Works prior to construction.
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F. Municipal Service Poles:
1. In accordance with Agreement: Installations on all Service Poles shall be in
accordance with an agreement as allowed by Chapter 284, Sec. 285.056 and Sec. 284.101
(a) (3), and (b)-
2. Required industry standard pole load analysis: Installations on all Service
Poles shall have an industry standard pole load analysis completed by a professional
engineer registered in the State of Texas 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, in accordance with Chapter 284.108.
3. Height of attachments: All attachments on all Service Poles shall be at least 8
feet above grade, in accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 285.108 (a) (1) - (2) and 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.
4. Installations on Traffic Signals: 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 an agreement as allowed by Chapter
284, Sec. 285.056 and Sec. 284.101 (a) (3), and (b). 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.
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. Installation of Network Node facilities on any street signage
structures that requires electricity 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.
6. Restoration of City facilities and private property: The Network Provider shall
be responsible for repairing any damage to any street, street right-of-way, ditch or any
structure to its original condition immediately upon completing the installation. Any
change to the slope of the land must be remedied, and there must be replacement of top
soil and grass to its original condition.
SECTION 5. GENERAL AESTHETIC REQUIREMENTS
A. Concealment.
1. Concealment of Network Nodes and Node support poles shall be required by the City
in Design Districts with Decorative Poles and in Historic Districts pursuant to Chapter 284.105.
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2. It is also the City's preference that all new node support poles be camouflaged, except
those located in an area zoned or predominantly industrial area. Companies shall submit their
proposal for camouflage with the permit application.
3. The Network Node facilities shall be concealed or enclosed as much as reasonably
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 in strict
accordance with the City's rights-of-way management ordinance, and other applicable
ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with Chapter 284.
4. 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, except to the extent not consistent
with Chapter 284.
B. New Node Support Pole Spacing.
New node support poles shall be at a minimum 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.
C. Minimize Ground Equipment Concentration.
In order to minimize negative visual impact to the surrounding area, and in accordance
with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.102 (1) 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 300 feet already occupies a footprint of 25 sq. ft. or more to minimize
effect on property values and aesthetics on the area.
D. Allowed Colors.
1. Colors in Historic Districts and Design Districts must be in strict accordance with the
City's rights-of-way management ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the
extent not consistent with Chapter 284
2. Colors in Historic Districts and Design Districts must be approved by the Director of
Planning and Development Services from a palette of approved colors. Unless otherwise
provided, all colors shall be earth tones or shall match the background of any structure the
facilities are located upon and all efforts shall be made for the colors to be inconspicuous. Colors
in areas other than in Historic Districts and Design Districts shall conform to colors of other
installations of telecommunication providers in the immediately adjacent areas.
SECTION 6. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
A. Network Provider shall be responsible for obtaining any required electrical power
service to the Micro Network Node, Network Node facilities, Node Support Poles and ground
equipment. The City shall not be liable to the Network Provider for any stoppages or shortages
of electrical power furnished to the Micro Network Node, Network Node facilities, Node
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Support Poles or ground equipment, including without limitation, stoppages or shortages caused
by any act, omission, or requirement of the public utility serving the structure or the act or
omission of any other tenant or Network Provider of the structure, or for any other cause beyond
the control of the City.
B. Network Provider shall not allow or install generators or back-up generators in the
Public Right-of-Way in accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.002 (12) (B) (1).
SECTION 7. INSURANCE,INDEMNITY,BONDING AND SECURITY DEPOSITS.
A. Insurance, bonding and security deposits shall be in strict accordance with the City's
rights-of-way management ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not
consistent with Chapter 284.
B. Indemnity shall be in accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.302, as provided for in
Chapter 283, Sec. 283.057 (a) and (b) of the Texas Loc. Gov't Code.
SECTION 8. REQUIREMENTS IN REGARD TO REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT,
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
A. REMOVAL OR RELOCATION BY NETWORK PROVIDER.
1. Removal and relocation by the Network provider of its Micro Network Node, Network
Node facilities, Node Support Pole or related ground equipment at its own discretion, shall be in
strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way management ordinance, and other applicable
ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with Chapter 284
2. If the Network Provider removes or relocates a Micro Network Node, Network Node
facilities,Node Support Pole or related ground equipment at its own discretion, it shall notify the
City Mayor in writing not less than 10 business days prior to removal or relocation. Network
Provider shall obtain all Permits required for relocation or removal of its Micro Network Node,
Network Node facilities,Node Support Poles and related ground equipment prior to relocation or
removal.
3. The City shall not issue any refunds for any amounts paid by Network Provider for
Micro Network Node, Network Node facilities,Node Support Poles or related ground equipment
that have been removed.
B. REMOVAL OR RELOCATION REQUIRED FOR CITY PROJECT.
1. Removal and Relocation of Network Provider's Micro Network Node, Network Node,
Node Support Pole or related ground equipment, or portion thereof required for a City project
shall be in strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way management ordinance, and other
applicable ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.107, except
as provided in existing state and federal law.
2. In accordance with Chapter 284, Sec. 284.107, except as provided in existing state and
federal law, a Network Provider shall relocate or adjust Micro Network Node, Network Node,
Node Support Pole and related ground equipment in a public right-of-way in a timely manner
and without cost to the City managing the public right-of-way
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3. Network Provider understands and acknowledges that the City may require Network
Provider to remove or relocate its Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and
related ground equipment, or any portion thereof from the right-of-way for City construction
projects as allowed by state and federal law, including the common-law.
4. Network Provider shall, at the Director of Public Works' direction, remove or relocate
the same at Network Provider's sole cost and expense, except as otherwise provided in existing
state and federal law, whenever the Director of Public Works reasonably determines that the
relocation or removal is needed for any of the following purposes: Required for the construction,
completion, repair, widening, relocation, or maintenance of, or use in connection with, any City
construction or maintenance project of a street or public rights-of-way to enhance the traveling
public's use for travel and transportation.
