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Committee advances Article 27 (surface-mounted facilities) with reporting amendments and more review of in-lieu fee
Summary
The committee considered changes to the city—s surface-mounted facilities ordinance (Article 27), added reporting and maintenance provisions, debated the 'in-lieu' mural fee (moved from $500 to $2,000 at prior meeting), heard DPW and Arts Commission cost assumptions, received an update from AT&T counsel and moved the ordinance forward without recommendation for additional Board review.
The committee considered an ordinance amending the Public Works Code to modify exceptions to the surface-mounted facilities site-permit requirements (Article 27). Supervisor Malia Cohen said the item—s aim is to streamline permitting for multiple providers so the city can expand high-speed internet access while creating a pool for beautification projects in neighborhoods that have lagged in connectivity.
Supervisor Feuer proposed and the committee adopted amendments requiring the Department of Public Works to submit annual reports to the Board and Mayor starting Sept. 1, 2019, that would cover applications for SMF permits and "maintenance of…
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