(A) 
An Application for proposed work qualifying as an Eligible Facility Request shall be made to the Department of Planning and Environment, and shall include the appropriate fee. The Department of Planning and Environment shall, upon receipt of such an Application, promptly review said Application to confirm that the proposed work qualifies as an Eligible Facility Request. All Applications shall include the following Application materials:
(1) 
A statement of the nature of the Modification to the existing Wireless Telecommunications Facility including the coverage and/or Densification, and a description of its compliance with Town, State, and Federal requirements and recommendations.
(2) 
A written statement of why the Application qualifies as an Eligible Facilities Request.
(3) 
A completed Application form, including any required Disclosure Certification forms as adopted by the Town for the Application.
(4) 
Copies of the completed building permit Applications that were submitted to the Department of Engineering Services for the proposed work simultaneously with the Application for an Eligible Facilities Request.
(5) 
An escrow deposit as established by the Town Board to be paid by the Applicant.
(6) 
For Eligible Facilities Request Applications, a site plan drawn to scale meeting all the requirements contained in this Chapter and the Subdivision and Site Plan Regulations of the Town, which shall include:
(a) 
The postal address and tax map parcel number of the property.
(b) 
The Zoning District in which the property is situated.
(c) 
Size of the property stated both in square feet and lot line dimensions, and a survey showing the location of all lot lines.
(d) 
The location, size and height of all existing and proposed structures on the property which is the subject of the Application.
(e) 
The azimuth, size and center-line Height location of all proposed and existing Antennas on the supporting structure.
(f) 
The location of any proposed Towers, Antennas, equipment cabinets, and generators, and all related fixtures, structures, appurtenances, and apparatus, including a labeling of dimensions and setbacks, materials, colors, and lighting.
(g) 
Delineation of all distances between the proposed use and all adjoining residentially-zoned or residentially-utilized properties, and the distance between the nearest boundary line of any Sensitive Location and the Facility at issue if the distance is five hundred (500) feet or less.
(7) 
If new Antennas are proposed, a report verifying that the Wireless Telecommunication Facility will be in full compliance with the current FCC RF Emissions guidelines. This report shall show the anticipated radiofrequency emissions of the proposed Antenna installation combined with all existing Antennas on the site, in comparison to FCC guidelines at ground level and at same-Height exposure, if applicable, for general population standards.
(8) 
If new Antennas are proposed, a statement containing the following information: (a) frequency and modulation of transmitting equipment; (b) actual intended transmission power stated as the maximum effective radiated power (ERP) in watts; (c) that an attached copy of the FCC license for the intended use of the Telecommunication Facilities is a true and complete copy; and (d) the number, type and model of the proposed Antenna(s) with a copy of the specification sheet.
(9) 
A photograph, photograph simulation, or architectural drawing to demonstrate the appearance of the proposed Facility.
(B) 
The Department of Planning and Environment shall determine whether the proposed work or Modification to existing Wireless Telecommunications Facilities or new installations qualifies as an Eligible Facility Request. Notwithstanding an application's status as an Eligible Facilities Request, the Town can consider and enforce generally applicable building, zoning, structural, electrical, and safety codes in its review of the application. A joint Application for the same type of Modifications to multiple sites may be made provided a separate Application fee is paid for each site subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(C) 
No site plan pre-application conference or public hearing will be required for Eligible Facility Requests.
(D) 
The Director may require the retention of consultants, at the Applicant's expense, to assist it in its determination. The review of the Application may include a physical inspection of the site or facility at the discretion of the Director.
(E) 
If a request to classify an Application as an Eligible Facility is denied, the fee paid for the review can be applied towards a new Application for the standard approval before the appropriate Board.
(F) 
If a request to classify an Application as an Eligible Facility is approved, no Town Board, Planning Board, or Zoning Board of Appeals approval in accordance with Articles V, VI, VII, and VIII will be required, except that proof of compliance with the insurance requirements set forth in § 198-25 shall be provided. Further, in the event that a request involves the Collocation of equipment by a new wireless carrier on Municipal Property, a Municipal Facility, or the Public Right-of-Way, the new carrier shall enter into a license agreement with the Town authorizing the use of the Municipal Property, Municipal Facility, or Public Right-of-Way, and pay an appropriate license fee to the Town. If applicable, Applicants will still have to demonstrate compliance with the design standards of Articles II and III.
(G) 
Other necessary approvals. Eligible Facilities are subject to the filing of Applications for and issuance of building permits, certificates of occupancy, highway roadway opening permits, and other approvals, as is applicable to each such installation. The Applicant shall pay all required fees and charges for such approvals as established by the Town Board or local law. Any Person who fails and/or neglects to file an Application and secure all other necessary approvals and permits before the commencement of work shall be deemed to be in violation of this Chapter and shall be subject to the fines and penalties set forth herein.