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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: o-€.
An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter
15, Article VI - General Standards for Small Wireless FILE NUMBER:
Facility Design, Stealth, and Concealment
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: Mar. 3, 2022
Ordinance No. 22-0-0002 COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: Mar. 21, 2022
STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner, AICP SIGNATURE 2>—
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Guttman SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
In December of 2019, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 19-O-0038, which provided a
comprehensive amendment to the City’s cell tower siting regulations in Chapter 15 of the Municipal
Code. When the Infrastructure Committee reviewed the proposed amendment, the Committee
requested that staff develop a design, stealth, and concealment ordinance for small wireless facilities
to supplement the new siting regulations. As was done with the development of the comprehensive
ordinance in 2019, the City contracted with Municipal Services Associates, Inc. to prepare this
ordinance. The consultant has prepared a draft ordinance based on input from both Community
Development and Public Works.
Highlights from the Ordinance include:
e Minimum height of eight feet from grade for all antennas and related mounting equipment.
e Maximum height of 45 feet from grade and maximum height of ten feet above the existing pole
if it is attached.
Restrictions for allowable coverings such as cylinders, caps, shrouds, and shields.
Required color schemes to be neutral or closely identical to supporting structure.
Prohibition of lighting on top of antennas, unless required by state or federal law.
Power meters proposed in a right-of-way require review and approval by Public Works.
Antennae must appear hidden within the utility pole or to appear as an original part of the pole.
Required review by Public Works for mounting on City-owned infrastructure.
Required review by Community Development for new wireless support structures.
Location and setback requirements.
Regulations for small cell facilities in Historic Districts and Landmarks.
The proposed Ordinance will complement the City’s existing regulations for small cell tower siting and
are consistent with design standards other municipalities in the region have adopted. Staff
recommends approval of the proposed ordinance.
ACTION PROPOSED:
Approval of the proposed Ordinance for Small Wireless Facility Design, Stealth, and Concealment.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Members of the Infrastructure Committee voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the proposed
Ordinance.
Attached: Draft Ordinance