(A) This chapter is adopted to:
(1) Allow broadcasting or reception towers or antennas that are intended for transmitting or receiving television, radio, cellular, or telephone communications to be situated on non-residential sites;
(2) Establish guidelines for the location of towers and antennas;
(3) Encourage the joint use of new and existing tower sites;
(4) Balance the need of providers of telecommunications services to provide quick, effective, and efficient service with the safety and welfare of the public pursuant to federal law; and
(5) Promote the attractive installation of broadcast or reception facilities in a manner which is in harmony with surrounding land uses.
(B) This chapter shall not apply to any wireless telecommunication facility for which a permit has been properly issued prior to the effective date hereof, unless either the facility itself or the use thereof is hereafter discontinued or altered. Upon alteration of such facility or the use thereof or in the event that the facility is to be used again after such use is discontinued, the facility must first comply with all applicable provisions of this chapter.
(C) The following are exempt from regulation under this chapter:
(1) An antenna used exclusively for dispatch communications by a public emergency agency;
(2) Home use of an accessory antenna or satellite dish which receives radio or television broadcast signals, or internet access; and,
(3) An amateur radio antenna not exceeding by more than five feet the maximum permitted building height of the zoning district within which it is located.
(Ord. 2001-14, passed 4-10-01)