The purpose of this subchapter is to:
(A) Regulate the design, construction, placement, modification, and removal of wireless communications facility, wireless communications facility with wireless support structure and wireless support structure;
(B) Allow the providers of wireless communications services to provide for adequate coverage and capacity while minimizing the overall impact of additional towers and protecting the fundamental characteristics of the various zoning districts;
(C) Encourage co-location, the use of attached facilities, concealed facilities, and the use of appropriate public and semi-public properties whenever feasible;
(D) Require designs and parameters compatible with adjacent land uses, and to conserve the scenic, historic, aesthetic and environmental quality of Wayne County and the tourism industry based thereon from the adverse impacts of wireless communications facilities development;
(E) Promote long-range planning and cooperation between the citizens and property owners of Wayne County, the Wayne County Advisory Plan Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the County Commissioners, and the wireless communications services providers;
(F) Protect, wherever possible, the public health, safety and general welfare of the community; and
(G) Give due regard to the policies of Wayne County's Comprehensive Plan when evaluating proposals for wireless communications facility, wireless communications facility with wireless support structure or wireless support structure.
(Ord. 2019-012, passed 8-21-2019)