17.55.110 Review Process and Approval Criteria.
The following procedures shall be applicable to all new WCF applications as specified in the section:
A. All new WCF shall be reviewed under this chapter. Applications for new wireless and broadcast communication facilities WCF shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this section.
B. Approval Criteria. The city shall approve the application for a WCF on the basis that the proposal complies with the General Development Standards listed in this code above, and upon a determination that the following criteria are met:
1. The location is the least visible of other possible locations and design options that achieve approximately the same signal coverage objectives.
2. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed facility will be compatible with adjacent uses, residences, buildings, and structures, with consideration given to:
a. Scale, bulk, coverage and density;
b. The detrimental impact, if any, upon neighboring properties; The suitability of the site for the type and intensity of the proposed facility; and
c. Any other relevant impact of the proposed use in the setting where it is proposed (i.e., noise, glare, traffic, etc).
3. All required public facilities and services have adequate capacity as determined by the city, to serve the proposed wireless or broadcast communication facility; and
a. The city may impose any other reasonable condition(s) deemed necessary to achieve compliance with the approval standards, including designation of an alternate location, or if compliance with all of the applicable approval criteria cannot be achieved through the imposition of reasonable conditions, the application shall be denied.
b. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, the McMinnville city council may establish fees in amounts sufficient to recover all of the city’s costs in reviewing applications filed pursuant to this chapter, including retaining independent telecommunication or other professional consultants as may be necessary to review and evaluate any evidence offered as part of an application. Such fee may be imposed during the review of an application as deemed appropriate by the city planning department.