§ 22-3-11 Small wireless facilities on an existing traffic signal pole.
(A) The following additional requirements shall apply to a small wireless facility proposed for collocation on a City-owned traffic signal pole in the City right-of-way. These requirements are not exhaustive and the City, as the owner of the right-of-way, retains the right to modify or adjust the requirements on a case-by-case basis.
(B) The primary purpose of the traffic signal pole shall remain as a pole structure supporting a traffic signal and related streetlight fixtures used to provide traffic control and lighting to the City right-of-way. The attachment of wireless equipment to a new or replacement traffic signal pole that impedes this primary purpose will not be approved.
(C) A small wireless facility shall be designed to blend in with the surrounding streetscape with minimal to any visual impact.
(1) A replacement pole shall match the City of Goodyear standard traffic signal pole, as closely as possible, subject to more specific criteria below.
(2) As specified in the City of Goodyear’s Wireless Facilities Standard Terms and Conditions, for each individual pole type or style used to support the wireless equipment, one spare replacement pole shall be provided by Company to City in advance so the pole can be replaced promptly in case of a knockdown.
(3) All construction plans shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Arizona.
(4) The small wireless facility design and construction shall comply with all other details in the City of Goodyear Engineering Design Standards and Policies Manual, including Appendix A – Supplemental Standard Details for Public Works Construction.
(D) The following specific criteria shall apply to existing or replacement traffic signal poles:
(1) A new small wireless facility may be installed on an existing traffic signal pole without zoning review if the following height requirements are met:
(a) It does not extend more than 10 feet above the base height of the existing pole; and
(b) Does not exceed 50 feet total (whichever is less), per A.R.S. § 9-592(J).
(2) A new small wireless facility may be installed on a replacement traffic signal pole without zoning review pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-592(I) if the pole does not exceed the greater of either:
(a) Ten feet in height above the tallest existing utility pole, other than a utility pole supporting only wireless facilities, that is in place on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section, that is located within 500 feet of the new, replacement or modified utility pole and that is in the same right-of-way within the jurisdictional boundary of the authority, but no more than 50 feet above ground level; or
(b) Forty feet above ground level where there are no other existing utility poles taller than 40 feet within 500 feet of the new pole.
(3) Increase in Size of Replacement Pole.
(a) Round Pole: For a non-tapered round replacement pole, the outside diameter (OD) of the base section shall be equal to the top section, and the OD shall not exceed eight and five-eighths inches (the pole manufacturing industry standard OD for an eight-inch diameter pole) or a 100% increase in diameter of the original pole, whichever is less.
(b) Square Pole: For a square tube pole, the dimensions of the square pole shall match the dimensions of the original pole being replaced unless a larger pole is needed to support the additional equipment being attached to the pole, but in no case shall the size of the replacement pole exceed a 50% increase in the size of the original pole or eight inches, whichever is smaller.
(4) Signal Head Mast Arms.
(a) The traffic signal head mast arms shall be the same length as the original signal head mast arm unless the City requires the mast arm to be different (longer or shorter) based upon the location of the replacement pole.
(b) All signal head mast arms shall match the arc (if applicable) and style of the original signal head mast arm.
(5) Luminaire Mast Arms.
(a) All luminaire mast arms shall be the same length as the original luminaire arm unless the City requires the mast arm to be different (longer or shorter) based upon the location of the replacement pole.
(b) All luminaire mast arms shall match the arc (if applicable) and style of the original luminaire arm.
(6) Signal Heads.
(a) All existing signal heads shall be replaced, at no cost to City, with new light-emitting diode (LED) signal heads, per the City of Goodyear Engineering Design Standards and Policies Manual Section 4.2 and the G-3200 Series Supplemental Standard Details.
(b) All signal heads shall be procured from a City-approved signal heads supplier or manufacturer.
(7) Luminaire Fixtures.
(a) All replacement poles shall have the City standard LED light fixture installed per the City of Goodyear Engineering Design Standards and Policies Manual Sections 4.1.10 and 4.1.12 and the G-3200 Series Supplemental Standard Details.
(b) All replacement light fixtures shall have a new photo-cell or sensor installed to City standard.
(8) All existing emergency signal detection units, video detection cameras, video cameras, crosswalk service buttons, cross walk signals, and any other pedestrian or traffic devices shall be replaced with new units by wireless provider and installed at no cost to the City. All equipment shall be procured from a list of City approved suppliers.
(E) All street name plates or signs, directional signs and any other City approved signs shall be replaced with new signs at no cost to the City. All signs and attachments shall be procured from a list of City approved suppliers.
(F) All pole foundations shall conform to the City’s standards and specifications for traffic signal pole design per the City of Goodyear Engineering Design Standards and Policies Manual Section 4.2 and the G-3200 Series Supplemental Standard Details and shall be modified for wireless communications equipment, hand holes and cables.
(G) The wireless provider shall install a three-inch diameter (OD) conduit in the pole foundation for the City’s cables and wires for the signal heads, luminaire and devices on the signal mast arm and luminaire mast arm. The City’s conduit shall be trimmed to three inches above the top of the pole foundation. In addition to the conduits for the City’s use inside the pole, the wireless provider shall install its cables and wires using one of the following options:
(1) One six-inch diameter (OD) conduit in the pole foundation; or
(2) Two four-inch diameter (OD) conduits in the pole foundation. The length of the conduit shall extend from the pole foundation to six inches above the signal head mast arm.
(H) Pole Foundation – Height Above Ground Level.
(1) If the pole foundation is in a landscaped or unimproved area, the height of the caisson shall be two inches above finished grade. However, if the pole foundation is adjacent to or within a sidewalk or ramp, the height of the pole foundation shall be flush with the surface of the immediate area.
(2) Shrouds for the traffic signal pole mounting bolts may be required for the replacement pole.
(I) Painting of Traffic Signal Pole, Antennas and Mounting Equipment.
(1) For gray or unpainted galvanized type poles, the pole shall not be painted or have a finish applied unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
(2) For powder coated dark bronze type poles, the replacement pole shall be treated with the same powder coated color and/or color combination per the City of Goodyear Engineering Design Standards and Policies Manual Sections 4.1.10 and 4.1.12 and the G-3200 Series Supplemental Standard Details.
(3) All antenna mounting brackets and hardware, antenna mounting posts, cables, shrouds and other equipment mounted on a new or replacement unpainted galvanized pole shall be painted Sherwin Williams "Web Grey" (SW7075) color or equivalent, unless specified otherwise by the City Engineer. All antenna mounting brackets and hardware, antenna mounting posts, cables, shrouds and all other equipment mounted on a painted new or replacement pole shall be painted a color that matches the replacement pole.
(J) The installation work of the replacement traffic signal pole, including mast arms, signal heads and devices, must be performed by an Arizona licensed Traffic Signal Contractor with a minimum of five years of experience installing traffic signals.
(K) The City may require the ground-mounted wireless equipment to be screened or concealed to reduce the visual impact to the surrounding area. The screening or concealment shall take into account the location of the site, the use of the immediate area, and the existing aesthetic elements surrounding the site. In cases where screening is not proposed or otherwise required, the equipment shall be painted to match the color of existing ground equipment, facilities or walls within the immediate area. An anti-graffiti finish shall be applied to all screening material. Any landscaping in the right-of-way that is disturbed as a result of the installation of the ground-mounted equipment shall be replaced or repaired and restored to its original condition by the owner of the equipment. (Ord. 18-1378, passed 1-8-2018)