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EXHIBIT B Chapter 18.110 PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES 18.110.005 Purpose. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to provide a comprehensive set of standards for the development and installation of personal wireless service facilities. The regulations contained herein are designed to protect and promote public safety and community welfare,property values,and the character and aesthetic quality of Pleasanton,while at the same time not unduly restricting the development of personal wireless service facilities, and not unreasonably discriminating among personal wireless service providers of functionally equivalent services. (Ord. 1743 § 1, 1998) 18.110.010 Applicability. A. This chapter shall apply to all property owned by private persons, firms, corporations or organizations,and property owned by the city, including public streets and alleys,and property owned by any agencies of the city, or by any local, state, or federal government, agency, or political subdivision thereof required to comply with local government regulations as required by law or by written agreement,with the exception of the following facilities:l. 1. Amateur(including ham and shortwave)radio facilities on private property provided that the antenna does not exceed 65 feet in height or is not more than 25 feet above the height limit prescribed by the regulations for the district in which the facility is located,whichever is less.Amateur radio facilities on private property are subject to design review as provided in subsection 18.20.040(B)(2)of this title. 2. Amateur(including ham and shortwave)radio facilities on public property provided: a. The facilities do not exceed 65 feet in height or are not more than 25 feet above the height limit prescribed by the regulations for the district in which the facilities are located,whichever is less; b. The facilities provide emergency communication backup services for the city; c. The facilities are officially recognized and approved by the city's emergency preparedness officer, fire chief, or community development director and operations services director. d. Amateur radio facilities are prohibited on public property in any zoning district unless the facility meets the requirements of this section. 3. Personal wireless service facilities which are not licensed by the Federal Communications Commission and are determined by the zoning administrator to have little or no adverse visual impact. 4. Direct-to-home satellite services. 5. Personal wireless service facilities used only by the city,hospitals,and ambulance services in emergencies or for the protection and promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. 1