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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3458 establishing design standards for wireless network node equipment in special design districts within the City, and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
In coordination with Ordinance No. 3457. This proposed ordinance establishes the basic design standards for Wireless Network Node equipment within special planned development districts within the City. The recent approval of SB1004 by the Texas Legislature severely limits the amount of control municipalities can have over the installation of Wireless Network Node equipment on existing utility poles within the City right-of-way. However SB1004 does give cities some ability to regulate this equipment installation in special design districts. The proposed Ordinance outlines these special design districts within the City and establishes a new Design Manual for future installation of Wireless Network Node equipment within these designated areas.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Staff strongly recommends adopting Ordinance No. 3458 establishing design standards for wireless network node equipment in special design districts.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3458 establishing design standards for wireless network node equipment in special design districts.
2. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3458 establishing design standards for wireless network node equipment in special design districts, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Information Memorandum
2. Ordinance No. 3458
3. Exhibit A
4. Exhibit B- Design Manual
5. Exhibit C- Examples