Under the National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106), federal agencies need to consider how the projects they carry out, assist, fund, permit, license, or approve could potentially affect historic properties, if any are present. When it comes to telecommunication facilities, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reviews certain facilities and must therefore give the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), other agencies, local communities, and citizens the opportunity to weigh in on potential impacts of proposed facilities on historic properties. This review is unrelated to any local zoning requirements.

A public hearing is intended to allow the petitioner the opportunity to describe their proposed project and interested parties the opportunity to share their concerns with the reviewing authority. While all public comments are welcome, speakers should focus on those elements of the project that are within the review authority's scope of authority. Consistent with established policies, public comments may be limited in duration to make sure everyone can be heard.

Application fees are not refundable. They are intended to cover the costs necessary to review the application. 

As part of the development review process, staff will review the materials that have been submitted to make sure the application submittal is complete and ready for formal review. If an application submittal is not complete, staff will notify the applicant and describe the parts that are not complete. 

A determination that an application is complete means the application is ready for formal review and does not suggest the applicant has provided sufficient information in all regards or preclude the reviewing authority from requesting additional information it deems appropriate.

As described in §360-21 of the zoning code, an application which has been dismissed or denied may not be considered again without material alteration or revision within one year of the decision, except on the grounds that substantial new evidence or proof of change to comply with the applicable conditions is included in the resubmitted application. Go to §360-21.

Under state law (and by extension, the Town's zoning regulations) there are two types of collocations. A Class 1 collocation is where the proposed work constitutes a "substantial modification." In contrast, a Class 2 collocation does not constitute a "substantial modification." In general, a Class 1 collocation is reviewed like a new tower, while a Class 2 is reviewed administratively.