(A) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide specific regulations for the placement, construction and modification of personal wireless service facilities. The provisions of this subchapter are not intended to and shall not be interpreted to prohibit or to have the effect of prohibiting the provision of personal wireless services, nor shall the provisions of this subchapter be applied in such a manner as to unreasonably discriminate between providers of functionally equivalent personal wireless services. To the extent that any provision or provisions of this subchapter are inconsistent with or in conflict with any other provision of the city code or any section of the city, the provisions of this subchapter shall be deemed to control.
(B) In the course of reviewing any request for any approval required under this subchapter made by an applicant to provide personal wireless services or to install personal wireless service facilities, the Zoning Board of Appeals, Plan Commission or the City Council, as the case may be, shall act within a reasonable period of time after the request is duly filed with the city, taking into account the nature and scope of the request. Any decision to deny such a request shall be in writing and supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record.
(Ord. 97-4, passed 3-20-1997; Ord. 98-6, passed 2-2-1998; Ord. 99-16, passed 3-2-1999)