In recognition of the quasi-public nature if cellular and/or wireless personal communication systems, it is the purpose of these regulations as set out herein in this chapter, and known as “Cellular or Wireless Communications Systems;” to:
(a) Accommodate the need for cellular or wireless communications towers and facilities for the provision of personal wireless services while regulating their location and number in the City;
(b) Minimize adverse visual effects of communications towers and support structures through proper siting, design and screening;
(c) Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from communications towers and support structure failure; and
(d) Encourage the joint use of any new and existing communications towers and support structures to reduce the number of such structures needed in the future.
(Ord. 1997-16. Passed 6-16-97.)