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Regulatory – Colorado Wireless Association
Regulatory	COWA	2017-07-12T11:06:50+00:00
Colorado Small Cell Bill is Now Law
Colorado 2017 Small Cell Bill Now Law
UAVS, Towers and Part 107 Guest Blog
Guest Blog, UAVS Towers and PART 107
An Update on the FCC and Small Cells, 2017-04-10
When someone mentions Senate Bill (SB) 152 in relation to telecommunications in Colorado they are referring to a law passed by the Colorado legislature in 2005. SB 152 can be viewed at: http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics2005a/csl.nsf/billcontainers/FA216226F45192FE87256F41007B483C/$FILE/152_enr.pdf. As Colorado law, SB 152 is codified in the Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 29 concerning Local Government, in Article 27 concerning […]
Federal Agencies, Rules, and
Department of Agriculture USFS
Services CDC//NCHS/NHS
Department of the Interior BLM
Department of the Interior NPS
Department of the Interior USFWS
Legislative Branch, House of
Legislative Branch, Senate
National Government Associations
State of Colorado Agencies, Rules,
Major Front Range County Planning
Agencies, and Codes
Major Front Range Municipalities
FEDERAL AGENCIES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
Department of Agriculture, United States Forest Service (USFS)
Communication Site Special Uses Administration
https://www.fs.fed.us/specialuses/special_comm.shtml
Application Process for Telecommunications Projects on Federal
https://www.ntia.doc.gov/legacy/FROWsite/rowapplprocess.htm
Agency Staff Contacts for Telecom Projects in Federal Right of Way
https://www.ntia.doc.gov/legacy/FROWsite/rowagycontacts.htm
Inter-Departmental (Government) Radio Advisory Committee
https://www.ntia.doc.gov/page/interdepartment-radio-advisory-committee-irac
https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/irac_membership_list_feb._19_2016.pdf
National Center for Health Statistics, Division of Health
Wireless Substitution Report 2016
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhis/earlyrelease/wireless201605.pdf
Wireless Substitution Report 2012
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ppt/nchs2012/li-20_blumberg.pdf
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
Tribal Leaders Contact Information
https://www.bia.gov/tribalmap/DataDotGovSamples/tld_map.html
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Communications Site Management Web Page
https://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/more/lands/communication_sites.html
Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS)
https://www.nps.gov/nr/shpolist.htm
TPHO Program
https://www.nps.gov/thpo/
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS)
Communications Tower Site Evaluation Form
https://www.fws.gov/habitatconservation/TOWER_SITE_EVALUATION_FORM.pdf
Voluntary Guidelines for Communications Tower Design, Siting,
https://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/management/usfwscommunicationtowerguidance.pdf
Drones/ Unmanned Aircraft Part 107 Fact Sheet
Summary of Rule 107 for Unmanned Aircraft
Notice Criteria Tool (to determine if a filing is required under
FAA Part 77 Regulations)
The requirements for filing proposed
structures with the Federal Aviation Administration depend on several
factors, including: tower height, proximity to an airport, tower
location, and proposed frequencies. For FAA Part 77 regulations see:
CFR Title 14 Part 77.9. Specifically, you must file with the FAA at
least 45 days prior to construction if:
â¢ The structure will exceed 200ft
â¢ The structure will be in proximity
to an airport and exceed the slope ratio
â¢ The structure involves construction
of a traverse-way (i.e. highway, railroad, waterway etc…) and once
adjusted upward with the appropriate vertical distance would exceed a
standard of 77.9(a) or (b)
â¢ The structure will emit
frequencies, and doesnât meet FAA Co-location Policy
â¢ The proposed structure is in an
instrument landing approach zone and might exceed the criteria in
part 77 Subpart C
â¢ The proposed structure would be in
proximity to a navigation facility and might impact air navigation
â¢ The proposed structure is on an
airport or heliport property
â¢ If filing has been requested by the
Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration (Form 7460-1 &
https://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/form/faa_form_7460-1_2017.pdf
Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration (Form 7460-2
Supplemental Notice)
https://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/form/faa_form_7460-2_2017.pdf
Tower Marking and Lighting Regulations 70/7460 1L Advisory
Circular Marking and Lighting (Revised 01/04/2017)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Continued Tower Marking and
Lighting Frequency Asked Questions 70/7460 1L Advisory Circular
Marking and Lighting FAQs (01/04/2017)
https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=malFAQs
Antenna Height Above Average Terrain Calculator
https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/haat-calculator#block-menu-block-4
Antenna Site Registration Home Page
Search for Existing Antenna Structures
National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) Fact Sheet
https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/NEPA_Factsheet_111816.pdf
Historic Preservation Section 106 Process
Section 106 Review Process Fees- http://www.achp.gov/feesin106.pdf
