Does the City have the ability to deny a permit request?

Under state law, city staff do not have the ability to deny permits. City staff do have the ability to require utility owners to investigate collocation or upgraded pole opportunities in lieu of a new pole.

Staff also has the ability to propose an alternate location for a new pole within the city right-of-way, within 100 feet of the initial request. The utility owner shall use the alternate location provided there are no technical limitations or significant additional costs incurred.