Recommended approval (Jan 2026) · Council outcome not on recordOther

Crown Castle small-cell modifications aerial waiver

Description

Staff reviewed how the small-cell equipment fits existing poles — mostly on the west side — and recommended approval within what the city is allowed to regulate.

Impact summary

More small-cell equipment on existing poles, which can improve wireless coverage but adds hardware to neighborhood utility poles.

Applicant

Name: Crown Castle

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote

Recommended approval (Jan 2026) · Council outcome not on record

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed Jan 7, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jan 7, 2026Recommended approval

Board of Public Works - Jan 7, 2026

Staff reviewed how the small-cell equipment fits existing poles — mostly on the west side — and recommended approval within what the city is allowed to regulate.

Related issues (1)

Right-of-way and excavation permit rules

An ordinance amending excavation and right-of-way disturbance permit rules, restoration requirements, and penalties was set for second reading. It affects how utility and construction work in city rights-of-way is permitted and restored.

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