5. If Network Provider fails to remove or relocate the Micro Network Node, Network
Node, Node Support Pole or related ground equipment, or portion thereof as requested by the
City Mayor within 90 days of Network Provider 's receipt of the request, then the City shall be
entitled to remove the Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole or related
ground equipment, or portion thereof at Network Provider's sole cost and expense, without
further notice to Network Provider.
6. Network Provider shall, within 30 days following issuance of invoice for the same,
reimburse the City for its reasonable expenses incurred in the removal (including, without
limitation, overhead and storage expenses) of the Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node
Support Pole or related ground equipment, or portion thereof.
C. REMOVAL REQUIRED BY CITY FOR SAFETY AND IMMINENT DANGER
REASONS.
1. Network Provider shall, at its sole cost and expense, promptly disconnect, remove, or
relocate the applicable Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related
ground equipment within the time frame and in the manner required by the Director of Public
Works if the Director of Public Works reasonably determines that the disconnection, removal, or
relocation of any part of a Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related
ground equipment (a) is necessary to protect the public health, safety, welfare, or City property,
(b) the Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground equipment,
or portion thereof, is adversely affecting proper operation of streetlights or City property, or (c)
Network Provider fails to obtain all applicable licenses, Permits, and certifications required by
Law for its Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground
equipment, or use of any Location under applicable law in strict accordance with the City's
rights-of-way management ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not
consistent with Chapter 284.
2. If the Director of Public Works reasonably determines that there is imminent danger to
the public, then the City may immediately disconnect, remove, or relocate the applicable Micro
Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground equipment at the Network
Provider's sole cost and expense in strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way management
ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with Chapter 284.
3. Network Provider shall, at its sole cost and expense, promptly disconnect, remove, or
relocate the applicable Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related
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ground equipment within the time frame and in the manner required by the Director of Public
Works if the Director of Public Works reasonably determines that the disconnection, removal, or
relocation of any part of a Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related
ground equipment (a) is necessary to protect the public health, safety, welfare, or City property,
(b) the Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground equipment,
or portion thereof, is adversely affecting proper operation of streetlights on City property, or (c)
Network Provider fails to obtain all applicable licenses, Permits, and certifications required by
Law for its Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground
equipment, or use of any Location under applicable law. If the Director of Public Works
reasonably determines that there is imminent danger to the public, then the City may
immediately disconnect, remove, or relocate the applicable Micro Network Node, Network
Node, Node Support Pole and related ground equipment at the Network Provider's sole cost and
expense.
4. The Director of Public Works shall provide 90 days written notice to the Network
Provider before removing a Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and
related ground equipment under this Section, unless there is imminent danger to the public
health, safety, and welfare.
5. Network Provider shall reimburse City for the City's actual cost of removal of Micro
Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground equipment within 30 days
of receiving the invoice from the City.
SECTION 9. INSTALLATION AND INSPECTIONS
A. INSTALLATION.
1. Network Provider shall, at its own cost and expense, install the Micro Network Node,
Network Node facilities, Node Support Poles and related ground equipment in a good and
workmanlike manner in strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way management ordinance,
and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with Chapter 284
2. Network Provider shall, at its own cost and expense, install the Micro Network Node,
Network Node facilities, Node Support Poles and related ground equipment in a good and
workmanlike manner and in accordance with the requirements promulgated by the City Mayor,
as such may be amended from time to time. Network Provider's work shall be subject to the
regulation, control and direction of the City Mayor. All work done in connection with the
installation, operation, maintenance, repair, modification, and/or replacement of the Micro
Network Node, Network Node facilities,Node Support Poles and related ground equipment shall
be in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations of the City,
applicable county, the state, and the United States ("Laws").
B. INSPECTIONS.
1. The Director of Public Works, or designee, may perform visual inspections of any
Micro Network Node,Network Node, Node Support Pole or related ground equipment located in
the Right-of-Way shall be allowed in strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way
management ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with
Chapter 284
2. The Director of Public Works, or designee, may perform visual inspections of any
Micro Network Node,Network Node,Node Support Pole or related ground equipment located in
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the Right-of-Way as the Director of Public Works deems appropriate without notice. If the
inspection requires physical contact with the Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node
Support Poles or related ground equipment, the City Mayor shall provide written notice to the
Network Provider within five business days of the planned inspection. Network Provider may
have a representative present during such inspection.
SECTION 10. REQUIREMENTS UPON ABANDONMENT OF OBSOLETE MICRO
NETWORK NODE, NETWORK NODE, NODE SUPPORT POLE AND RELATED
GROUND EQUIPMENT.
1. Abandoned or obsolete Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and
related ground equipment shall be removed in strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way
management ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with
Chapter 284.
2. Network Provider shall remove Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support
Pole and related ground equipment when such facilities are abandoned regardless of whether or
not it receives notice from the City. Unless the City sends notice that removal must be completed
immediately to ensure public health, safety, and welfare, the removal must be completed within
the earlier of 90 days of the Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and
related ground equipment being abandoned or within 90 days of receipt of written notice from
the City. When Network Provider removes, or abandons permanent structures in the Right-of-
Way, the Network Provider shall notify the Director of Public Works in writing of such removal
or Abandonment and shall file with the Director of Public Works the location and description of
each Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground equipment
removed or Abandoned. The Director of Public Works may require the Network Provider to
complete additional remedial measures necessary for public safety and the integrity of the Right-
of-Way.
SECTION 11. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
1. As Built Maps and Records.Network Provider's as built maps and records shall be in
strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way management ordinance, and other applicable
ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with Chapter 284.
1.1 A Network Provider shall maintain accurate maps and other appropriate records of its
Network Node facilities, Node Support Poles and related ground equipment as they are actually
constructed in the rights-of-way, including, upon request, the use of Auto CAD/GIS digital
format. Network Provider will provide additional maps to the City upon request.
2. Courtesy and Proper Performance. Courtesy and Proper Performance of Network
provider's personnel, and contractors shall be in strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way
management ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with
Chapter 284.
