4/3/2019
Maricopa County
Department of
T
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Wireless Application Process within Maricopa County
Right-of
-
Way
Small Cell
Sites
A Carrier must apply for a
MCDOT
Permit for Construction in County
Right-of-
Way (TC-Permit) for any work,
installation, and/or
equipment that will be
within
Maricopa County roadway Right-of-way
(ROW).
If
new electrical service is
required, a Maricopa County Planning & Development Building Permit (B-Permit)
will also
be
required for green tag
inspection
(MCDOT
will process the P&D B
Permit
)
.
1. Submit the initial site location(s) to:
MCDOTwirelesspermits@mail.maricopa.gov
to start the review process.
2. MCDOT will verify if the project (s) is within MCDOT
jurisdiction.
3. If the location(s) is within MCDOT
ROW a
Permit application and P&D
Building Permit application,
if
required for new electrical connection, will be
required. All applications must be submitted to
MCDOT
, via e-mail
.
The
application
should include conceptual plans and equipment for location(s)
within
MCDOT
ROW.
Note
:
-The Applicant must secure any permits required for projects that are within any other
jurisdiction, and
/or documentation confirming third party approval for placement on
facilities owned by others (eg. HOAs, municipality owned or electrical companies’
poles).
-
The Shot Clock will begin once the completed permit package has been received
.
4. An on-site meeting may be
required.
5. After the location is approved, a completed application packet and final
design plans can be submitted
to
MCDOT for review.
6.
MCDOT
will notify the Applicant when the approved permit(s) is/are ready
and provide an invoice with associated fees.
7. The Applicant must then submit traffic control plans (TCP) referencing
the approved permit by TC Number and contact the MCDOT inspector for
a pre-construction meeting prior to start of
construction.
Please
contact the
MCDOT
Utility Branch at 602-506-8283
or
MCDOTwirelesspermits@mail.maricopa.gov
with
questions.
SmallCellLicenseApplicationProcess
Initialsitelocationsubmitted
viaemailtoMCDOTUtility
Branch.
Locationinternalreviewby
MCDOTUtilityBranchfor
ROWverification.
Sitevisitw/the
Applicant&Utility
Staff
Applicant
meetsall
criteria
Staffworkswiththe
applicant/carriertomeet
criteria.
Meetsalldesigncriteria,
safetyutilityclearances&
MCDOTROWApplication
NoticesubmittedtoP&D
No
Yes
No
Applicantmustcometothe
permitscountertopay
necessaryfees&signfor
thecompletedpermit
forms.
Finaldrawingsubmittalby
applicant/carrierfor
permit/plansapproval
4/3/2019
Date
WirelessProvider:
Maintenance/ResponseContactNumber:
Addressofplacement:
MajorCrossStreets:
InThe OfSection Township Range
Applicatntname: Signature:
Address: Phone:
ContactPerson: City,State,Zip:
ContactEmail: Phone:
Contractor: ContractorContact:
ContractorPhone: ContractorEmail:
IndividualApplication:
QTY TOTALCOST
PermitApplicationandInspectionFee: $100
ConsolidatedPermitApplications:
PermitandApplicationandInspectionFeeforthefirstfive(5)locations:
*
$100
PermitandApplicationandInspectionFeeforeachadditionallocation:
*
$100
PermitRates:
CollocationonanexistingnonCountyownedstructurenogroungequipment: $0
CollocationonanexistingnonCountyownedstructureWITHgroundequipment: $175
CollocationonanexistingCountyownedstructure‐NOgroundequipment: $20
CollocationonanexistingCountyownedstructureWITHgroundequipment: $175
Installationofanewnoncountyownedstructurewithcollocation: $175
ReplacementofC
ountyow
nedstructure: $0
PlanReview $100
TOTAL
*
Allincludedlocationsshallbewithinthesame5squaremiles
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,contactMCDOTUtilities6025068283orMCDOTwirelesspermits@mail.maricopa.gov
Checklist:
Completepermitapplication
CompleteP&Dap p lication(fornewpowerhookuponly)
Siteconstructionandequipmentplans
HOA,PrivateOwner,ThirdPartyEquipmentApprovalLetter(ifapplicable)
Haveread,understand,andacce
ptthete
rmsofMaricopyCountyequipmentplacement
andGeneralNotes
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FOR
MCDOTUSEONLY:
RECEIVED APPROVED
MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PERMIT
APPLICATION FOR WIRELESS RIGHT-OF-WAY
SubmittedBy:
0
$ 0.00
1OF2
SmallCellConditions
I. HeightandSizeRequirements
A. Completeantennaandpolecombinedshallbenotallerthan50feet.
B. SmallCellFacilitiesshallbenotallerthan10percenttallerthansurroundingstructures.
C. SmallCellfacilitiesmaynotbemountedonexistingstructureswhichcausethetotalheighttoextendtoa
heightofmore
than50feetor10percenttallerthansurroundingstructures,whicheverisgreater.
D. Eachantennaonasinglepoleshallbeshroudedorencased.
E. AllotherSmallCellequipmentshallnotbemorethan28cubicfeetinvolume.
II. Installation,Placement,andDesignStandards
A. TheCountystronglyencouragesthecollocationofSmallCellfacilitiesonexistingstructures.Tominimize
visualclutter,distractionstovehicles,andextrahazards,freestandingpolesmustbespacedaminimum
of250feetapart.AnexemptionmaybegrantedbytheCountyifdemonstratedithastheeffectof
prohibitingtheprovisionofwirelessservice.
B. AnySmallCellfacilitywithin500feetofanintersection,shallbefittedwithmultiplecarriercapable
equipment.
