The primary intent of this chapter is to regulate telecommunications towers and equipment to be located within the city. Therefore, the purpose of this chapter shall be to:
(A) Comply with all federal and state regulations regarding the placement, use, and maintenance of telecommunications towers and equipment;
(B) Encourage the continued improvement of wireless telecommunications service in the city;
(C) Minimize, to the extent permitted by law, the proliferation of unsightly towers and equipment throughout the city;
(D) Promote both property maintenance and the renovation of telecommunications equipment;
(E) Encourage the collocation of telecommunications towers by multiple providers so as to reduce the number of towers needed within the city;
(F) Ensure that these regulations are compatible with the zoning regulations;
(G) Recognize the commercial communication requirements of all sectors of the business and residential community.
(Ord. 2023-9, passed 9-13-2023)