2.1 A Network Provider shall make citizen satisfaction a priority in using the right-of-
way. Network Provider shall train its employees to be customer service-oriented and to
positively and politely interact with citizens when dealing with issues pertaining to its Micro
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Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground equipment in the Right-
of-Way. Network Provider's employees shall be clean, courteous, efficient, and neat in
appearance and committed to offering the highest quality of interaction with the public. If, in the
opinion of the Director of Public Works or designee, Network Provider is not interacting in a
positive and polite manner with citizens, he or she shall request Network Provider to take all
remedial steps to conform to these standards.
3. DRUG POLICY. Drug policy of Network provider's personnel, and contractors in the
public rights-of-way shall be in strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way management
ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with Chapter 284.
3.1 It is the policy of the City to achieve a drug-free workforce and workplace. The
manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, sale, or use of illegal drugs or alcohol by
Network Provider's employees, contractors, subcontractors, sub-Network Provider's, or vendors
while on City rights-of-way is prohibited.
4. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR REMOVAL AND STORAGE. The City Council
has currently appropriated no funds to pay for the cost of any removal or storage of Micro
Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground equipment, as authorized
under the law.
5. OWNERSHIP. Ownership of Network Node and related equipment shall be in strict
accordance with the City's rights-of-way management ordinance, and other applicable codes and
ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with Chapter 284.
5.1 No part of a Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related
ground equipment erected or placed on the Right-of-Way by Network Provider will become, or
be considered by the City as being affixed to or a part of, the Right-of-Way. All portions of the
Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground equipment
constructed, modified, erected, or placed by Network Provider on the Right-of-Way will be and
remain the property of Network Provider and may be removed by Network Provider at any time,
provided the Network Provider shall notify the Director of Public Works prior to any work in the
right-of-way.
6. Tree Maintenance. Tree maintenance shall be in strict accordance with the City's
rights-of-way management ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not
consistent with Chapter 284.
6.1 A Network Provider, its contractors, and agents shall obtain written permission from
the Director of Public Works before trimming trees hanging over its Micro Network Node,
Network Node, or Node Support Pole, to prevent branches of such trees from contacting attached
Micro Network Node, Network Node, or Node Support Pole. When directed by the Director of
Public Works, Network Provider shall trim under the supervision and direction of the Director of
Public Works. The City shall not be liable for any damages, injuries, or claims arising from
Network Provider's actions under this section.
7. Signage. Signage shall be in strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way
management ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with
Chapter 284.
7.1 Network Provider shall post its name, location identifying information, and
emergency telephone number in an area on the cabinet of the Network Node facility that is
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visible to the public. Signage required under this section shall not exceed 4" x 6", unless
otherwise required by law (e.g. RF ground notification signs) or the Director of Planning and
Design Services.
7.2 Except as required by law or by the Utility Pole owner, a Network Provider shall not
post any other signage or advertising on the Micro Network Node, Network Node,Node Support
Pole, Service pole or Utility Pole.
8. Graffiti Abatement. Graffiti abatement shall be in strict accordance with the City's
rights-of-way management ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not
consistent with Chapter 284.
8.1 As soon as practical, but not later than seven (7) calendar days from the date Network
Provider receives notice thereof, Network Provider shall remove all graffiti on any of its Micro
Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole, and related ground equipment located in the
Right of Way. The foregoing shall not relieve the Network Provider from complying with any
City graffiti or visual blight ordinance or regulation.
9. Restoration.
9.1 A Network Provider shall restore and repair of the public rights-of-way from any
damage to the tight-of-eay, or any facilities located within the tight-of-eay, and the property of
any third party resulting from Network Provider's removal or relocation activities (or any other
of Network Provider's activities hereunder) in strict accordance with the City's rights-of-way
management ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with
Chapter 284.
9.2 A Network Provider shall repair any damage to the right-of-way, or any facilities
located within the right-of-way, and the property of any third party resulting from Network
Provider's removal or relocation activities (or any other of Network Provider's activities
hereunder) within 10 calendar days following the date of such removal or relocation, at Network
Provider's sole cost and expense, including restoration of the right-of-way and such property to
substantially return the site to the same condition immediately before the date the Network
Provider was granted a Permit for the applicable location or work was completed at such location
(even if Network Provider did not first obtain a Permit), including restoration or replacement of
any damaged trees, shrubs or other vegetation. Such repair, restoration and replacement shall be
subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works.
10.Network provider's responsibility.
10.1 A Network Provider shall be responsible and liable for the acts and omissions of
the Network Provider's employees, temporary employees, officers, directors, consultants, agents,
Affiliates, subsidiaries, sub-Network Provider's and subcontractors in connection with the
installations of any Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole and related ground
equipment, as if such acts or omissions were Network Provider's acts or omissions in strict
accordance with the City's rights-of-way management ordinance, and other applicable
ordinances, except to the extent not consistent with Chapter 284.
10.2 A Network Provider shall be responsible and liable for the acts and omissions of the
Network Provider's employees, temporary employees, officers, directors, consultants, agents,
Affiliates, subsidiaries, sub-Network Provider's and subcontractors in connection with the
installations of any Micro Network Node,Network Node, Node Support Pole, Transport Facility
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and related ground equipment, as if such acts or omissions were Network Provider's acts or
omissions.
SECTION 12. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING—REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
12.1 Should the Network Provider desire to deviate from any of the standards set forth in
the Design Manual, the Network Provider may request an Administrative Hearing before a Board
of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall act as the Board of Appeals for a Request for
Exemption. This request must be submitted to the Director of Planning and Development
Services.
12.2 The process for an application, hearing and vote shall follow the city's variance
process.
SECTION 13-19 RESERVED
SECTION 20. DESIGN MANUAL -UPDATES
Placement or Modification of Micro Network Node, Network Node, Node Support Pole,
Transport Facility, and related ground equipment shall comply with the City's Design Manual at
the time the permit for installation or modification is approved and as amended from time to
time.
