§ 10.1. Purpose.

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 affirmed the authority of Troup County concerning the placement, construction and modification of wireless telecommunications facilities. Troup County finds that wireless telecommunications facilities may pose significant concerns to the health, safety, public welfare, character and environment of the county and its inhabitants. Troup County also recognizes that facilitating the development of wireless service technology can be an economic development asset and of significant benefit to the county and its residents. In order to insure that the placement, construction or modification of wireless telecommunications facilities is consistent with the land use policies, Troup County is adopting a single, comprehensive, wireless telecommunications facilities application and permit process. The intent of this article is to minimize impact of wireless telecommunications facilities, establish a fair and efficient process for review and approval of applications, assure an integrated, comprehensive review of the visual and environmental impacts of such facilities, and protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Troup County.

( Ord. No. 2010-07 , § I, 12-15-2009)