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JANUARY 21, 2015
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
PLANNING DIVISION
ALDO E. SCHINDLER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WILLIAM E. DAVIS, CITY PLANNER M-71
DAVID BLUMENTHAL, SENIOR PLANNE
PLN -15 -00007 (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT INITIATION) - A REQUEST
TO INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9426
REGARDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES.
CITYWIDE
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On January 8, 2015, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) published updated
regulations regarding the co- location of equipment and antennas for wireless communication
facilities in the Federal Register. This includes limiting the ability for the City to require a
Conditional Use Permit for colocations.
The City of Downey's current Municipal Code does not comply with these new Federal
regulations. As such, staff is requesting the Planning Commission initiate a Zoning Text
Amendment to consider updating Municipal Code Section 9426, thereby allowing staff to
analyze the amendment and set the matter for public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State of California Code of Regulations, staff has found
that this request is not subject to CEQA since initiation of a Code Amendment does not have the
potential to create an environmental impact. Should the Code Amendment be initiated, an
environmental assessment will be conducted to analyze impacts of said Code Amendment.
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