1 Sec. 284.301. LOCAL POLICE-POWER-BASED REGULATIONS. (a) Subject to this
chapter and applicable federal and state law, a municipality may continue to exercise zoning,
land use, planning, and permitting authority in the municipality's boundaries, including with
respect to utility poles.
(b) A municipality may exercise that authority to impose police-power-based regulations
for the management of the public right-of-way that apply to all persons subject to the
municipality.
(c) A municipality may impose police-power-based regulations in the management of the
activities of network providers in the public right-of-way only to the extent that the regulations
are reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
2 The definitions as used in Tx. Loc. Gov. Code, Chapter 284, Sec. 284.002 shall be used in this
Design Manual.
Tex. Loc. Gov. Code, Chapter 284, Sec. 284.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Antenna" means communications equipment that transmits or receives
electromagnetic radio frequency signals used in the provision of wireless services.
(2) "Applicable codes" means:
(A) uniform building, fire, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical codes adopted by
a recognized national code organization; and
(B) local amendments to those codes to the extent not inconsistent with this
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chapter.
(3) "Collocate" and "collocation" mean the installation, mounting, maintenance,
modification, operation, or replacement of network nodes in a public right-of-way on or adjacent
to a pole.
(4) "Decorative pole" means a streetlight pole specially designed and placed for aesthetic
purposes and on which no appurtenances or attachments, other than specially designed
informational or directional signage or temporary holiday or special event attachments, have
been placed or are permitted to be placed according to nondiscriminatory municipal codes.
(5) "Design district" means an area that is zoned, or otherwise designated by municipal
code, and for which the city maintains and enforces unique design and aesthetic standards on a
uniform and nondiscriminatory basis.
(6) "Historic district" means an area that is zoned or otherwise designated as a historic
district under municipal, state, or federal law.
(7) "Law" means common law or a federal, state, or local law, statute, code, rule,
regulation, order, or ordinance.
(8) "Macro tower" means a guyed or self-supported pole or monopole greater than the
height parameters prescribed by Section 284.103 and that supports or is capable of supporting
antennas.
(9) "Micro network node" means a network node 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,not longer than 11 inches.
(10) "Municipally owned utility pole" means a utility pole owned or operated by a
municipally owned utility, as defined by Section 11.003, Utilities Code, and located in a public
right-of-way.
(11) "Municipal park" means an area that is zoned or otherwise designated by municipal
code as a public park for the purpose of recreational activity.
(12) "Network node" means equipment at a fixed location that enables wireless
communications between user equipment and a communications network. The term:
(A) includes:
(i) equipment associated with wireless communications;
(ii) a radio transceiver, an antenna, a battery-only backup power supply,
and comparable equipment,regardless of technological configuration; and
(iii) coaxial or fiber-optic cable that is immediately adjacent to and
directly associated with a particular collocation; and
(B) does not include:
(i) an electric generator;
(ii) a pole; or
(iii) a macro tower.
(13) "Network provider" means:
(A) a wireless service provider; or
(B) a person that does not provide wireless services and that is not an electric
utility but builds or installs on behalf of a wireless service provider:
(i) network nodes; or
(ii) node support poles or any other structure that supports or is capable of
supporting a network node.
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(14) "Node support pole" means a pole installed by a network provider for the primary
purpose of supporting a network node.
(15) "Permit" means a written authorization for the use of the public right-of-way or
collocation on a service pole required from a municipality before a network provider may
perform an action or initiate, continue, or complete a project over which the municipality has
police power authority.
(16) "Pole" means a service pole, municipally owned utility pole, node support pole, or
utility pole.
(17) "Private easement" means an easement or other real property right that is only for
the benefit of the grantor and grantee and their successors and assigns.
(18) "Public right-of-way" means the area on, below, or above a public roadway,
highway, street, public sidewalk, alley, waterway, or utility easement in which the municipality
has an interest. The term does not include:
(A) a private easement; or
(B) the airwaves above a public right-of-way with regard to wireless
telecommunications.
(19) "Public right-of-way management ordinance" means an ordinance that complies
with Subchapter C.
(20) "Public right-of-way rate" means an annual rental charge paid by a network
provider to a municipality related to the construction, maintenance, or operation of network
nodes within a public right-of-way in the municipality.
(21) "Service pole" means a pole, other than a municipally owned utility pole, owned or
operated by a municipality and located in a public right-of-way, including:
(A) a pole that supports traffic control functions;
(B) a structure for signage;
(C) a pole that supports lighting, other than a decorative pole; and
(D) a pole or similar structure owned or operated by a municipality and
supporting only network nodes.
(22) "Transport facility" means each transmission path physically within a public right-
of-way, extending with a physical line from a network node directly to the network, for the
purpose of providing backhaul for network nodes.
(23) "Utility pole" means a pole that provides:
(A) electric distribution with a voltage rating of not more than 34.5 kilovolts; or
(B) services of a telecommunications provider, as defined by Section 51.002,
Utilities Code.
(24) "Wireless service" means any service, using licensed or unlicensed wireless
spectrum, including the use of Wi-Fi, whether at a fixed location or mobile, provided to the
public using a network node.
(25) "Wireless service provider" means a person that provides wireless service to the
public.
3 Sec. 284.002. DEFINITIONS (8) "Micro network node" means a network node 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, not longer than 11 inches.
