In addition to the requirements set forth above, the Commission may require submission of the following information:

48.7.1 Evidence of Necessity: Using technological evidence, including propagation studies which illustrate the area serviced by the proposed cell site, and if requested by the Commission, propagation analysis for sites that were rejected, the applicant must demonstrate that the proposed location is necessary to satisfy its function in the company's grid system. Specific locations will be evaluated using the following criteria (not listed in any order of priority):

a. availability of suitable structures for co-located cell sites;

b. topography as it relates to line of sight transmission for optimum service efficiency;

c. leasable sites and willing landlords;

d. screening potential of existing vegetation, structures and topography;

e. compatibility with adjacent land uses;

f. least number of sites to cover desired area;

g. greatest coverage consistent with physical requirements;

h. opportunities to mitigate possible visual impact;

1. availability of sites not within an established residential area;

j. preservation of view corridors;

k. potential for preservation of preexisting character of site;

l. minimal impact on residential areas adjacent to commercial or industrial zoned sites;

m. selection of sites which lend themselves more readily to visual mitigation;

n. view shed analysis, illustrating view-impacts on areas surrounding the proposed site;

0. compatibility with adjacent land uses;

p. availability of adequate infrastructure including road access, electric power and land based telephone lines or microwave link capability.

48.7.2 Peer Review: Should the Commission determine that a peer review of technical issues and information is warranted, the applicant shall assist the Commission in retaining such peer review and shall reimburse the City for any reasonable costs associated with obtaining such peer review.

48.7.3 Graphic Simulations: The Commission may require depictions such as sketches, photographic simulations or photographs of a balloon at the elevation of the proposed cell site. If balloon elevation is required, public notice of the time and place of such balloon elevation shall be published in the form of a legal advertisement appearing in a newspaper having a substantial circulation in the municipality at least seven (7) days before the elevation of such balloon.

A cell site which is not used or maintained for a period of six (6) months shall be removed by the service facility owner. This removal shall occur within 90 days of the end of such six (6) month period. Upon removal the site shall be restored to its previous appearance and, where appropriate, revegetated to blend with the surrounding area.