12.11.060 Contents of complete application.
An application for a WCF permit is complete for the purposes of this section when it has been determined by the city to contain the information described below in addition to the standard application information required under BMC Title 11, Administration of Development Regulations; provided, however, that eligible facilities requests are governed by Article III of this chapter. The permit fee shall be established by resolution of the city council. A complete application is sufficient for continued processing even though additional information may be required or modifications may subsequently be made. The city’s determination of completeness shall not preclude the city from requesting additional information or studies, either at the time of the notice of completeness or subsequently if new information is required or substantial changes in the application occur. A complete application for a WCF shall contain:
A. A complete application form, permit fee, and attachments signed and dated by the owner/agent. The application shall be on a standardized form provided by the city;
B. The name, address, phone number and signature of the applicant or authorized representative;
C. A complete legal description of the subject property;
D. Locational maps, including:
1. A vicinity map showing the location of the proposed WCF and the location of any existing WCFs of the licensed carrier within the service area when applying the siting hierarchy in BMC 12.11.065;
2. A map depicting the area immediately around the proposed site, showing the zoning designation of the subject property and of all adjacent properties;
E. Site plans, drawn to scale, depicting the proposed and existing improvements on the property. The site plans shall include drawings which include a plan view and elevations, and contain the following information, to the extent applicable:
1. Dimensions and shape of the lot, and street names;
2. Location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings and structures, including setbacks;
3. Circulation. Adjacent street improvements, curb cut locations for ingress and egress, and parking layout in accordance with the applicable portions of Chapters 12.16, 17.05, 17.06, and 17.09 BMC; provided, however, that the requirements of BMC 12.16.120(A) and (B) shall not apply to WCFs;
4. Existing and proposed landscaping, in accordance with this chapter, including the location of significant trees with a caliper diameter exceeding eight inches as measured four feet above grade;
5. Existing watercourses, critical areas, utility lines, easements, deed restrictions, rockeries, and other built or natural features restricting use of the subject property;
6. Preliminary grading plan depicting proposed and existing grades at five-foot contours if grading is proposed in conjunction with the proposed WCF;
7. Storm drainage, sidewalks, and exterior lighting;
8. Elevations for all proposed improvements on the site;
F. Color photographs of the existing site, and computer-generated color photographs depicting the proposed WCF incorporated into the site (photosimulations, or photosims). At least one color photograph and one color photosim shall be provided depicting the site as viewed from each adjacent public right-of-way;
G. A description of the support structure or building upon which the WCF is proposed to be located, and detailed description of the design and configuration of the WCF;
H. A statement of whether excess space will be incorporated into the design and configuration of the structure or building, whether excess space will remain after installation of the proposed WCF, and whether such excess space shall be leased;
I. Information necessary to determine the intended service area of the WCF;
J. Design information, including equipment brochures, color and material boards, and dimensional information;
K. The applicant shall submit a sworn declaration signed by an RF engineer with knowledge of the proposed project affirming that the WCF will be compliant with all FCC and other governmental regulations in connection with human exposure to radio frequency emissions for every frequency at which the facility and associated wireless backhaul will operate. If facilities that emit RF necessary to the WCF are to be provided by another provider, the right-of-way use permit or building permit to deploy such facilities shall be contingent on submittal of an RF certification by the other provider for any such facilities which produce RF emissions. If such facilities will emit RF emissions, this additional RF certification shall address the cumulative impact of the RF emissions and certify compliance with federal requirements. A modification of a facility by an eligible facilities request requires a new RF certification;
L. Necessary information for review of environmental impacts, in accordance with BMC Title 14, Environment;
M. Application fee and environmental trust fee (if subject to SEPA review);
N. Compliance with the design and locational requirements of this chapter, as well as the Bothell Standards, if applicable, and with the transportation requirements (e.g., pedestrian accessible routes, clear zones, site distance);
O. A completed application for all related permits and approvals, including a right-of-way placement permit application under Chapter 17.24 BMC if the WCF is to be located within a public right-of-way;
P. The director may waive any of the specific submittal requirements set forth in this section when determined by the director to be unnecessary for review of the application; and
Q. Such other information as the director, in his/her discretion, shall deem appropriate to effectively evaluate the application based on technical, engineering, and aesthetic considerations. (Ord. 2295 § 12, 2019; Ord. 2110 § 2 (Exh. B), 2013; Ord. 1733 § 7, 1998).