In order to accommodate the communication needs of residents and businesses while protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community, the Council finds that these regulations are necessary in order to:
(A) Facilitate the provision of wireless telecommunication services to the residents and businesses of the city;
(B) Minimize adverse visual effects of towers, and development inconsistent with the city's comprehensive plan, through careful location, design and siting standards;
(C) Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from tower failure through structural standards and setback requirements; and
(D) Maximize the use of existing and approved towers and buildings to accommodate new wireless telecommunication antennas in order to reduce the number of towers needed to serve the community.
(Ord. 2002-10-04, passed 10-8-2002)