Our Clients: Municipalities

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Municipal leadership may change, but the risks and pressures around 5G, small cells, and wireless infrastructure are constant. At SCM Advisors, we work with cities and public agencies to safeguard property rights, protect workers and residents, and preserve local authority as carriers expand 5G and prepare for 6G.

A core focus is Section 6409. Across California, wireless carriers have treated major 5G upgrades as minor modifications, which can reduce public hearings, cut local review, and limit safety oversight. Our team of licensed RF engineers and wireless construction experts helps municipalities evaluate these upgrades, determine when they qualify as substantial modifications, and bring them back into a clear Major Modification process when needed.

We support municipalities with:

• Indemnification language and updated Use Permit guidance that help reduce liability and clarify carrier responsibilities
• Independent FCC and OET Bulletin 65 compliance audits to confirm RF exposure levels, access controls, and safety standards at each site.
• Technical review of Section 6409 applications and built conditions to support accurate classification, stronger findings, and defensible staff reports.
• Fee and lease review strategies that align wireless revenue with the true scale of 5G activity on city assets and in the right of way.
• Training, templates, and ongoing knowledge transfer so municipal staff can manage wireless projects, inspections, and enforcement with confidence.

With SCM Advisors as your partner, your city gains independent technical expertise and regulatory insight that strengthen public safety, limit risk, and improve long term results from municipal wireless infrastructure.