First Amendment to Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for the
Collocation of
https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-16-900A1.pdf
Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for the Collocation of Wireless
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2015-title47-vol1/pdf/CFR-2015-title47-vol1-part1-appB.pdf
Advisory Council for Historic Preservation-
https://www.broadbandmap.gov/technology
National Broadband Plan, 2015 (Pole Attachment)
https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-15-151A1.pdf
Pole Attachment Rules, 2012 Section 224,
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title47/pdf/USCODE-2011-title47-chap5-subchapII-partI-sec224.pdf
Pole Attachment Rules, 2007
https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-07-187A1.pdf
https://www.fcc.gov/general/tower-and-antenna-siting
Elevation Certificate Fact Sheet
https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1428941960043-a8f37b7e3af25f47396bbff04e7bf036/FEMA-HFIAA_ECFActSheet_040715.pdf
https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1465916361274-cb8abe5807f45b0670805d3048305ab1/FF086_0_33_ElevationCert_2015_Edition_Reader.pdf
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr3630enr/pdf/BILLS-112hr3630enr.pdf
Legislative Branch, House of Representatives
US House or Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee
https://energycommerce.house.gov/subcommittees/communications-and-technology-115th-congress
Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation and the
https://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/communicationstechnologyandtheinternet
FCC Oversight Hearing, March 1, 2017
http://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/3/oversight-of-the-federal-communications-commission
https://www.naruc.org/
(NARUC) Subcommittee on Telecommunications
http://members.naruc.org/4DCGI/committees/Roles.html?Action=Show_Comm_Roles&CommCode=NARUC73
National Association of Tribal Preservation Historic Officerâs
National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officerâs
http://ncshpo.org/directory/
American Land Title Association (ALTA) & National Society of
Professional Surveyors (NSPS)
Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Surveys
http://www.alta.org/policy-forms/
Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA NSPS Land Title
Surveys (02-23-16)
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora-broadband-fund/2016-grant-awards
Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Public Utility
Commission (PUC)
https://www.colorado.gov/dora/puc
PUC on Telecommunications
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/telecommunications
https://www.codot.gov/business/permits/accesspermits
https://www.codot.gov/business/manuals/right-of-way/Chapter%207%20-%20Property%20Management/Chapter%207%20-%20Property%20Managemen%20Manual%20pdf
Utilities and Special Use Permits
https://www.codot.gov/business/permits/utilitiesspecialuse
Legislative Branch, General Assembly
http://www.historycolorado.org/archaeologists/office-archaeology-historic-preservation
SHPO, Section 106 Compliance
http://www.historycolorado.org/oahp/section-106-compliance
STATE AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATIONS
http://ccionline.org/cci/
Colorado Municipal League on Telecommunications
https://www.cml.org/issues.aspx?taxid=11124
https://drcog.org/
MAJOR FRONT RANGE COUNTIES
https://www.adcogov.org/
https://www.adcogov.org/development-services
https://www.adcogov.org/development-standards-regulations
http://www.co.arapahoe.co.us/index.aspx?nid=519
http://www.co.arapahoe.co.us/index.aspx?NID=620
http://www.bouldercounty.org/property/build/pages/luplanningmain.aspx
http://www.bouldercounty.org/property/build/pages/lucode.aspx
http://www.douglas.co.us/government/departments/community-development/
http://adm.elpasoco.com/Development%20Services/Pages/default.aspxPlanning
http://adm.elpasoco.com/CommunityServices/planning/Pages/default.aspx
http://adm.elpasoco.com/Development%20Services/Pages/LandDevelopmentCode2016.aspx
http://jeffco.us/planning-and-zoning/
http://jeffco.us/planning-and-zoning/regulations/land-development-regulation/
http://jeffco.us/planning-and-zoning/regulations/zoning-resolution/
http://www.larimer.org/planning/
http://www.larimer.org/planning/planning/landuse/
https://www.weldgov.com/departments/planning_and_zoning
https://www.municode.com/library/co/weld_county/codes/charter_and_county_code?nodeId=CH23ZOMAJOR
FRONT RANGE MUNICIPALITIES
http://broomfield.org/
http://broomfield.org/211/Community-Development
http://broomfield.org/290/Planning
http://broomfield.org/1979/Zoning
http://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-development-services.html
Planning Review Lead times, 1 st Quarter 2017
https://www.denvergov.org/content/dam/denvergov/Portals/696/documents/review-times.pdf
Telecommunications Zoning Guide
https://www.denvergov.org/content/dam/denvergov/Portals/696/documents/Commercial_Zoning/Zoning_Guide_Telecomm.pdf
https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/community-planning-and-development/zoning/denver-zoning-code.html
The following are COWA recommendations intended to apply to local government regulation impacting deployment of wireless networks. These principals represent ideals which the Association seeks to achieve during discussions with jurisdictions.
