Collocation or siting on existing facilities
and structures is desired. No special permit or modification of the
conditions of a special permit relating to a facility for wireless
communications services shall be authorized by the special permit
granting authority (SPGA) unless it finds that such facility:
A. Is necessary to meet current or expected demands for
the services supported by the wireless communications services facility
for the applicant's network;
B. Conforms to all applicable regulations promulgated
by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC);
C. Is designed and constructed in a manner which minimizes
its visual impact to the extent practical;
D. Complies with all other regulations of this article;
and
E. Is an appropriate site within the technically feasible
area for the location of the wireless communications services facility.
The following types of wireless communications
facilities are exempt from this article.
A. Amateur radio installations used in accordance with
the terms of any amateur radio service license issued by the Federal
Communications Commission, provided that the facility is not used
or licensed for any commercial purpose.
B. Towers and antennas erected by the Town of Wakefield
exclusively for public safety or other Town communications purposes.