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A. The permittee shall comply with all of the requirements within the small wireless permit.

B. Governing Construction or Electrical Code. All installations of small wireless facilities shall comply with any governing construction or electrical code including the National Electrical Safety Code, the National Electric Code or state electrical code, as applicable.

C. Electrical Connection. The permittee is responsible for providing or arranging for electricity to small wireless facilities. Any third party utility providing such electricity shall obtain a franchise from the city prior to operating in the rights-of-way.

D. Transport/Telecommunications Connection. The permittee is responsible for providing transport connectivity (i.e., fiber) to small wireless facilities. Any third party utility providing such transport connectivity shall obtain a franchise from the city prior to operating in the rights-of-way.

E. Post-Construction As-Builts. Upon request, the permittee shall provide the city with as-builts of the small wireless facilities within thirty days after construction of the small wireless facility, demonstrating compliance with the permit and site photographs.

F. Permit Time Limit. Construction of the small wireless facility must be completed within twelve months after the approval date by the city. The permittee may request one extension to be limited to six months, if the permittee cannot construct the small wireless facility within the original twelve-month period.

G. Site Safety and Maintenance. The permittee must maintain the small wireless facilities in safe and working condition. The permittee shall be responsible for the removal of any graffiti or other vandalism and shall keep the site neat and orderly, including but not limited to following any maintenance or modifications on the site.

H. Operational Activity. The grantee shall commence operation of the small wireless facility no later than six months after installation and may request one extension for an additional six-month period if grantee can show that such operational activity is delayed due to inability to connect to electrical or backhaul facilities.

I. Modifications. If a grantee desires to make a modification to an existing small wireless facility, including but not limited to expanding or changing the antenna type, increasing the equipment enclosure, placing additional pole-mounted or ground-mounted equipment, or modifying the concealment elements, then the applicant shall apply for a small wireless facility permit.

J. Exceptions to Modifications. A small wireless facility permit shall not be required for routine maintenance and repair of a small wireless facility within the rights-of-way, or the replacement of an antenna or equipment of similar size, weight, and height; provided, that such replacement does not defeat the concealment elements used in the original deployment of the small wireless facility, does not impact the structural integrity of the pole, and does not require pole replacement. Further, a small wireless facility permit shall not be required for replacing equipment within the equipment enclosure or reconfiguration of fiber or power to the small wireless facility. Right-of-way use permits may be required for such routine maintenance, repair or replacement consistent with Chapter 12.08 AMC. (Ord. 1189-21 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021).