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(a) Preface. To expedite the review process for Small Cell Permit applications, <br /> promote uniform aesthetics in the public rights-of-way and encourage collaborative <br /> designs among applicants and the City that blend with surrounding environment, <br /> the City strongly encourages, but does not require preapproved designs. This <br /> Section 13 sets out the process to establish or repeal a preapproved design and <br /> the review procedures and findings applicable to these applications. <br /> (b) No Shot Clock Commencement. This preapproved design process, including <br /> any application submittals, conferences, meetings, or hearings, does not, and shall <br /> not be deemed to, commence any shot clocks. The procedures and requirements <br /> of this Section 13 are not intended for applications for authorization to place, <br /> construct or modify any small wireless facility. <br /> (c) Applications for Preapproved Designs. This Section 13(b) sets out the process <br /> and requirements to establish a new preapproved design for use in future <br /> applications for Small Cell Permits. <br /> (1) Application Form and Content. The Director shall prepare, publish and <br /> maintain an application form for requests to establish a preapproved design. In <br /> addition to all other requirements specified by the Director, the application shall <br /> include (A) scaled conceptual plans and drawings; (B) photo simulations that <br /> depict the proposed preapproved design in typical locations within the City; and <br /> (C) an application fee adopted by City Council resolution, or if no preapproved <br /> design application fee has been adopted, then the applicant must submit a <br /> signed written statement that acknowledges that the applicant will be required <br /> to submit a deposit estimated by the Director to reimburse the City for its <br /> reasonable costs incurred in connection with the application within 10 business <br /> days after the City issues a written demand for reimbursement. Additional <br /> deposits shall be required if the deposit is inadequate and must be replenished. <br /> If the deposit exceeds the actual costs, the difference will be returned to the <br /> applicant. <br /> (2) Pre-Application Conferences. The Director shall provide prospective <br /> applicants with the opportunity to schedule and attend a pre-application <br /> conference with City staff. The pre-application conference is intended to <br /> streamline the review process through informal discussion that includes, <br /> without limitation, any latent issues in connection with the proposed <br /> preapproved design, such as compliance with generally applicable rules for <br /> public health and safety; potential stealth or concealment issues or concerns <br /> (if applicable); coordination with other City departments and/or divisions <br /> responsible for application review; and application completeness issues. To <br /> mitigate unnecessary delays due to application incompleteness, applicants are <br /> encouraged (but not required) to bring any draft applications or other materials <br /> so that City staff may provide informal feedback and guidance about whether <br /> such applications or other materials may be incomplete or unacceptable. The <br /> Director shall use reasonable efforts to provide the applicant with an <br /> Small Wireless Facilities Policy (City of Pleasanton) page 30/47 <br />