Use Permit (UP-25-001), Site Development Review (SD-25-001) Approval for a New Wireless Facility

The Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church is seeking approval for a new wireless facility on the roof of its existing one-story building, located at 32975 Alvarado-Niles Road in Union City, California, to address a cellular service coverage gap in the area. The project requires a Use Permit and Site Development Review to modify the building’s height from 28 feet 5 inches to 43 feet 5 inches and to construct a new 2,320 square-foot roof-mounted enclosure along with a 359 square-foot ground-mounted equipment enclosure. The site falls within the Private Institutional zoning district, and all work must comply with Union City Municipal Code provisions, including Sections 18.114.040 for wireless facility permits and 18.51.030 for height and development modifications. Environmental compliance has been established under California’s CEQA Guidelines, specifically Class 3 categorical exemption (Section 15303), which applies to minor alterations to land for small structures, provided no significant environmental impacts are expected. The project also must meet Federal Communications Commission standards for radiofrequency emissions and align with National Environmental Policy Act requirements. The City of Union City acts as the lead agency for approval, with the Alameda County Clerk’s Office handling permit-related filing fees and documentation submissions. All submissions must be delivered in hard copy to the Alameda County Clerk’s office in Oakland, with five physical copies required, and must reference the solicitation number UP-25-001. The submission deadline was October 22, 2025, and no electronic filing is permitted. Payment for environmental fees must be made by check payable to the Alameda County Clerk. The project is not a traditional federal procurement; no contract value, pricing, or federal acquisition regulation clauses are applicable. The primary point of contact is Natalie Dean, Associate Planner for Union City, with Carl Jones of AT&T Mobility acting as the representative for the applicant. Approval hinges on adherence to local zoning, environmental exemptions, and FCC technical standards, with final inspection and acceptance managed by Union City authorities at the project site. No performance timeline, payment office for contractor invoicing, or award evaluation criteria are specified, as this is a land use and permitting process, not a competitive contract award.