(A) It is the purpose of the provisions of this chapter, known as "Cellular or Wireless Communication Towers and Systems," to:
(1) Accommodate the need for cellular or wireless communications towers and facilities for the provision of personal wireless services while regulating their location and number in the village;
(2) Minimize adverse visual effects of communications towers and support structures through proper siting, design and screening;
(3) Avoid potential damage to persons and adjacent properties from failure of communications towers and support structure or other hazards; and
(4) Encourage the joint use of any new and existing communications towers and support structures to reduce the number of such structures needed in the future.
(B) This chapter is applicable to commercial operators and operations, and is not applicable to a licensed amateur operator (ham operator) of a single amateur radio station.
(Ord. 1997-22, passed 12-8-97)