The purpose of this chapter is to provide a process for permitting the construction and subsequent maintenance of telecommunications systems, including towers and antennas, in certain districts within the City. This process is directed at maintaining a balance between the City's identified right to preserve its land use policies for the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics and the Federal government's interest in providing for and spurring competition in the telecommunication arena. All provisions of this chapter are directed at creating an environment where residents will have the greatest opportunity to benefit from the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the intent of such Act to enhance competition, while impacting the City's land use plan and its property values in the least intrusive manner possible. (Ord. 97-48. Passed 6-2-97.)