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TO: Mayor Robert J. O'Connor
FROM: Alayne Weingartz, Corporation Counsel
DATE: September 15, 2016
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 42, Article X entitled "Construction of Facilities in the Public Rights of Way"
PURPOSE:
To update the Code provisions to include regulations specific to the placement of telecommunication, data and wireless communication facilities in the public rights of way
BACKGROUND:
Wireless communications have become very commonplace, and yet our regulations dealt only with telecommunications through "wired" facilities, therefore we desire to update these provisions to specifically include wireless communication facilities and equipment.
DISCUSSION:
The City has encountered more frequent requests for locating wireless communication equipment and facilities, particularly around known data centers, that will lead to a proliferation of towers and antennas if not appropriately regulated.
IMPACT STATEMENT :
No impact is foreseen upon city departments or the general public.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request approval by the Council of this Ordinance amending Chapter 19 to create a new Article VI dealing with wireless communication facilities.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 42, Article X of the Aurora Code Of Ordinances entitled "Construction of Facilities in the Public Rights of Way"
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, it is d...
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