How does the City currently permit new wireless communication facilities?

New wireless communication facilities are allowed by right in two planning areas of the City:

•  Within the South Y Industrial Tract Community Plan

•  Within the Commercial Mixed-Use Service District of the Tahoe Valley Area Plan

In all other areas, a Special Use Permit is required.  The Special Use Permit requires a public hearing before the Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission. In addition, a Building Permit is required, and an Encroachment Permit is required when located in the City’s right of way.

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1. What is a Small Cell?
2. What is a Macro Cell (traditional cell towers)?
3. Can the City of South Lake Tahoe prevent small cell facilities from being placed in the public right-of-way?
4. Who governs the location of wireless facilities?
5. Can the City prohibit the installation of small cells due to RF emissions or other health concerns?
6. Can the City reject wireless communication facility applications and just say “no”?
7. How does the City currently permit new wireless communication facilities?
8. Will I be noticed of a public hearing(s) for a new wireless communication facility?
9. Is there a limit to the number of cell facilities South Lake Tahoe can permit?