The purpose of this legislation is to provide a process for permitting the construction and subsequent maintenance of telecommunication systems including towers and antennas. This process is directed at maintaining a balance between the city’s identified right to preserve its land and policies for the health, safety, welfare and aesthetics and the federal government’s interest in providing for and spurring competition in the telecommunication arena. All legislation is directed at creating an environment where residents will have the greatest opportunity to benefit from the Telecommunications Act of 1996, being 47 U.S.C. §§ 201’s intent to enhance competition while impacting the city’s land use and property values in the least intrusive manner possible.
(Ord. 27-98, passed 3-17-1998)