A. New Facilities. A wireless service facility (WSF) permit or wireless conditional use permit (WCUP) is required prior to the site preparation, construction, or installation of any new wireless service facility. The permit required in each zone is specified in AMC 19.68.190.

B. Colocating Facilities. A wireless service facility (WSF) permit or wireless conditional use permit (WCUP) is required in every zone prior to the colocation of any wireless service facility and is required for modifications that qualify as a substantial change. Colocations involving modifications under subsection (C) of this section are exempt from this requirement.

C. Nonsubstantial Change. A modification to an existing facility that involves the addition, removal, and/or replacement of transmission equipment that meets the criteria for a nonsubstantial change as set forth in AMC 19.68.060 must submit an eligible facility request application. A WSF or WCUP will not be required for these types of modifications.

D. Substantial Change. A modification to an existing facility that involves the addition, removal, and/or replacement of transmission equipment that is a substantial change as defined in AMC 19.68.050 is subject to the requirements for new facilities or colocations as applicable.

E. No wireless service facility permit may be issued under this chapter unless the applicant demonstrates compliance with the terms, conditions and performance standards set forth in this chapter. Any WCUP must also meet the criteria for said use permits set forth in AMC 19.68.130.

F. A building permit is also required for any new wireless facility or colocating facility. (Ord. 3038 § 3, 2019)