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CC 5-5-20 Study Session #1 Small Cell_Staff PresentationSTUDY SESSION 5/5/2020 SMALL CELL FACILITIES What are Small Cells? ●Wireless Antenna ●Placed on Streetlights ●Compared to typical Cell Tower: Smaller in size Lower power output Reduced coverage area Federal Limitations ●Health Concerns Cannot deny on health grounds if within FCC RF limits ●No Prohibitions Cannot create “impossible” rules ●“Shot Clocks” Cities have limited time to review What Has Cupertino Done? ●Set Reasonable Requirements ●Reviews Each Application ●Requires Public Notification ●Established Testing Policy ●Created Acceptable Design ●Works Closely with Providers 5 Stages of Permitting in Cupertino 1)Preliminary Assessment 2)Initial Submittal 3)Public Notification 4)Final Submittal 5)Permit Close Out Public Notification Comparisons Cupertino -300’ Radius –14 Days Campbell -300’ Radius –14 Days Los Altos -500’ Radius –10 Days Los Gatos -300’ Radius –20 Days Mountain View -300’ Radius –7 Days Palo Alto -600’ Radius –14 Days Saratoga -Adjacent Properties San Jose -250’ Radius –20 Days Sunnyvale -300’ Radius –14 Days https://www.cupertino.org/our-city/departments/public- works/permitting-development-services/small-cell-information City Web-based Notification & GIS Map Notable Differences from other Cities ●In Person Submittals ●Required Public Meetings ●Onsite Posting ●Spacing Restrictions ●Exceptions Required in Residential Zones ●Setbacks from Residential Structures ●Setbacks from Schools Recommended Updates ●Supplement design standards ●Create Application and Review Checklists ●Clarify spacing guidelines for carriers facilities ●Clarify MLA’s permit ROW, not PUE’s. ●Require posting on the pole ●Limit facilities within 20’ of residences ●Set min. and max. elevations for antennae ●Consider time and materials permitting fees Questions?