The primary intent of this subchapter is to establish standards and general guidelines for the siting of telecommunications towers, antennas and equipment to be located within the county in a manner that will protect the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the county by promoting goals of this subchapter as follows:
(A) Ensure compliance of all telecommunications facilities with current federal, state and local regulations;
(B) Encourage the use of existing structures as an alternative to new tower construction;
(C) Encourage co-location and site sharing of new and existing wireless communication facilities;
(D) Recognize the commercial communication requirements of all sectors of the business and residential community;
(E) Encourage the continued improvement of wireless telecommunications in the county; and
(F) Facilitate the design and construction of towers and antennas which minimize adverse visual impacts.
(Ord. 11-21, passed 11-9-2021)