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Sec. 284.003. LIMITATION ON SIZE OF NETWORK NODES. (a) Except as provided by
Section 284.109, a network node to which this chapter applies must conform to the following
conditions:
(1) each antenna that does not have exposed elements and is attached to an existing
structure or pole:
(A) must be located inside an enclosure of not more than six cubic feet in
volume;
(B) may not exceed a height of three feet above the existing structure or pole; and
(C) may not protrude from the outer circumference of the existing structure or
pole by more than two feet;
(2) if an antenna has exposed elements and is attached to an existing structure or pole,
the antenna and all of the antenna's exposed elements:
(A) must fit within an imaginary enclosure of not more than six cubic feet;
(B) may not exceed a height of three feet above the existing structure or pole; and
(C) may not protrude from the outer circumference of the existing structure or
pole by more than two feet;
(3) the cumulative size of other wireless equipment associated with the network node
attached to an existing structure or pole may not:
(A) be more than 28 cubic feet in volume; or
(B) protrude from the outer circumference of the existing structure or a node
support pole by more than two feet;
(4) ground-based enclosures, separate from the pole, may not be higher than three feet
six inches from grade, wider than three feet six inches, or deeper than three feet six
inches; and
(5) pole-mounted enclosures may not be taller than five feet.
(b) The following types of associated ancillary equipment are not included in the calculation of
equipment volume under Subsection (a):
(1) electric meters;
(2) concealment elements;
(3) telecommunications demarcation boxes;
(4) grounding equipment;
(5) power transfer switches;
(6) cut-off switches; and
(7) vertical cable runs for the connection of power and other services.
(c) Equipment attached to node support poles may not protrude from the outer edge of the node
support pole by more than two feet.
(d) Equipment attached to a utility pole must be installed in accordance with the National
Electrical Safety Code, subject to applicable codes, and the utility pole owner's construction
standards.
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Attachment B: Right-of-Way Management Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 1178
A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS; REGULATING THE PHYSICAL USE, OCCUPANCY AND
MAINTENANCE OF CITY RIGHTS-OF-WAY BY WIRELESS NETWORK
PROVIDERS; DESCRIBING THE PURPOSE; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS;
REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY DESIGN MANUAL AND
APPLICABLE CODES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NETWORK NODES AND
NODE SUPPORT POLES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 284 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE; PROVIDING CITY PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATIONS
FOR PERMITS; ESTABLISHING TIME PERIODS FOR APPROVAL OF PERMIT
APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING APPLICATION FEES AND ANNUAL PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY RENTAL RATES; PROVIDING RESTRICTIONS ON PLACEMENT OF
NETWORK NODES AND NODE SUPPORT POLES IN MUNICIPAL PARKS,
RESIDENTIAL AREAS, HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND DESIGN DISTRICTS;
PROVIDING INDEMNITY FOR THE CITY; PROVIDING REPEALING AND
SAVINGS CLAUSES; PROVING A TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2017.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas ("City") recognizes that the State of Texas has
delegated to the City the fiduciary duty, as a trustee, to manage the public right-of-way for the
health, safety, and welfare of the public to Texas municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 284 of the Texas Local Government Code ("the Code") allows
certain wireless network providers to install in the City's public rights-of-way their wireless
facilities, described and defined in Section 284.002 of the Code as "Micro Network Nodes",
"Network Nodes", and"Node Support Poles;" and
WHEREAS, as expressly allowed by Section 284.108 of the Code and pursuant to its
police power authority reserved in Sec. 284.301 of the Code, the City has enacted a Design
Manual for the Installation of Network Nodes and Node Support Poles ("the Design Manual") in
order to meet its fiduciary duty to the citizens of the City, and to give assistance and guidance to
wireless telecommunications network providers to assist such companies in the timely, efficient,
safe and aesthetically pleasing installation of technologically competitive equipment; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to regulate the installation of Network Nodes and
Network Support Poles pursuant to Chapter 284 of the Code in a way that is fair, reasonable and
nondiscriminatory.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE,TEXAS THAT:
SECTION I
FINDINGS OF FACT
The forgoing recitals are incorporated into this Right-of-Way Management Ordinance as
findings of fact.
SECTION II.
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
§ 1.01 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
(A) Assist the City in the competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory management of the
physical use, occupancy and maintenance of its public rights-of-way by wireless network
providers;
(B) Secure fair and reasonable compensation for the physical use and occupancy of the public
rights-of-way by wireless network providers in a nondiscriminatory and competitively neutral
manner; and
(C) Assist the City in protecting public health, safety, and welfare.
§ 1.02 GOVERNING LAW.
This chapter shall be construed in accordance with Chapter 284 of the Texas Local
Government Code ("the Code") to the extent not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of the
United States or of the State of Texas.
§ 1.03 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the definitions found in the City Design Manual for the
Installation of Network Nodes and Node Support Poles ("the Design Manual") are hereby
incorporated into this chapter and shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a
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different meaning. The following definitions as found in the Design Manual are specifically
applicable to this chapter:
Applicable codes means:
(A) the City uniform building, fire, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical codes adopted by
a recognized national code organization; and
(B) local amendments to those codes to the extent not inconsistent with Chapter 284.
City means the City of Southlake, Texas or its lawful successor.
City Council means the municipal governing body of the City of Southlake, Texas.
Chapter 284 means Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 284.
Code means the Texas Local Government Code.
Collocate and collocation mean the installation,mounting, maintenance, modification, operation,
or replacement of Network Nodes in a public right-of-way on or adjacent to a pole.
Decorative pole means a streetlight pole specially designed and placed for aesthetic purposes and
on which no appurtenances or attachments, other than specially designed informational or
directional signage or temporary holiday or special event attachments, have been placed or are
permitted to be placed according to nondiscriminatory City codes and ordinances.
Design District means an area that is zoned, or otherwise designated by municipal code, and for
which the City maintains and enforces unique design and aesthetic standards on a uniform and
nondiscriminatory basis.
Easement means and shall include any public easement or other compatible use created by
dedication, or by other means, to the City for public utility purposes or any other purpose
whatsoever. "Easement" shall include a private easement used for the provision of utilities.
Federal Communications Commission or FCC means the Federal Administrative Agency, or
lawful successor, authorized to oversee cable television and other multi-channel regulation on
a national level.
Highway right-of-way means right-of-way adjacent to a state or federal highway.
