§ 100-24. Requirements for all wireless facilities permits.
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A.Security. All small wireless telecommunications facilities and antennas shall be located, fenced or otherwise secured in a manner that prevents unauthorized access. Specifically:(1)All antennas and other supporting structures shall be made inaccessible to individuals and constructed or shielded in such a manner that they cannot be climbed or collided with; and(2)Transmitters and telecommunications control points shall be installed in such a manner that they are readily accessible only to persons authorized to operate or service them.B.Inspections. In order to verify that the holder of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter, and any and all lessees, renters, and/or licensees of such wireless facilities, place and construct such facilities, including supporting structures, accessory equipment and antennas, in accordance with all applicable technical, safety, fire, building, and zoning laws, statutes, codes, rules, regulations and other applicable requirements, the Village may inspect at any time, upon providing reasonable notice, all facets of said permit holder's, renter's, lessee's or licensee's placement, construction, modification and maintenance of such facility, including, but not limited to, structures, antennas, accessory equipment and electromagnetic output.C.Insurance. An applicant for a wireless telecommunications facility permit shall secure and at all times maintain public liability insurance for personal injuries, death and property damage, and umbrella insurance coverage, for the duration of the permit in amounts as set forth below:(1)For co-location on existing wireless telecommunications facility structure, the insurance policies shall be in the following amounts:(a)Commercial general liability covering personal injuries, death and property damage: $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate;(b)Automobile coverage: $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate;(c)Workers' compensation and disability: statutory amounts.(2)For a wireless telecommunications facility located on a new wireless telecommunications structure the insurance policies shall be in the following amounts:(a)Commercial general liability covering personal injuries, death and property damage: $5,000,000 per occurrence;(b)Automobile coverage: $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate;(c)Workers' compensation and disability: statutory amounts.(3)For a wireless telecommunications facility on Village property, the commercial general liability insurance policy shall specifically include the Village as an additional insured.(4)The insurance policies shall be issued by an agent or representative of an insurance company licensed to do business in the state and with a Best's rating of at least A.(5)The insurance policies shall contain an endorsement obligating the insurance company to furnish the Village with at least 30 days' prior written notice in advance of the cancellation of the insurance.(6)Renewal or replacement policies or certificates shall be delivered to the Village at least 15 days before the expiration of the insurance that such policies are to renew or replace.(7)Prior to the issuance of a permit for a small wireless facility, the applicant shall deliver to the Village a copy of each of the policies or certificates representing the insurance in the required amounts.D.Annual NIER certification. The holder of any permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall, annually, certify to the Code Enforcement Officer that NIER levels at the site where a wireless telecommunications facility is located are within the threshold levels adopted by the FCC. In addition, the Village, at its own cost and expense, shall be permitted to conduct its own certification test of the NIER levels at the site where any wireless telecommunications facility is located, with or without notice to the wireless telecommunications provider. Once operational, but prior to providing service to customers, as-built readings must be provided to the Village.