A. Wireless service providers use various methodologies and analyses, including geographically based computer software, to determine the specific technical parameters of their services and low power mobile radio service facilities, such as expected coverage area, antenna configuration, topographic constraints that affect signal paths, etc. In certain instances, a third-party expert may need to review the technical data submitted by a provider. The city may require a technical review as part of the permitting process (pursuant to GHMC 12.22.030(G)). The costs of the technical review shall be paid by the provider.

B. The selection of the third-party expert may be by mutual agreement between the provider and the city, or, at the discretion of the city, with a provision for the provider and interested parties to comment on the proposed expert and review his/her qualifications. The expert review is intended to address interference and public safety issues and be a site-specific review of technical aspects of the facilities or a review of the provider’s methodology and equipment used. The expert review is not intended to be a subjective review of the site which was selected by the provider. Based on the results of the expert review, the city may require changes to the provider’s application. The expert review shall address the following: