(A) This chapter shall officially be known, cited and referred to as the City of St. Michael Tower and Wireless Facility Ordinance.
(B) In order to accommodate the communication needs of residents and business while protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community, the Council finds that these regulations are necessary in order to:
(1) Facilitate the provision of wireless telecommunication services to the residents and businesses of the city;
(2) Minimize adverse visual effects of towers through careful design and siting standards;
(3) Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from tower failure through structural standards and setback requirements; and,
(4) Maximize and encourage the use of buildings and existing or approved towers to accommodate new wireless telecommunication antennas in order to reduce the number of towers needed to serve the community and minimize their visual impact.
(Ord. 127, passed 10-12-99)