§ 3-221. Modifications and collocation applications.

(a)

Applications for collocation or modification of a wireless facility entitled to streamlined processing under O.C.G.A. § 36-66B-4, shall be reviewed for conformance with applicable site plan and building permit requirements, including zoning and land use conformity, but shall not otherwise be subject to the issuance of additional zoning, land use, or special use permit approvals beyond the initial zoning, land use, or special permit approvals issued for such wireless support structure or wireless facility.

(b)

Modifications and applications for proposed collocations qualify for permit streamlining if they meet the following requirements:

1.

The proposed modification or collocation shall not increase the overall height or width of the wireless support structure to which the wireless facilities are to be attached;

2.

The proposed modification or collocation shall not increase the dimensions of the equipment compound initially approved by the local governing authority;

3.

The proposed modification or collocation shall comply with applicable conditions of approval, if any, applied to the initial wireless facilities and wireless support structure, as well as any subsequently adopted amendments to such conditions of approval; and

4.

The proposed modification or collocation shall not exceed the applicable weight limits for the wireless support structure, as demonstrated by a letter from a structural engineer licensed to practice in this state. (Reference O.C.G.A. § 36-66B-4)

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)