(A) Purpose. In accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 13-24-401, et seq., known as the "Competitive Wireless Broadband Investment, Deployment, and Safety Act of 2018," the purpose of this subchapter is to establish policies and procedures for the placement of small wireless facilities in the public rights-of-way within the town's jurisdiction, which will provide public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the town's rights-of-way and to the town as a whole.
(B) Intent. In enacting this subchapter, the town is establishing uniform standards to address issues presented by small wireless facilities, including without limitation, to:
(1) Prevent interference with the use of streets, sidewalks, alleys, parkways, and other public ways and places;
(2) Prevent the creation of visual and physical obstructions and other conditions that are hazardous to vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
(3) Prevent interference with the facilities and operations of facilities lawfully located in public rights-of-way or public property;
(4) Protect against environmental damage, including damage to trees;
(5) Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; and
(6) Facilitate rapid deployment of small wireless facilities to provide the benefits of advanced wireless services.
(C) Conflicts with other sections or laws. This chapter supersedes all sections or parts of sections adopted prior hereto that are in conflict herewith, to the extent of such conflict. In the event of any conflict between a provision hereof and a provision of Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 13-24-401, et seq., the provisions of such state statute shall control.
(Ord. 2018-03, passed 10-28-19)