It is the purpose of these article provisions to provide specific
conditions and standards for the location and operation of cellular
antennas and cellular towers within the Township of Knowlton. These
article provisions recognize that there may be benefits to the construction
and operation of cellular antennas and cellular towers and that state
and/or federal laws and/or regulations specifically regulate aspects
of such operation. These article provisions also acknowledge the need
to safeguard the public good and preserve the intent and purposes
of the Knowlton Township Zone Plan. These article provisions enable
the location of cellular antennas and cellular towers within the Township
of Knowlton in order to provide the fullest extent of communications
services while simultaneously limiting the number of cellular towers
to the fewest possible. These articles seek to preserve the rural,
agricultural character of the Township of Knowlton and to protect
its historical resources.
[Amended 11-30-2009 by Ord. No. 09-10]
A. The uses listed in this section are deemed to be permitted uses and
shall not require a conditional use permit or variance application,
notwithstanding any other provision of the chapter. Jurisdiction shall
rest with the Planning Board of the Township of Knowlton.
B. Permitted uses. The following uses are specifically permitted:
(1)
Antennas in any zone on property owned by the Township of Knowlton
upon which is located an existing wireless communication facility
or an existing electric transmission tower.
C. The Planning Board may waive the submission requirements of §
11-329.4 (previous § 11-329.3) for any permitted use, including but not limited to the submittal of a comprehensive plan.