The Telecommunications Act of 1996 affirmed the city 's authority concerning the placement, construction and modification of wireless telecommunications facilities, which authority is limited by state legislation. In order to ensure that the placement, construction or modification of wireless telecommunications facilities is consistent with the applicable law, the city is adopting a single, comprehensive, wireless telecommunications facilities application and permit process. The intent of this is, to the extent permitted by law, to minimize the negative impact of wireless telecommunications facilities, establish a fair and efficient process for review and approval of applications, assure an integrated, comprehensive review of environmental impacts of such facilities and protect the health, safety and welfare of the city.
(Ord. 02-0101, passed 1-21-02; Am. Ord. 02-0601, passed 6-6-02)