CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: October 21, 2025
Subject
Amendments to Cupertino Municipal Code, adding Title 14, Chapter 14.30 Small Wireless Facilities In Public Rights -Of-Way, pertaining to regulation of wireless facilities within City streets.
Recommended Action
1. Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance 25-____ “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino adding City Code Title 14 Chapter 14.30 Small Wireless Facilities In Public Rights-Of-Way.”
2. Find that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA.
Executive Summary
On October 7, 2025, the City Council conducted the first reading of an ordinance adding Cupertino Municipal Code Title 14 Chapter 14.30, and adopted Resolution No. 25- ____ approving the “Regulations for Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Right of Way.” These actions were taken to achieve the establishment of ordinance requirements for wireless facilities in the public right of way, and to approve regulation s for the construction, operation, and maintenance of these small wireless facilities.
The City Council unanimously approved the first reading and did not make any revisions or edits to the proposed Ordinance. If the City Council approves the second reading today, the proposed ordinance will be in effect thirty days after, on November 20, 2025.
Per additional City Council direction received at the October 7, 2025meeting, staff intends to present the ordinance and regulation to the Planning Commission to collect their input on the aesthetic standards established by these documents.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact.
City Work Program (CWP) Item/Description
Yes. FY 25-26
5G Ordinance: Prepare an ordinance that regulates small cellular facilities in the public right of way.
Council Goal:
Quality of Life
California Environmental Quality Act
No California Environmental Quality Act impact.
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Prepared by: Chad Mosley, Director of Public Works
Reviewed by: Floy Andrews, Interim City Attorney
Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, Interim City Manager Attachments:
A – Ordinance – Chapter 14.30