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THE CITY OF °-i CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT 14 pLEASANTON. December 17, 2013 City Attorney TITLE: CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE PLEASANTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY CHAPTER 18.110 (PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES); AND SECTIONS 18.28.040 (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT), 18.32.050 (R-1 ONE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS); 18.36.030 (RM MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS); 18.36.040 (RM MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS); 18.40.030 (0 OFFICE DISTRICT); 18.40.040 (0 OFFICE DISTRICT); 18.44.090 (C COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS); AND 18.56.040 (P PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT). THESE AMENDMENTS MODIFY THE EXISTING CODE FOR CELLULAR ANTENNAS AND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE LOCATIONAL, DESIGN, AND PROCESSING STANDARDS. THE AMENDMENTS ALSO REMOVE THE LOCATIONAL RESTRICTIONS CURRENTLY IMPOSED ON OTHER USES SEEKING TO LOCATE WITHIN 300 FEET OF AN EXISTING FACILITY, E.G., NURSING HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, AND CHILDCARE CENTERS. SUMMARY The proposed amendments to the City's Personal Wireless Service Facilities' ordinance are intended to improve cellular voice and data coverage throughout the City by expanding wireless carriers' ability to locate new facilities. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of amendments to the City's "Personal Wireless Service Facilities" ordinance to modify existing requirements regarding where wireless facilities may be placed as well as design and processing standards. Staff also recommends approval of amendments to the zoning code which will remove prohibitions against businesses and uses that wish to locate within 300 feet of an existing wireless facility. FINANCIAL STATEMENT There is no financial impact to the City.