A. Any proposed change, modification, or addition to any existing WCF or SWF that does not qualify as an eligible facilities request shall require the issuance of a new WCF or SWF permit, pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. Such modifications include but are not limited to expanding or changing the antenna type, increasing the equipment enclosure, placing additional pole-mounted or ground-mounted equipment, or modifying the concealment elements.

B. This provision requiring a new permit does not apply to routine maintenance and repair of a WCF or SWF.

C. This provision also does not apply to the replacement of any portion of the WCF with similar equipment, as described in this chapter. Similarly, this provision does not apply to SWFs for the replacement of an antenna or equipment of similar size, weight, and height; provided, that such replacement does not (1) defeat the concealment elements used in the original deployment of the SWF; (2) does not impact the structural integrity of the pole; and/or (3) does not require pole replacement. Further, a new SWF permit shall not be required for replacing equipment within the equipment enclosure or reconfiguration of fiber or power to the small wireless facility.

D. While a new WCF or SWF permit may not be required, any routine maintenance, repair, or replacement shall comply with Chapter 17.02 BMC and the Bothell Standards, including the general standards applicable to the use of the rights-of-way described in BMC Title 17. As such, a right-of-way use permit may be required.

E. Following any modification, repair, or replacement to a WCF or SWF that changes or may change the radio frequency radiation, the permittee must submit a copy of a revised non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (NIER) report. The revised report must be submitted to the city within 30 days following the update of the facility. (Ord. 2295 § 29, 2019; Ord. 2110 § 2 (Exh. B), 2013; Ord. 1733 § 7, 1998. Formerly 12.11.110).