§ 263-18. Action on an application for a wireless telecommunications facilities permit.

A. 

The City will undertake a review of an application pursuant to this chapter in a timely fashion, consistent with its responsibilities, and shall act within a reasonable period of time given the relative complexity of the application and the circumstances, with due regard for the public's interest and need to be involved, and the applicant's desire for a timely resolution.

B. 

The City may refer any application or part thereof to any advisory, other committee or commission for a nonbinding recommendation.

C. 

After the public hearing and after formally considering the application, the City may approve, approve with conditions, or deny a permit. Its decision shall be in writing and shall be supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record. The burden of proof for the granting of the permit shall always be upon the applicant.

D. 

If the City approves the wireless telecommunications facilities permit, then the applicant shall be notified of such approval in writing within 10 calendar days of the City's action, and the permit shall be issued within 30 days after such approval. Except for necessary building permits and subsequent certificates of compliance, once a permit has been granted hereunder, no additional permits or approvals from the City, such as site plan or zoning approvals, shall be required by the City for the wireless telecommunications facilities covered by the permit.

E. 

If the City denies the wireless telecommunications facilities permit, then the applicant shall be notified of such denial in writing within 10 calendar days of the City's action.