In order to accommodate the communication needs of the residents, business and industry while protecting the health, safety and general welfare of the city, the following regulations are imposed in order to:
(A) Facilitate the use of wireless communication services, television and radio antennas, for residents, businesses and industries of the city.
(B) Minimize adverse effects of towers through careful design and siting standards;
(C) Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from tower or antenna failure through structural standards and setback requirements; and
(D) Maximize the use of existing and approved towers and buildings to accommodate new wireless telecommunication antennas in order to reduce the number of towers needed to serve the community.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)