For Economic Development Committee [August 28th, 2024]
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
APPROVAL: Colby Cataldi, Director of Community Development
FROM: Sandra Robles, Senior Planner
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Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) No. 2024-0002-an Ordinance amending Chapter 11.22.090 of Chapter 11.22 "Wireless Telecommunications Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way" and adding Section 18.111.100 to Chapter 18.111 "Wireless Telecommunications Facilities" of the Rialto Municipal Code and "Guidelines for Batch Broadband Permit Processing".
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BACKGROUND
On March 23, 2010, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 1456, adding Section 18.111 "Wireless Telecommunications Facilities" to the Rialto Municipal Code requiring all new Facilities to be stealth in appearance. Staff has prepared a draft Ordinance (Exhibit A) with the proposed amendments updating Section 11.22.090 of Chapter 11.22 of the Rialto Municipal Code to address new owners or operators of wireless telecommunications facilities within the public right-of-way. The requested amendment also addresses these facilities located within private property under the newly established Section 18.111.100 of Chapter 18.111 of the Rialto Municipal Code (RMC). From time to time, it is important to reevaluate standards and modify or amend as needed.
Additionally, it is recommended to adopt a Resolution (Exhibit B) for the "Guidelines for Batch Broadband Permit Processing" to be in compliance with Assembly Bill ("AB") 965-signed into law on October 8, 2023. The Batch Broadband Permit Process requires cities to process two (2) or more broadband permit applications that are submitted at the same time, by the same applicant, and located within similar project sites be processed together. The intent of the guideline is to clarify the phrase "substantially similar broadband project sites".
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
From time to time, it is important to update the Rialto Municipal Code with the latest State an...
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