In recognition of the quasi-public nature of cellular and/or wireless communication systems, it is the purpose of these regulations to accomplish the following:
(a) Accommodate the need for cellular or wireless communication towers while regulating their location and number in the City;
(b) Minimize adverse visual effects of communication towers and support structures through proper siting, design and screening;
(c) Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from communication towers and support structure failure; and
(d) Encourage the joint use of any new or existing communication towers and support structures to reduce the number of such structures needed in the future.
(Ord. 99-1966. Passed 5-4-99.)