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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO

ITEM/TOPIC:   Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2018, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending Title 12 of the Vail Town Code by the Addition of a New Chapter 27 of Title 12, Concerning Wireless Service Facilities.

PRESENTER(S):   Justin Lightfield, Planner

ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:   Approve, approve with amendments or deny Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2018 upon second reading.

BACKGROUND:   The purpose of the Wireless Service Facilities Ordinance is to align the Vail Town Code with state and federal requirements. These regulations will continue to allow the location of wireless service facilities in the Town while protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community. These regulations will also require the Town to continue to act on applications for the location of wireless service facilities within a reasonable time, will continue to encourage co-location of wireless service facilities, and will continue to prevent unreasonable discrimination among providers of functionally equivalent services. The Town of Vail Community Development Department worked with Town Attorney to develop a comprehensive ordinance in conjunction with the most recent state and federal regulations.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:   Staff recommends that the Vail Town Council approve, on the second reading, Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2018.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Ordinance No. 8 Series of 2018 Staff Memorandum
Attachment A - Ordinance No. 8, Series 2018
Attachment B - Redlined Ordinance No. 8, Series 2018
Attachment C - PEC Staff Memorandum, 03-26-2018
Attachment D - PEC Minutes, 03-26-2018
Attachment E - Site Photos of existing wireless service facilities