Since the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was enacted in the US, local jurisdictions are not allowed to "prohibit" the placement of communication towers. They are allowed to regulate how and where the towers are placed as long as the overall impact is not to preclude wireless service.

To promote competition and reduce regulation in order to secure lower prices and higher quality services for American telecommunications consumers and encourage the rapid deployment of new telecommunications technologies

The special use permit application procedure is intended to provide the opportunity for the

Board of Zoning Appeals of Bayton to review proposed special use and its potential impacts

on surrounding properties and land uses. It is also intended to provide an opportunity for the Board

of Zoning Appeals to recommend and for the County Commissioners to impose such conditions

as are necessary to ensure that the use will be compatible with the surrounding area and

consistent with the intent of the City

Commercial Property next to strip mall and offices› Mixed in among buildings, may not be as

visible than near a city park or top of a church› May be easier to install since not placing

very high structure› Easier to fence off tower if it sits lower to the

ground However may be more subject to vandalism

Cost paid by 3 wireless providers› Offers improved service to all local

subscribers regardless of provider they use› Small cost to pay to keep customers› Will keep each provider from having to put in

own additional tower Maintenance cost paid my City› Added revenue from satisfied wireless

customers and tourists