§ 29-181. Purpose.

(a)

Primary purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to promote the efficient and effective provisions of communication services in compliance with the Telecommunications Act of 1996 while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the community. This article is adopted under the zoning authority of the city in furtherance of the more general purposes set forth in the zoning ordinance.

(b)

Secondary purposes.

(1)

To provide a range of locations for antenna arrays and telecommunications towers in all zones unless otherwise prevented by law;

(2)

To minimize the number of new towers needed by encouraging the use of existing towers and existing public and private structures;

(3)

To enhance the ability of providers of communications services to provide such services to the community quickly, effectively and efficiently;

(4)

To preserve the stability of land values of properties near and adjacent to proposed commercial tower locations; and

(5)

To protect the public health, safety, and welfare through the use of good engineering and urban design principles.

(Ord. No. 5880, § 1, 5-1-00)