Historic district means an area that is zoned or otherwise designated as a historic district under
municipal, state, or federal law.
Law means common law or a federal, state, or local law, statute, code, rule, regulation, order, or
ordinance.
Local means within the geographical boundaries of the City.
Location means the City-approved and lawfully permitted location for the Network Node.
Mayor means the mayor of the City of Southlake, Texas, or designee.
Micro network node means a Network Node 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, not
longer than 11 inches.
Municipal park means an area that is zoned or otherwise designated by the City as a public park
for the purpose of recreational activity.
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Network node means equipment at a fixed location that enables wireless communications
between user equipment and a communications network. The term:
(A) includes:
(i) equipment associated with wireless communications;
(ii) a radio transceiver, an antenna, a battery-only backup power supply, and
comparable equipment,regardless of technological configuration; and
(iii) coaxial or fiber-optic cable that is immediately adjacent to and directly
associated with a particular collocation; and
(B) does not include:
(i) an electric generator;
(ii) a pole; or
(iii) a macro tower
Network provider means:
(A) a wireless service provider; or
(B) a person that does not provide wireless services and that is not an electric utility but
builds or installs on behalf of a wireless service provider:
(i) Network Nodes; or
(ii) Node Support Poles or any other structure that supports or is capable of
supporting a network node.
Node support pole means a pole installed by a network provider for the primary purpose of
supporting a Network Node.
Permit means a written authorization for the use of the public right-of-way or collocation on a
service pole required from the City before a network provider may perform an action or initiate,
continue, or complete a project over which the municipality has police power authority.
Pole means a service pole, City-owned utility pole, node support pole, or utility pole.
Private easement means an easement or other real property right that is only for the benefit of the
grantor and grantee and their successors and assigns.
Provider has the same meaning as "Network Provider."
Public right-of-way means the area on, below, or above a public roadway, highway, street, public
sidewalk, alley, waterway, or utility easement in which the City has an interest. The term does
not include:
(A) a private easement; or
(B) the airwaves above a public right-of-way with regard to wireless
telecommunications.
Service pole means a pole, other than a City-owned utility pole, owned or operated by the City
and located in a public right-of-way, including:
(A) a pole that supports traffic control functions;
(B) a structure for signage;
(C) a pole that supports lighting, other than a decorative pole; and
(D) a pole or similar structure owned or operated by a municipality and supporting only
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network nodes.
Street means only the paved portion of the right-of-way used for vehicular travel, being the area
between the inside of the curb to the inside of the opposite curb, or the area between the two
parallel edges of the paved roadway for vehicular travel where there is no curb. A "Street" is
generally part of, but smaller in width than the width of the entire right-of-way, while a right-of-
way may include sidewalks and utility easements. A "Street" does not include the curb or the
sidewalk, if either are present at the time of a permit application or if added later.
Traffic Signal means any device, whether manually, electrically, or mechanically operated by
which traffic is alternately directed to stop and to proceed.
Transport facility means each transmission path physically within a public right-of-way,
extending with a physical line from a Network Node directly to the network, for the purpose of
providing backhaul for network nodes.
User means a person or organization which conducts a business over facilities occupying the
whole or a part of a public street or right-of-way, depending on the context.
Utility pole means a pole that provides:
(A) electric distribution with a voltage rating of not more than 34.5 kilovolts; or
(B) services of a telecommunications provider, as defined by Chapter 284, Section
51.002,Utilities Code.
Wireless service means any service, using licensed or unlicensed wireless spectrum, including
the use of Wi-Fi, whether at a fixed location or mobile, provided to the public using a Network
Node.
Wireless service provider means a person that provides wireless service to the public.
Wireless facilities mean "Micro Network Nodes," "Network Nodes," and "Node Support Poles"
as defined in Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 284.
§ 1.04 USE AND OCCUPANCY OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
Pursuant to this chapter and subject to the Design Manual and the Code, a wireless network
provider has the nonexclusive right to use and occupy the public rights-of-way in the City for the
purpose of constructing, maintaining, and operating its facilities used in the provision of
Wireless facilities.
The terms of this chapter shall apply to all wireless network providers' facilities used, in whole
or part, in the provision of wireless services throughout the City, including any annexed areas
upon the effective date of annexation or the date the City provides the company written notice,
whichever date occurs later.
§ 1.05 COMPLIANCE WITH DESIGN MANUAL AND APPLICABLE CODES.
All wireless network providers shall comply with the terms of this right-of-way management
ordinance, City applicable codes, and the terms and conditions of the City's Design Manual.
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§ 1.06 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
A network provider shall construct and maintain Network Nodes and Network Support Poles
described in the Code in a manner that does not:
(A) Obstruct, impede, or hinder the usual travel or public safety on a public right-of-way;
(B) Obstruct the legal use of a public right-of-way by other utility providers;
(C) Violate nondiscriminatory applicable codes;
(D) Violate or conflict with the City's publicly disclosed public right-of-way design
specifications; or
(E) Violate the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
§ 1.07 PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 284 of the Code, a network provider shall obtain a
permit or permits from the Director of Public Works to install a Network Node, Node Support
Pole, or Transport Facility in a City public right-of-way.
(B) As required by Chapter 284 of the Code, the City shall not require a network provider to
perform services for the City for which the permit is sought.
(C) A network provider that wants to install or collocate multiple Network Nodes inside the
municipal limits of the City is entitled to file a consolidated permit application with the City for
not more than 30 Network Nodes and upon payment of the applicable fee(s), receive a permit or
permits for the installation or collocation of those Network Nodes.
(D) The network provider shall provide the following information in its permit applications:
(1) Applicable construction and engineering drawings and information to confirm that the
applicant will comply with the City's Design Manual and applicable codes;
(2) Any additional information reasonably related to the network provider's use of the public
rights-of-way to ensure compliance with the Design Manual and this chapter;
(3) A certificate that the Network Node(s) complies with applicable regulations of the
Federal Communications Commission; and certification that the proposed Network
Node(s) will be placed into active commercial service by or for the network provider not
later than the 60th day after the date of construction and final testing of each Network
Node is completed.