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Regulations should encourage deployment of wireless infrastructure by all wireless carriers utilizing any wireless technology.
Importance of Wireless Networks
Consumers and businesses increasingly rely on wireless networks and the services and devices the network facilitates. Wireless networks are increasingly displacing other communication technologies. Wireless networks serve a vital role in social and economic welfare, and public safety such as E911. Regulations should encourage and promote network deployment to achieve network coverage and capacity objectives.
Promote a level playing field among all communication technologies through technologically and competitively neutral regulations.
Wireless network site selection is a highly technical and complex evaluation and decision-making process. The process requires application of field study and computerized modeling techniques incorporating proprietary network data and customer traffic demands. The evaluation cannot be accurately duplicated by 3rd party “experts”. Site selection and development incurs a substantial initial investment and substantial ongoing operations expense. Thus, “second guessing” carrier site selection or review of carrier site selection by “experts” which lack necessary tools and data is inappropriate and should be avoided.
Access to Public Rights-Of-way
Colorado Revised Statutes 38-5.5-101 et seq. grant right of access by telecommunications providers to occupy and utilize the public rights-of-way. Access must be provided on a competitively neutral basis without disadvantage, or create unreasonable requirements for entry. The amount of fees is limited and may not exceed costs directly incurred by jurisdictions.
Zoning in the Public Rights-Of-way
Local jurisdictions have authority to apply zoning within the public rights-of-way but rarely do so. Alternatively, local jurisdictions typically have displaced zoning regulation of the public rights-of-way with separate rights-of way regulations, standards and specifications. Wireless carriers advocate the uniform application of right-of-way regulations as applied to all regulated users. Application of zoning regulations uniquely to wireless facilities when applied in the public right-of-way is unacceptable. Such inconsistency does not conform to the uniformity requirements of zoning law, and is likely inconsistent with the intent of C.R.S. 38-5.5-101 et seq.
Due to zoning regulations, early wireless network deployment encouraged coverage in commercial and industrial zones, and highway corridors. Residential coverage has suffered. Regulations should enable widespread deployment of wireless facilities sufficient to deliver high quality coverage and with abundant capacity to all residential areas. In recognition of the unique design sensitivity of facilities serving residential areas, specific strategies should be deployed by jurisdictions to accommodate and promote deployment. Strategies can include use of the public rights-of-way; local government and special district facilities and grounds; school districts and churches; and a right to attach to residential structures applying suitable residential design elements.
COWA acknowledges that the primary public concern of wireless facility placement is visual impact. Accordingly, COWA concurs with local government regulations intended to mitigate adverse visual impacts provided such measures are consistent with the following:
a. Visual impact mitigation techniques are appropriate to the neighborhood composition or zoning classification.
b. Visual impact mitigation requirements are intended to reduce the size of facilities or reduce visibility by shielding facilities by appropriate screening.
c. COWA seeks to avoid design regulations intended to disguise wireless facilities only by posing as design forms that do not look like wireless facilities, and specifically, design forms that increase visual impact.
Visual Impact Mitigation Regulatory Process
The primary purpose of wireless regulation is to mitigate visual impact. As single purpose regulation, complex and lengthy processes are unnecessary. COWA urges simple, straightforward wireless regulations and process commensurate with this objective.
Multicarrier deployment Strategies
COWA advocates regulations that enable flexibility for deployments in proximity by multiple carriers to best mitigate visual impacts. This may include encouraging colocations on existing sites, other structures, or designs through streamlined procedures.
In order to mitigate visual impacts, COWA advocates placement of freestanding wireless facilities upon parcels away from view. This objective is usually best achieved by avoiding siting and setback requirements for wireless infrastructure far from property lines and should be no more stringent than for other similar structures.
The potential for structural failure of wireless facilities is not greater than other manmade structures, and typically involve geotechnical analysis, engineered foundations and engineered structures. Setback fall zones should be no more stringent than for other similar structures.
In addition to jurisdiction permits, wireless carriers typically must negotiate property rights to utilize private property. Regulations should provide sufficient flexibility reflecting carrier ability to acquire property rights.
Wireless facilities have parallels to the design and placement of many forms of development. COWA advocates uniformity and consistency with existing regulations applicable to similar structures and land uses, and resists restrictive regulations that are unique to wireless facilities. Jurisdiction review processes applicable to wireless facilities should fall within existing, standardized zoning procedures. Examples of unacceptable procedures include: any review process based on “hardship” such as a variance; and conditional or regulatory limits on the length of approvals which lapse and require renewal.
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