12.11.065 Siting hierarchy.
Siting of a WCF shall adhere to the siting hierarchy of this section. Where a lower ranking alternative is proposed, the applicant must file relevant information demonstrating that despite diligent efforts to adhere to the established hierarchy within the geographic search area, higher ranking options are not technically or physically feasible.
A. Example. A new WCF is proposed; the applicant demonstrates that the new WCF cannot be sited under hierarchy 1. The applicant then moves to hierarchy 2 and is able to propose a site.
B. Siting Hierarchy. A new WCF shall be located according to the following hierarchy:
1. Attached to an existing structure in which a WCF antenna is already attached, unless that structure is located in the right-of-way.
2. Located on a high voltage electrical transmission tower.
3. Collocated on an existing or replacement utility pole within a classified principal arterial right-of-way.
4. Collocated on an existing pole, field light, or municipal building within public parks, public open spaces, or on other publicly owned land and not located in the right-of-way.
5. Attached to the roof or side of any building in the commercial zones listed in BMC 12.11.040.
6. Attached to a utility pole in a minor arterial right-of-way.
7. Located on the roof of any commercial or mixed use building in the mixed use zones listed in BMC 12.11.040.
8. Located in a residentially zoned area on a parcel not used for residential purposes.
9. Located on a utility pole in a collector arterial right-of-way.
10. A monopole-style WCF with antennas in a canister or as otherwise camouflaged (e.g., monopine or stealth design) that is located within commercial zones as permitted in BMC 12.11.040.
11. A monopole-style WCF with antennas in a canister or as otherwise camouflaged (e.g., monopine or stealth design) that is located in public parks, public open spaces, or on other publicly owned land or property and not located in the right-of-way.
12. A monopole-style WCF with antennas in a canister or as otherwise camouflaged (e.g., monopine or stealth design) that is located in a residentially zoned area on a parcel not used for residential purposes and not located within the right-of-way.
13. A reasonable alternative similar to subsections (B)(1) through (12) of this section, as determined by the director.
C. When a WCF cannot meet any of the siting hierarchy options above and denial would constitute an effective prohibition of service, the WCF shall be located consistent with the provisions of BMC 12.11.040. (Ord. 2295 § 13, 2019; Ord. 2110 § 2 (Exh. B), 2013).