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Small Wireless Facilities Policy (City of Pleasanton) page 29 / 47 (1) Overhead Lines. The approval authority shall not approve any new overhead utility lines in underground utility districts. In areas with existing overhead lines, new communication lines shall be “overlashed” with existing communication lines. but service conduits shall be placed underground. No new overhead utility service drops shall be permitted to traverse any roadway used for vehicular transit. (2) Vertical Cable Risers. All cables, wires and other connectors must be routed through conduits within the pole or other support structure, and all conduit attachments, cables, wires and other connectors must be concealed from public view. To the extent that cables, wires and othe r connectors cannot be routed through the pole, such as with wood utility poles, applicants shall route them through external conduits or shrouds that have been finished to match the underlying pole. The applicant shall minimize the number and size of external conduits to the extent technically feasible. (3) Spools and Coils. To reduce clutter and deter vandalism, excess fiber optic or coaxial cables shall not be spooled, coiled or otherwise stored on the pole outside equipment cabinets or shrouds. Horseshoes and loops of excess wires are prohibited. (4) Electric Meters. Small wireless facilities shall use flat-rate electric service or other method that obviates the need for a separate above-grade electric meter. If flat-rate service (or any other method of service that would obviate the need for an electric meter) is not available, applicants may install a shrouded smart meter, or if a shrouded smart meter is not available, a separate meter pedestal per City standards. If the proposed project involves a surface-mounted equipment cabinet, an electric meter may be integrated with the cabinet, but the approval authority shall not approve a separate surface-mounted electric meter pedestal. In no case shall applicant be permitted to use electricity/power provided by a City-owned streetlight or City-owned circuit without separate written authorization from the City. (5) Existing Underground Conduits. To reduce unnecessary wear and tear on the public rights-of-way, applicants are encouraged to use existing conduits whenever available and technically feasible. Access to any conduit owned by the City shall be subject to a separate written agreement and the Director’s prior written approval, which the Director may withhold or condition as the Director deems necessary or appropriate to protect the City’s infrastructure, prevent interference with the City’s municipal functions and public health and safety. (e) Historic Resources. This policy shall not be construed or applied to limit the City’s authority to enforce other laws or regulations intended to protect or preserve Docusign Envelope ID: 51CE5BDE-55F1-4B3D-8865-17E5814CF0C5