C. AnySmallCellinstallationthatrequiresnewpowerserviceshallsubmitaPlanningandDevelopment
“GreenTag”permitapplication(includedinthewirelesspacket)
inconjunctionwithaMCDOTWireless
Permit.
D. Ifpowerissuppliedsubsurface,allradioandpowerequipmentshallbeinstalledinthebaseofthepole.
E. Ifpowerissuppliedviaaerialpathway,allradioandpowerequipmentshallbemountednolessthan8
feetabovethe
ground.
F. Replacementpolesmustbethesameheightasthepolebeingreplaced,unlessotherwiseapprovedbythe
County.
G. Replacementpolesmustnotencroachonanysidewalkorpassagewaymorethantheexistingpole.
H. AllSmallCellandpowerequipmentshallbehousedinanenclosure,either
inacabinetatthebaseofthe
pole,orabove8feetinaeriallocations.
I. Allwires/cables/fibersmustbehousedinsidethepolestructure,unlessprovedtotheCounty’s
satisfactionthatitisnotpractical.Wherenotpractical,allwires/cables/fibersshallbeplacedinaconduit
flushtothe
poleandpaintedtomatch.
J. AllvisibleSmallCellequipmentplacedonastructure,includingantennas,mustmatchthesurrounding
poles/colors.
K. Nowriting,symbol,logo,orothergraphicalrepresentationisallowedonthepolesexceptanapproved
ownersticker.(Templateandcolorrequirementsattachedinwirelessapplicationpacket)
L. Installationshallnotimpactlineofsightforvehicleorpedestrianmovement.
M. InstallationsshallnotcreateanyAmericanswithDisabilitiesActviolations.
N. SmallCellfacilitiesshallnotinterferewiththefunctionofthepoleorstructuretowhichitisattached,or
interferewithanyotherpublic
facilities,includingbutnotlimitedto:trafficsignals,streetlighting,
water/powermeters,signs,firehydrants,oranyotherpublicutility.
O. Theinstallationofanyequipmentmustincorporateambientnoisesuppressionmeasures,orplacedin
locationslesslikelytoimpactsurroundingresidencesorbusinesses,andmustcomplywithallapplicable
noise
regulations.
2OF2
P. EachSmallCelllocationshallbeequippedwithaseparatepowerdisconnect(KillSwitch)inaJboxnextto
thepoleforthesafetyofworkersonandaroundthepole.
III. SmallCellFacilityProvisions
A. Applicantmustbeamemberof811,andcomplywithStatelawregardingmarkingutilities.
B. SmallCellfacilitieslocatedinthepublicrightofwayshallnotcauseasafetyhazardtothepublic.
C. ASmallCellfacilitymustberemovedfromthepublicrightofwaywithin
90daysofthefinalrightof
wayaccess.
D. CarriermustobtainanannualmaintenancepermitandanemergencyworkpermitfromtheCounty.
E. Allpolesshallincludeareflectivestickerwiththecarrierassignedcolorthathasanemergency
contactnumberandpoleidentificationnumber.Ifthere
aremultiplecarriersonapole,eachcarrier
willprovidetheircontactstickerindescendingorder,toptobottom,withtheinitialcarrierontop.
IV. SubmittalRequirements
A. DocumentationcertifiedbyanArizonaProfessionalEngineerthatthepoleorotherstructureto
whichtheSmallCellequipmentisbeingattached,isstructurallyadequatetosupporttheequipment
beingplaced.
B. ApplicantmustprovidecertifiedanalysisshowingtheproposedequipmentsatisfiestheFederal
CommunicationCommission(“FCC”)’SRadioFrequency(“RF”)
exposureguidelinesapplicableonan
individualorcumulativebasis(consideringallfrequencies,andallemittingsourcesasmaybe
requiredbyFCCregulations).
C. ApplicantmustprovideacompletedPermitApplicationPacketandsignedchecklist.
D. Applicantmustprovidewrittenauthorizationfromthestructure/poleownerthatdemonstratesthe
Applicanthas
theauthoritytochangeorinstallaSmallCellfacilityuponit.
Maricopa County
Department
of Transportation
MCDOT Right-of Way Small Cell Wireless
Equipment
Waiver Request
Form
Request
for Waiver: Height D Spacing
D
Undergrounding
D
Height:
Spacing:
Greater
1
0
%
of existing or greater
50'
Closer than
300
'
must avoid frequency
interference
Roadway safety considerations
e
.
g
.
clear zone & site-line
obstruction
Undergrounding
:
For road safety maintenance or new
installation
Note: Aesthetics alone is not a consideration for design location and height of proposed
poles.
Applicant Name/Phone
No.:
_
_
Company
Name:
_
Address/Phone No
: _____________________________________________________
Project Title: ________________________________________________________
Project
Location:
_
Reason for
request:
For Maricopa County Use Only:
Field Visit Completed: Yes D No D Plan Review Attached: D
Approved: Yes D No D
Reviewed By: ______________________________________________ Date: _____________
Comments: __________________________________________________________________
MCDOT contact: 602-506-8283 or MCDOTwirelesspermits@mail.maricopa.gov
4/3/2019
EXAMPLES
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PoleIdentificationStickerExamples
g
Carrier/Owner
PoleIdentificationNumber
EmergencyDispatchPhoneNumber
VERIZONWIRELESS
PHX22222221
InCaseofDamageCallVerizonDispatch18005555555
VERIZON(RED)
SPRINT(YELLOW)
AT&T(BLUE)
TMOBILE (PINK)