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A. An application for a tall structure must be signed by a person having knowledge of the contents of the application.

B. The landowner, if different than the applicant, must also sign the application.

C. All information submitted in an application must be provided by a person qualified and authorized to provide the information.

D. All applications for the construction or installation of a new tall structure must be accompanied by the following documentation:

1. A narrative describing compliance with BMC 16.10.110;

2. A copy of the deed showing ownership of the property, including book and page number where the deed is recorded with the Bethel recorder’s office;

3. A copy of a written instrument (lease, sublease, memorandum, deed, etc.) demonstrating the applicant has secured the property owner’s permission to use the property for placement and use of a tall structure, but such written instrument be redacted only as to financial compensation therein;

4. Evidence of legal access to the tower site and ability to maintain this access regardless of other developments that may take place on the site;

5. Copy of any recorded easements necessary to reach the tall structure site. Easements may not be less than twenty (20) feet in width with a road base not less than ten (10) feet in width;

6. The location of existing streets, buildings, transmission lines, sewers, culverts, drainpipes and easements to the extent that these may be ascertained from a field inspection of the property;

7. The general geographic information about the site including topography, proximity to surface waters, susceptibility to flooding, soil characteristics and other characteristics which might impose restrictions on the development of the site;

8. The applicant shall have prepared, by a registered land surveyor registered in the state of Alaska, a boundary survey, which must meet all requirements for recordation in the Bethel recorder’s office;

9. A detailed development plan not less than eighteen (18) inches by twenty-four (24) inches drawn at a scale of sufficient size to accurately and clearly show all required information with a certifying signature, seal and date of a state of Alaska licensed engineer;

10. For wireless communication facilities (WCF), a signed statement from a qualified person, together with a statement of that person’s professional qualifications, certifying that radio frequency emissions from the antenna array(s), both individually and cumulatively considering any other WCF located on or immediately adjacent to the proposed WCF, will comply with FCC standards;

11. Certification from the state of Alaska licensed engineer regarding the proposed tall structure’s ability to accommodate antennas from wireless communication providers;

12. The names and addresses of all adjoining property owners;

13. The name, address, email address, phone number and fax number of all persons preparing the application and any required submittals;

14. The name, address, phone number and fax number of the property owner, applicant, and facility owner, if applicable;

15. The name, title and contact numbers for persons in charge of the operation and who will be responsible for compliance with the permit;

16. An organizational chart or description identifying the lines of responsibility and general function of the organization that will own and operate the facility;

17. A description of all major types of activities proposed to occur on the site, including at a minimum the purpose, number, type and general performance specifications of all tall structures and antennas, on-site staffing, accessory structures, equipment (such as generators) and plans for collocation of other tall structures and antennas on the site;

18. A general description of the security and safety measures proposed to protect the public safety;

19. The zoning designation of the property on which the proposed tall structure will be situated;

20. The size of the property stated both in square feet and lot line dimensions, and a diagram showing the location of all lot lines;

21. The locations of any dwellings within a radius equal to the height of the proposed tower from its base;

22. The location, size and height of all structures on the property which are the subject of the application;

23. The location, size and height of all proposed and existing antennas and all appurtenant structures;

24. The type, locations and dimensions of all proposed and existing landscaping and fencing;

25. A detailed description of the proposed tall structures and all related fixtures, structures, appurtenances and apparatus, including height above preexisting grade, materials, color and lighting;

26. Design drawings for the proposed tall structure, drawn to scale, and certified by a registered engineer licensed in the state of Alaska; and

27. Certification that the application is in compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to the type of service offered.

E. In addition to the information required by BMC 16.10.050(B), an affidavit demonstrating compliance with BMC 16.10.050. If a lower ranking alternative is proposed, the applicant shall include a separate affidavit demonstrating why higher ranked options are technically infeasible or commercially impracticable given the proposed location of the tall structure. Such narrative must be accompanied by an affidavit by an engineer licensed in the state of Alaska.

F. Applicant shall disclose in writing the existence of any agreement that would limit or preclude the ability of the applicant to share any new tall structure that it constructs.

G. Applicant shall furnish written certification by a professional engineer, licensed in the state of Alaska, that the tall structure, foundation and appurtenant attachments are designed to meet relevant site and subsurface conditions.

H. For WCF, applicant shall furnish written certification by a professional engineer, licensed in the state of Alaska, that the tall structure will be constructed to meet the most current published version of EIA/TIA 222 (as amended) and local building code structural requirements for loads, including wind, snow and ice loads for the specified number of collocations.

I. Applicant shall file a copy of a determination of no hazard to air navigation from the FAA.

J. If breakpoint technology is intended to be utilized, a written statement specifying the height at which the engineered structural weakness will be located.

K. Proof of compliance with FAA regulations in 14 C.F.R. Part 77, if applicable.

L. All applications must have an attestation clause requiring the applicant to attest to the truth and completeness of the information provided in the application. [Ord. 15-27 § 3.]