3.7.100 Purpose and Applicability.
A. Purpose. This chapter is intended to accommodate the provision of wireless and broadcast communication services and provide a uniform and comprehensive set of standards for the development, siting, and installation of wireless and broadcast communication facilities. In accordance with the guidelines and intent of Federal law and the Telecommunications Act of 1996, these regulations are intended to: (1) protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Bend; (2) preserve neighborhood character and protect aesthetic quality; (3) encourage siting in preferred locations; and (4) minimize adverse visual impacts through careful design, configuration, screening, and innovative camouflaging techniques.
B. Applicability.
1. This chapter applies to the development, siting, and installation of wireless and broadcast communication facilities, including but not limited to cellular telephone facilities, broadband internet facilities, and radio and TV broadcasting facilities. This chapter in no way prohibits, restricts, or impairs the installation, maintenance, or use of video antennas (including direct-to-home satellite dishes, TV antennas, and wireless cable antennas) used by viewers to receive video programming signals from direct broadcast facilities, broadband radio service providers, and TV broadcast stations.
2. This chapter also applies to an eligible facilities request for a modification of an existing tower or base station that does not substantially change the physical dimension of such tower or base station. See BDC 3.7.550, Eligible Facilities Request for a Modification of an Existing Tower or Base Station. [Ord. NS-2328, 2019; Ord. NS-2158, 2011; Ord. NS-2016, 2006]