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Wireless Utility Permit

Do you want to obtain a permit to place a small cell site in Culver City in the public-right-of-way?

Are you attaching a small cell site to a SCE or LADWP utility pole or plan to install a stand-alone pole?
You need a Wireless Utility Permit

Are you attaching a small cell site to a City-owned streetlight or traffic signal?
You need a Wireless Utility Encroachment Permit

In Person

Step 1.Schedule a Pre-Application Meeting

Although not required, you are encouraged to schedule a pre-application meeting in advance of submitting your application
At the pre-application meeting, staff will review submission requirements and provide guidance for completing your application
Contact Public Works Department - Engineering Division at (310) 253-5600 to schedule a pre-application meeting

Step 2.Refer to these Resources to Assist with your Application

Step 3.Complete Wireless Utility Application

Wireless Utility Application(PDF, 268KB)

The following additional documents are required if you are attaching a small cell site to a City-owned streetlight or traffic signal and need a Wireless Utility Encroachment Permit.

General Terms and Conditions Agreement(PDF, 345KB)
General Information and Checklist for Small Cell Wireless Telecommunication Facility(PDF, 259KB)
Light Pole Addendum(PDF, 377KB) - referenced in the General Terms and Conditions Agreement (every 20 years)
Light Pole Addendum Order(PDF, 104KB) - Exhibit B to the Light Pole Addendum (one order for each small cell site location)
Wireless Carrier Account Creation Form(PDF, 280KB) - on the City’s accounting system (one time)

Step 4.Schedule Appointment to Submit Application

Application and all required documents must be submitted to the 2nd floor Engineering counter at City Hall
Contact Public Works Department - Engineering Division at (310) 253-5600 to schedule an application meeting

Appointments are available Mondays or Tuesdays during normal business hours

Step 5.Pay Application & Permit Fees

$2,849 for a combined application/permit, due upon submission of your application for a LADWP/SCE Pole Attachment
$3,429 for a combined application/permit, due upon submission of your application for a New Stand-Alone or City-Owned Pole Attachment

FAQs

Where do I find the Streetlight Pole ID Number or GPS coordinates I need to enter into my application?

Use the Streetlight / Traffic Signal Location Map

Does the streetlight pole I want to use already have a small cell site installed upon it?

Refer to the Streetlight / Traffic Signal Location Map. The SCS Status field will indicate if it is vacant.

Useful tips when using theStreetlight Inventory

Zoom in until you see the streetlight/traffic signals on the map.
To find out detailed information about a particular streetlight/traffic signal, click upon the square (acorn) or round (cobra head) green dots. Then click on the right-facing arrow to view a window containing its assigned number, GPS coordinates, small cell site status, type, etc.
Click upon each of the icons located on the top left-hand side to find out what they do and don’t forget to click on the Attribute Table tab located at the very bottom/center of the page to see a matrix of information for all the streetlights/traffic signals that are displayed on the screen at any given time.