§ 27-52. At-grade or below-grade communication facility permit conditions.

(a)

Newly installed at-grade and below-grade communications facilities may be placed and maintained within the public rights-of-way subject to the county's consideration of the following standards and minimum requirements:

(1)

Sufficiency of space to accommodate present and pending applications for use of the public rights-of-way. The sufficiency of space to accommodate all of the present and pending applications to place wireless support structures, utility poles, and other at-grade and below-grade structures within the subject area of the public rights-of-way;

(2)

Sufficiency of space to accommodate the need for projected public improvements. The sufficiency of space to accommodate county plans for public improvements or projects adopted as part of its capital improvements plan or other approved capital improvements lists as part of the Pasco County Comprehensive Plan;

(3)

Impact on traffic and traffic and pedestrian safety. The impact on traffic and traffic and pedestrian safety will be evaluated by the county. The evaluation will include, without limitation, potential traffic interference on the safe and efficient movement of people and property that will endanger the health, safety and general welfare of the public, interference with sight lines or clear zones for transportation, pedestrians or public safety purposes;

(4)

Impact on existing communications facilities and utilities. The impact upon existing communications facilities and utilities in the public rights-of-way; and

(5)

Applicable laws. Applicable laws, county ordinances, codes, and regulations governing placement or maintenance of communications facilities within the public rights-of-way, including the general permit conditions in section 27-8, the permit conditions in section 27-51, and the neighborhood compatibility standards in section 27-53.

(b)

A permit for a proposed newly installed at-grade or below-grade communications facility shall remain effective for one year. The county administrator or designee may extend the expiration date of the permit for good cause.

(Ord. No. 17-51, § 3, 12-12-17)