The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules and standards for the location and construction of towers and antennas for wireless telecommunications in order to:
(A) Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Ashe County;
(B) Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties;
(C) Minimize potential hazards to aircraft;
(D) Maximize the use of existing towers and structures to reduce the number of towers; and
(E) Restrict the location of towers that detract from the natural beauty of the county without providing outweighing economic advantages for Ashe County citizens and the tourism industry.
(Ord. passed 6-2-97; Am. Ord. passed 4-20-15; Am. Ord. passed 10-19-20; Am. Ord. passed 8-21-23)