AGENDA DATE: 11/17/2021
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Personal Wireless Services Facilities Ordinance Study
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Work session to discuss and approve the scope of work to be included in the Request For Proposals (RFP) to study existing regulations and potentially amend the regulations for Personal Wireless Service Facilities (PWSF).
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Filardo, Rapp, Fritz
PRESENTER (S): Bill Fritz
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Community Development work plan includes reviewing the Personal Wireless Service Facilities regulations. This work is intended to be completed by a consultant. The Board of Supervisors has allocated $100,000 to this effort.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Engaged Citizens - Successfully engage citizens so that local government reflects their values and aspirations.
DISCUSSION: The Board of Supervisors has prioritized the evaluation of potential amendments to the Personal Wireless Service Facility (PWSF) regulations. The County adopted a PWSF policy in 2000 and a complete overhaul of the regulations in 2004. The policy has not been revisited since 2000 and updates to the regulations have been largely limited to addressing changes in technology, court actions and changes in State and Federal regulations. The proposed review of PWSF regulations will be the first comprehensive review in 20 years. Prior to preparing and releasing the RFP, staff is seeking confirmation from the Board of Supervisors as to the scope of the project and the public engagement process incorporated into the review process. Staff is proposing to include a review process that will include:
* Meeting with public using public engagement best practices
* Meeting with wireless industry
* Planning Commission Public Hearing
* Board of Supervisors Public Hearing
A resolution of intent to amend the Zoning Ordinance will be presented to the Board for cons...
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