Effect of permit.

Winston-Salem Code of Ordinances § 79-6

in effect

Sec. 79-6. - Effect of permit. (a) Authority granted; no property right or other interest created. A permit from the city authorizes an applicant to undertake only certain activities in accordance with, and subject to, this chapter and any other party's pre-existing rights in the right-of-way. A permit from the city does not create a property right or grant authority to the applicant to impinge upon the rights of others who may already have an interest in the rights-of-way. (b) Duration. Construction of a collocation of a small wireless facility shall commence within six months of approval and shall be activated for use (operational) no later than one year from the permit issuance date, unless the city and the applicant agree to extend this period or a delay is caused by a lack of commercial power at the site. If construction of the collocation is not commenced within six months of approval, the permit will automatically expire six months following approval. If the small wireless facility is not activated/placed into operation within one year from the date of the permit's issuance, the permit will automatically expire one year from the date of the permit's issuance. (c) Post construction. The applicant must submit as-built drawings in an acceptable GIS format, as determined by city staff, in its sole and absolute discretion, as soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than 120 days after the completion of the installation or collocation and, in no event, later than 15 months following the date of the permit's issuance. The applicant shall submit and maintain current contact information for the party responsible for the wireless facility, on a form to be supplied by the city. (Ord. No. 29198, 8-21-17)

Source: City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/winston-salem/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_CH79SMWIFA_S79-6EFPEFetched: 11/1/2026