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Council advances right-of-way standards for fiber and small wireless facilities amid tax concerns
Summary
City staff presented an ordinance (28-64) establishing construction standards for fiber and small wireless facilities in the public right of way; council members expressed frustration that some providers are not subject to local utility/franchise fees.
South Beloit — The City Council on Sept. 2 reviewed proposed ordinance 28-64, which would add written standards for construction and placement of fiber-optic and other utilities in public rights of way. Staff said the draft is largely modeled on neighboring municipalities’ ordinances and aims to give the city consistent rules for depths, restoration, permit requirements and damage protections.
Nut graf: The ordinance codifies construction and permitting…
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