Title
Be it hereby Ordained that Chapter 6 of the Revised Ordinances of 1991 be amended relative to Installation of Small Cell Facilities on Utility Poles.
Body
Be it hereby Ordained that Chapter 6 of the Revised Ordinances of 1991 be amended by establishing Section 6.49, Installation of Small Cell Facilities on Utility Poles.
Proposed Ordinance:
6.49 Siting and Installation of Wireless Communications Equipment
(1). This regulation sets forth the requirements for siting and installation of wireless communications systems and equipment in, on and along public rights of way and public airspace in the City of Malden and is applicable to any entity other than the City of Malden.
(2). Siting and installation contemplates use of existing, non-municipal utility poles or structures and does not contemplate installation of new poles or structures. Installation of new poles or structures in and along public rights of way, or use of municipally owned poles shall require a separate license agreement approved by the City of Malden between the Provider and the City of Malden. A municipal pole or structure includes, without limitation, any pole, building, facility, transportation device or sign, or traffic light or sign, or other structure owned by the City of Malden.
(3) This regulation is intended to and shall apply prospectively to all pending petitions under review and all petitions filed. This regulation is intended to and shall apply retroactively to all previously approved petitions and installed wireless communications systems presently located in, on and along public rights of way and public airspace located in the City of Malden.
6.49.01 Definitions:
(1). "Wireless Communications Equipment" means any equipment, systems and/or facilities associated with wireless transmission services in direct contact with, attached, and/or supported by a structure or utility pole, including, without limitation: radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable...
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