Telecommunications
This page is intended to provide information on telecommunications issues that relate to Washington cities and counties. If you have information to share (e.g., ordinances, sample policies, issue papers, etc.) on any of these topics or if you are aware of other websites that we should link to, please contact Jim Doherty, MRSC Legal Consultant, at jdoherty@mrsc.org, or call (206) 625-1300.
Another resource for Washington municipal officials and staff is WATOA , the Washington State chapter of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors.
Contents
- Articles/Memos/Notes
- Cable (CATV) Franchise Agreements and Information
- Cellular Phone Policies
- County Utility Accommodation Policies
- Economic Development and Telecommunications
- Municipal Right-of-Way and Telecommunications - Ch. 35.99 RCW
- Leasing of Government Property for Siting of Telecommunications Facilities
- Master Telecommunications Ordinances
- Moratorium Ordinances
- Open Video Systems (OVS) - Franchise Ordinances and Articles
- Selected MRSC Library Holdings - Telecommunications
- Tariff and Pole Attachment Documents
- Telecommunications Franchise Ordinances
- Wireless Communications
Request for Materials
Please provide MRSC with copies of telecommunications related documents, particularly infrastructure siting materials: policies, ordinances, resolutions and lease forms (leases of local government land or space on local government buildings, water tanks, or other structures to telecommunications providers for antennae placement). If possible, transfer the materials to me in electronic format, via diskette or e-mail. Don't be shy, share! Thanks - Jim Doherty, MRSC Legal Consultant (e-mail: jdoherty@mrsc.org.)