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(1) A small wireless facility permit shall be obtained before any micro wireless facility, small wireless facility, or utility pole is installed, relocated, or otherwise modified.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) above, a small wireless facility permit is not required for:

a. Routine maintenance that does not impede or obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic within a right-of-way;

b. The replacement of a small wireless facility with a small wireless facility that is substantially similar or smaller in size; or

c. The installation, placement, maintenance, operation, or replacement of a micro wireless facility that is strung on a cable between existing utility poles in compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code.

(3) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the West Valley City Municipal Code, if a small wireless facility permit is obtained, no other City permit is required for the specific work described in the small wireless facility permit application.

(4) All small wireless facility permit applications shall be submitted on a form provided by the City and shall include the following:

a. The location of the work;

b. The size and purpose of the work;

c. The person, firm, or corporation performing the work;

d. The person, firm, or corporation for whom the work is being performed;

e. An agreement that the applicant shall comply with all applicable legal requirements, including but not limited to the City Engineering Standards;

f. An industry standard pole load analysis demonstrating that the utility pole can safely support the small wireless facility and all existing equipment on the utility pole;

g. Copies of all licenses required to perform the work, including but not limited to state licenses;

h. If a small wireless facility or micro wireless facility is to be collocated on a support structure not owned by the City, the written consent of the owner of the support structure;

i. Any and all information required by applicable laws, ordinances, and the City Engineering Standards;

j. Payment of all required fees;

k. Evidence of insurance in a minimum sum of $100,000, guaranteed by a corporation licensed to do business in the State of Utah as a surety company, to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City from any loss, liability, damage, or claim arising from or relating to any work described in or related to the application;

l. Evidence of a completion bond in an amount sufficient to guarantee the proper restoration of the right-of-way to its prior condition, but in no event less than $50,000, guaranteed by a corporation licensed to do business in the State of Utah as a surety company; and

m. Any other information required to verify compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and the City Engineering Standards.

(5) A small wireless facility permit application may include no more than 25 small wireless facilities or micro wireless facilities or 25 utility poles. The applicable fee shall be paid for each small wireless facility, micro wireless facility, or utility pole included in the application.

(6) A small wireless facility permit application shall be reviewed for completion within 30 days of receipt. Small wireless facility permit applications shall be approved or denied within 60 days of receipt of a complete application (for applications to collocate small wireless facilities) or within 105 days of receipt of a complete application (for applications for new, modified, or replacement utility poles).

(Ord. No. 18-32 Enacted 09/04/2018)