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Approval of a franchise, small cell permit and/or other approval referenced in this chapter are conditioned on the following requirements:

(1) Satisfy applicable bulk requirements such as noise and light regulations.

(2) Comply with adopted design and concealment standards, applicable to replacement utility poles and new utility poles in a design zone or undergrounded areas district.

(3) Obtain the written approval of the owner of any utility pole for the installation of its facilities on such utility pole. Approval of a franchise does not authorize attachment to city-owned utility poles or other structures.

(4) Unless specifically provided for in a franchise, obtain a lease from the city to utilize the city’s ground space for the installation of any new pole, a replacement utility pole over 60 feet or to locate any new ground based structure, base station or other attendant equipment on city right-of-way or city property.

(5) Comply with all city construction standards and state and federal codes when operating in the right-of-way and obtain a required permit to enter the right-of-way.

(6) A franchise which includes a facility which is not exempt from SEPA review shall be processed in the provisions of this chapter.

(7) Small cell facilities approved pursuant to this chapter shall be considered as an outright permitted use when located within the right-of-way. (Ord. 1469 § 6 (Att. E), 2019).