(4) A certificate of insurance that provides that the Network Provider and its contractor has at
least$1,000,000.00 in general liability coverage.
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(E) Exception: As provided in Section 284.157 of the Code, a network provider is not required
to apply, obtain a permit, or pay a rate to the City for:
(1) Routine maintenance that does not require excavation or closing of sidewalks or
vehicular lanes in a public right-of-way;
(2) Replacing or upgrading a Network Node or Network Pole with a node or pole that is
substantially similar in size or smaller and that does not require excavation or closing of
sidewalks or vehicular lanes in a public right-of-way; or
(3) The installation, placement, maintenance, operation, or replacement of Micro Network
Nodes that are strung on cables between existing poles or Node Support Poles in
compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code;
(4) Notwithstanding Subdivision (D) above, the network provider or its contractors shall
notify the City at least 24 hours in advance of work described in this Subdivision (D).
§ 1.08 INSTALLATION IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS OR DESIGN DISRICTS
A network provider must obtain advance written consent from the City Council before
collocating new Network Nodes or installing new Node Support Poles in an area of the City that
has been zoned or otherwise designated as a historic district or as a design district if the district
has decorative poles. The network provider shall be required to comply with the General
Aesthetic Requirements described in the City's Design Manual. The City has the authority to
designate new historic districts and design districts at a future date.
§ 1.09 INSTALLATION IN MUNICIPAL PARKS AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS
A network provider may not install a new Node Support Pole in a public right-of-way without
the City Council's discretionary, nondiscriminatory and written consent if the public right-of
way:
(1) Is in a municipal park; or
(2) Is adjacent to a street or thoroughfare that is:
i. Not more than 50 feet wide; and
ii. Adjacent to single-family residential lots or other multifamily residences
or undeveloped land that is designated for residential use by zoning or
deed restrictions.
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(3) In addition to the above, a network provider installing a Network Node or Node
Support Pole in a public right-of way shall comply with private deed restrictions
and other private restrictions in the area that apply to those facilities.
(4) The network provider shall be further required to comply with guidelines set out
in the City's Design Manual.
§ 1.10 MUNICIPAL REVIEW PROCESS BY THE CTIY.
(A) Determination of Application Completeness: The City shall determine whether the
permit application is complete and notify the applicant of that determination:
(1) For Network Nodes and Note Support Poles: no later than 30 days after the date
the City receives the permit application.
(2) For a Transport Facility: no later than 10 days after the date the City receives the
permit application.
(B) Approval or Denial of Application: The City shall approve or deny a completed
application after the date it is submitted to the City:
(1) For Network Nodes: No later than 60 days after the date the City receives the
complete application.
(2) For Network Support Poles: No later than 150 days after the date the City
receives the complete application.
(3) For Transport Facilities: No later than 21 days after the City receives the
complete application.
(C) Basis for Denial of Application: If an application is denied by the City, it shall document
the basis for the denial, including the specific applicable City code provisions or other City rules,
regulations, or other law on which the denial is based. The documentation for the denial must be
sent by electronic mail to the applicant on or before the date that the City denies the application.
(D) Resubmission of Denied Application: The applicant may cure the deficiencies identified
in the denial application.
(1) The applicant has 30 days from the date the City denies the completed application
to cure the deficiencies identified in the denial documentation without paying an
additional application fee, other than any fee for actual costs incurred by the City.
(2) The City shall approve or deny the revised completed application after a denial
not later than the 901h day after the City receives the revised completed
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application. The City's review shall be limited to the deficiencies cited in the
denial documentation.
(E) Nondiscriminatory Review: Each completed application shall be processed by the City on
a nondiscriminatory basis.
§ 1.11 TIME OF INSTALLATION.
A network provider shall begin installation for which a permit is granted not later than six
months after final approval of the application and shall diligently pursue installation to
completion. The Director of Public Work may in his/her sole discretion grant reasonable
extensions of time as requested by the network provider.
§ 1.12 APPLICABLE FEES AND RENTAL RATES TO THE CITY.
(A) As compensation for the network provider's use and occupancy of the City public rights-
of-way, the network provider shall pay application fees and annual public right-of-way rental
rates as set forth below, which shall be in lieu of any lawful tax, license, charge, right-of-way
permit, use, construction, street cut or inspection fee; or other right-of-way related charge or fee,
whether charged to the network provider or its contractor(s) within the City, except the usual
general ad valorem taxes, special assessments and sales tax levied in accordance with state law
and equally applicable to all general businesses in the City.
(B) Network Nodes:
(1) Application Fee: The application fee shall be $100.00 for each Network Node
for up to but not more than 30 Network Nodes and $250.00 for each additional
Network node on a permit.
(2) Annual Public Right-of-Way Rate Fee: The annual public right-of-way rate
shall be $250.00 per Network Node installed in the City public rights-of-way.
(3) Public Right-of-Way Rate Adjustment: As provided in Section 284.054 of the
Code, the City may adjust the amount of the annual public right-of-way rate not
more than annually by an amount equal to one-half the annual change, if any, in
the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The City shall provide written notice to each
network provider of the new rate; and the rate shall apply to the first payment due
to the City on or after the 601h day following the written notice.
(C) Node Support Poles:
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(1) The application fee for each Network Support Pole shall be $100.00 with an
annual fee of$250 per Network node site,with annual CPI adjustment.
(D) Transfer Facilities:
(1) The application fee for each Transfer Facility shall be $100.00.
(2) The annual Transfer Facility rental rate shall be $28.00 monthly for each Network
Node site located in a public right-of-way. However, no rate is required if the
network provider is already paying the City an amount equal to or greater than the
amount of other City right-of-way fees for access lines under Chapter 283 of the
Code or cable franchise fees under Chapter 66 of the Texas Utility Code.
