An application for a zoning permit must be filed with the zoning administrator prior
to any person or entity commencing any construction or alteration of a structure,
initiating a change in the use of the property or for a telecommunication facility,
including collocation. No building permit shall be issued except upon presentation
of a valid zoning permit. However, an application for a telecommunications facility
building permit for routine maintenance or for like-for-like replacements of equipment,
consistent with departmental regulations, shall be submitted within ten days of such
work being performed and include verification that the work performed was for routine
maintenance or for like-for-like replacements of equipment, consistent with departmental
regulations. If an applicant contends that they are exempt from this permitting requirement
by virtue of TCA Section 13.24.305 due to the fact that they are placing an antenna
or related equipment for an existing wireless telecommunications support structure,
they shall submit documentation evidencing their eligibility for such exemption.
