HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2000-04BEING A RESOLUTION OF ~ COLUMBIA lnP. IGHTS CITY COUNCIL IMPOSING A SIX
MONTH MORATORIUM ON ~ PLACEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MODIFICATION
OF TOWERS AND WIRELESS TELECOI~dMUNICATIONS FACILITIES WITHIN TnY~ CITY
OF COLUMBIA BIClGHTS
WHEREAS, on February 8, 1996, Congress enacted the Federal Telecommunications Act of
1996, P.L. No. 104-104, to deregulate the telecommunications industry, providing a more competitive
environment for wired and wireless telecommunication services in the United States; and,
WHEREAS, incressed competition in the market for wireless telecommunications services my
create an increased demand for antenna sites on towers and other antenna support mctures necessary
for providing wireless service via existing and new technologies; and,
WHY~REAS, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 preserves the authority of the City to regulate
the placement, construction, and modification of towers, antenna support structures, and wireless
telecommunications facilities, in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public; and,
WHE~REAS, the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance currently allows public utility structures
as a Conditional Use Pcrmit in every zoning district within thc City except for the I-2, Industrial District
which does not allow public utility structures; and,
V~II?.REAS, the City Council determines it is necessary to complete the Comprehensivc Plan
nixlate and the rewrite of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance and conduct ~ research and
analysis as to appropriate zoning and performance standards for towers and wireless telecommunications
facilities within the City.
NOW, THR-REFO RE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in an effort to protect the health, safety, and
welfare of the public the Columbia Heights City Council hereby imposes a six month moratorium on the
placement, construction, and modification of towers and wireless telecommunications facilities within
the City of Columbia Heights, with said moratorium commencing and effective the date of adoption of
this resolution, and recognizing said moratorium will effect only those applications for the placement,
construction, and modification of towers and wireless telecommunieations facilities submitted to the City
after the date of adoption of this resohtion.
Passed this 10m day of January, 2000
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All ayes
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy ~]ty Clerk