(E) Micro Network Nodes:
(1) No application fee is required for a Micro Network Node if the installation is
attached on lines between poles or node support poles.
(F) Collocation of Network Nodes on Service Poles
(1) Subject to the City's Pole Service Agreement, the collocation of Network Nodes
on City service poles shall be at a rate of$20.00 per year per service pole.
(G) City-Owned Municipal Utility Poles:
(1) A network provider shall pay an annual pole attachment rate for the collocation
of a Network Node supported by or installed on a City-owned utility pole based
upon the pole attachment rate consistent with Section 54.024 of the Texas
Utilities Code, applied on a per-foot basis.
(H) The City shall not seek or accept in-kind services in lieu of or as additional payment or
consideration from any user of the public rights-of-way for use of the public rights-of-way.
§ 1.13 INDEMNITY.
As provided in Section 284.302 of the Code, a wireless Network Provider shall indemnify,
defend, and hold the City harmless from and against all liability, damages, cost, and expense,
including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from injury to person or property proximately
caused by the negligent act or omission of the Network Provider. The City shall promptly notify
the Network Provider of any claims, demands, or actions ("claims") covered by this indemnity
after which the Network Provider shall defend the claims. The Network Provider shall have the
right to defend and compromise the claims. The City shall cooperate in the defense of the
claims. The foregoing indemnity obligations shall not apply to claims arising solely from the
negligence of City; however, they shall apply in the case of all claims which arise from the joint
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negligence of the Network Provider and the City; provided that in such cases, the amount of the
claims for which the City shall be entitled to indemnification shall be limited to that portion
attributable to the Network Provider. Nothing in this section shall be construed as waiving any
governmental immunity available to the City under state law or waiving any defenses of the
parties under state law.
§ 1.14 EFFECT ON OTHER UTILITIES AND TELECOMMUNICATION PROVIDERS.
Nothing in this Ordinance shall govern attachment of Network Nodes on poles and other
structures owned or operated by investor-owned electric utilities, electric cooperatives, telephone
cooperatives, or telecommunication providers.
SECTION III.
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
All other ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith, or to the
extent of such inconsistency or conflict are hereby repealed.
SECTION IV.
SAVINGS CLAUSE
This City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas does hereby declare that if any section,
subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, work or portion of this Ordinance is declared
invalid, or unconstitutional, by a court of competent jurisdiction, that, in such event that it would
have passed and ordained any and all remaining portions of this Ordinance without the inclusion
of that portion or portions which may be so found to be unconstitutional or invalid, and declare
that its intent is to make no portion of this Ordinance dependent upon the validity of any portion
thereof, and that all said remaining portions shall continue in full force and effect.
SECTION V.
COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN MEETINGS ACT
It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance was
considered was open to the public as required and that public notice of the time, place and purpose
of said meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code.
SECTION VI.
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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This Ordinance shall become effective on September 1, 2017.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE _DAY OF AUGUST 2017.
Laura Hill,Mayor
ATTEST:
Carol Borges, City Secretary
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Attachment C: Wireless Network Permit Application
CITY OF WIRELESS NETWORK PERMIT APPLICATION
S 0 UT H LA K E, TX Non-Transferable
1400 Main Street Ste 320
Southlake,TX 76092 DATE OF APPROVAL:
PHONE: 817-748-8098 PERMIT NUMBER:
NOTICE: AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 284 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, A
NETWORK PROVIDER SHALL OBTAIN A PERMIT OR PERMITS FROM THE CITY TO INSTALL A
NETWORK NODE, NODE SUPPORT POLE OR TRANSPORT FACILITY IN A CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
PUBLICRIGHT-OF-WAY
Owner: Owner Phone
Owner Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip:
Contractor: Cont. Phone #:( �
Contractor Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip:
Job Site Addresses:
Description of work:
Is any network node being installed in a City municipal park?
Is any network node being installed in a residential area?
The permit allplicant must submit the following information with this al2plication:
I. Applicable construction and engineering drawings of the facilities to be installed.
2. Any additional information to confirm that the applicant will comply with the City's
Design Manual and Right-of-Way Management Ordinance.
3. A certificate that the proposed Network Node(s) comply with applicable Federal
Communications Commission regulations.
4. A certificate that the proposed Network Nodes will be placed into active commercial
service not later than the 601h day after the date of construction and final testing of each
Network Node.
5. A certificate of insurance confirming that the Owner and Contractor each have at least
$1,000,000.00 of general liability insurance coverage.
FEES FOR WIRELESS NETWORK FACILITIES PLACED IN CITY RIGHTS-OF-WAY:
$100.00 Application Fee Per Network Node
$250.00 Annual Public Right-of-Way Rate Per Network Node
$100.00 Application Fee Per Node Support Pole
$100.00 Application Fee Per Transfer Facility
$28.00 Monthly Rental Rate Per Network Node For Each Transfer Facility
$20.00 Annual Rental Rate For Collocation of Network Node Per Service Pole
APPLICANT HERERYACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ AND WILL COMPLY.
1. WITH THE CITYDESIGNMANUAL FOR THE INSTALLATION OFNETWORKNODES AND
NODE SUPPORT POLES,AND
2. WITH THE CITYRIGHT-OF-WAYMANAGEMENT ORDINANCE.
I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true & correct. All
provisions of law and ordinances governing this type of work will be complied with whether or not specified herein.
The granting of this permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any state law or
local ordinance regulating the installation of wireless telecommunication network nodes, node support poles, and
transfer facilities.
Name of Applicant: Applicant Signature:
Title:
Date:
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Delivered: Accepted By:
Application Fees for Network Nodes: $
Application Fees for Node Support Poles: $
Application Fees for Transfer Facilities: $
Annual Rental Rate for Network Nodes: $
Annual Rental Rate for Transfer Facilities: $
Annual Rental Rate for Collocation of Network Nodes on City Service Poles: $
PERMIT FEES AND ANNUAL RATE TOTAL: $