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18.110.140 18.110.140 Noise. A. All personal wireless service facilities shall be constructed and operated in such a manner as to minimize the amount of noise impacts to residents of nearby homes and the users of recreational areas, such as public parks and trails. Noise attenuation measures shall be required for all air - conditioning units. Backup generators shall only be operated during power outages and for testing and maintenance purposes. At any time, noise attenuation measures may be required by the zoning administrator when deemed necessary. B. Testing and maintenance activities of personal wireless service facilities which generate audible noise shall occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., weekdays (Monday through Friday, non - holiday) excluding emer- gency repairs, unless allowed at other times by the zoning administrator. Testing and maintenance activities which do not generate audible noise may occur at any time, unless otherwise approved by the zoning administra- tor. (Ord. 1743 § 1, 1998) 18.110.150 Interference. All personal wireless service facilities shall be operated in a manner which complies with the Federal Communi- cation Commission's regulations regarding signal interference. (Ord. 1743 § 1, 1998) 18.110.160 Maintenance and safety. A. Personal wireless service facilities shall comply with all Federal Communications Commission and California Public Utilities Commission requirements. B. All personal wireless service providers shall provide signage, as required by the zoning administrator, which shall identify the name and phone number of the personal wireless service provider for use in case of an emergency. 1. The design, materials, colors, and location of the identification signs shall be subject to zoning administra- tor review and approval. 2. If at any time a new personal wireless service provider takes over operation of an existing personal wireless service facility, the new personal wireless service provider shall notify the planning division of the change in operation within 30 days and the required and approved signs shall be updated within 30 days to reflect the name and phone number of the new wireless service provider. The colors, materials and design of the updated signs shall match those of the required and approved signs. C. In addition to providing visual screening, each antenna site may be required to provide warning signs, fencing, anticlimbing devices, or other techniques to achieve the same end to control access to the facilities in order to prevent unauthorized access and vandalism. However, the use of fencing shall not unnecessarily add to the visual impact of the facility, and the design of the fencing and other access control devices shall be subject to zoning administrator review and approval. All signs shall be legible from a distance of at least 10 feet from the personal wireless service facility. No sign shall be greater than two square feet in size. D. All personal wireless service facilities, including, but not limited to, antennas, towers, equipment cabinets, struc- tures, accessory structures, and signs shall be maintained by the wireless service provider in good condition. This shall include keeping all personal wireless service facilities graffiti -free and maintaining security fences in good condition. E. All personal wireless service facilities shall be required to be reviewed by an electrical engineer licensed by the state. I. Within 45 days of initial operation or modification of a personal wireless service facility, the personal wire- less service provider shall submit to the planning division a written certification by an electrical engineer licensed by the state that the personal wireless service facility, including the actual radio frequency radia- tion of the facility, is in compliance with the application submitted, any conditions imposed, and all other provisions of this chapter in order to continue operations past the 45 -day period. At the personal wireless service provider's expense, the zoning administrator may employ on behalf of the city an independent technical expert to confirnt and periodically reconfirm compliance with the provisions of this chapter. (Pleasanton supp. No. 3, 1 -10) 678