The purpose of this section of the ordinance is to regulate by zoning permit (1) the siting and construction of any new mobile service support structure and facilities; (2) with regard to a class 1 collocation, the substantial modification to an existing support structure and mobile service facilities; and (3) with regard to a class 2 collocation, collocation on an existing support structure which does not require the substantial modification to an existing support structure and mobile service facilities.

It is intended that Kenosha County shall apply these regulations to accomplish to the greatest degree possible the following: (1) minimize adverse effects of mobile service facilities and mobile service support structures; (2) maintain and ensure that a nondiscriminatory, competitive and broad range of mobile services and high quality mobile service infrastructure consistent with the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 are provided to serve the community; and (3) provide a process of obtaining necessary zoning permits for mobile service facilities and support structures while at the same time protecting the legitimate interests of Kenosha County citizens.

Kenosha County encourages the use of alternative support structures, co-location of new antennas on existing support structures and construction of supports structures with the ability to locate at least three (3) additional users (minimum of 4 total users required for each mobile tower facility).

It is not the intent of this section to regulate residential satellite dishes or residential television antennas that are used privately. Additionally, it is not intended to regulate satellite dishes or antennas whose regulation is prohibited by Wis. Stat. § 59.69 (4)(d), as it may be amended from time to time. [Code § 12.18.1-1.]