1347.01 INTENT.

   In recognition of the quasi-public nature of cellular and/or wireless personal communication systems, it is the purpose of these regulations as set out herein in Sections 1347.01 through 1347.06, and known as "Cellular or Wireless Communications Systems," to:

   (a)   Accommodate the need for cellular or wireless comminations towers and facilities for the provision of personal wireless services while regulating their location and number in the City;

   (b)   Minimize adverse visual effects of communications towers and support structures through proper siting, design and screening;

   (c)   Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from communications towers and support structure failure; and

   (d)   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.

      (Ord. 9, 2004.  Passed 2-17-04.)