Authorize the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Creating Sections 86-131 through 86-160 of the Code of Ordinances
From:
Bobbie Ellis-Wiggins, Assistant County Attorney
Organization:
County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance creating Sections 86-131 through 86-160 of Ch. 86, Art. IV, Div. 3 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances to Implement New Legislation Governing Small Wireless Facilities.
That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at 5:33 p.m. to consider adopting an Ordinance creating Sections 86-131 through 86-160 of the Code of Ordinances to implement new legislation governing placement of small wireless facilities in County rights-of-way.
BACKGROUND:
On February 1, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners extended the moratorium on permitting small wireless facilities in County rights-of-way by 90 days through May 3, 2018, to allow the County time to review, consider, analyze, and evaluate the restrictions and mandates in the amendments to F.S. § 337.401.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
N/A
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The proposed Ordinance was drafted by Assistant County Attorney Bobbie Ellis-Wiggins and will be advertised in the Saturday, March 24, 2018, edition of the Pensacola News Journal.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
N/A
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Upon adoption, a copy of the Ordinance will be filed with the Department of State.