Wireless service providers use various methodologies and analyses, including geographically based computer software, to determine the specific technical parameters of their services and low power mobile radio service facilities, such as expected coverage area, antenna configuration, topographic constraints that affect signal paths, etc. In certain instances, a third party expert may need to review the technical data submitted by a provider. The city may require a technical review as part of a permitting process. The costs of the technical review shall be borne by the provider.
The selection of the third party expert may be by mutual agreement between the provider and the city, or at the discretion of the city with a provision for the provider and interested parties to comment on the proposed expert and review its qualifications. The expert review is intended to address interference and public safety issues and be a site- specific review of technical aspects of the facilities or a review of the provider's methodology and equipment used and not a subjective review of the site which was selected by a provider. Based on the results of the expert review, the city may require changes to the provider's application. The expert review shall address the following:
A. The accuracy and completeness of submissions;
B. The applicability of analysis techniques and methodologies;
C. The validity of conclusions reached;
D. Compliance with this code; and
E. Any specific technical issues designated by the city.
(Ord. 746 § 32, 1997; Ord. 952 § 4, 2002; Ord. 1644 § 17, 2020)