§ 3-6-42. Permit review.

(a)

Within fourteen (14) days after receiving an application, the county will determine and notify the applicant by electronic mail whether the application is complete. If an application is deemed incomplete, the county will specifically identify the missing information and allow the applicant to submit the missing information. If the county fails to notify the applicant of deficiencies within fourteen (14) days after receiving the application, the application will be deemed complete.

(b)

The county will process all applications in the same manner. A complete application will be deemed approved if the county fails to approve or deny the application within sixty (60) days of receipt. The application review period may be extended upon mutual agreement of the parties.

(c)

A permit issued pursuant to an approved application shall remain effective for one (1) year unless extended by the county.

(d)

The county will notify the applicant of approval or denial by electronic mail. If the application is denied, the county shall specify in writing the basis for denial, including the specific code provisions on which the denial was based. An applicant may cure the deficiencies and resubmit the application within thirty (30) days after notice of the denial is sent to the applicant. The county shall approve or deny the revised application within thirty (30) days after receipt of the application shall be deemed approved.

(e)

The county may deny a proposed collocation of a small wireless facility in the public rights-of-way if the proposed collocation:

(1)

Materially interferes with the safe operation of traffic control equipment.

(2)

Materially interferes with sight lines or clear zones for transportation, pedestrians, or public safety purposes.

(3)

Materially interferes with compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar federal or state standards regarding pedestrian access or movement.

(4)

Materially fails to comply with the 2010 edition of the Florida Department of Transportation Utility Accommodation Manual.

(5)

Fails to comply with applicable codes.

(Ord. No. 2017-032, § 2, 6-27-17)