ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE TOWN OF WILTON, CONNECTICUT

29-4.D.objectives as noted below. However, these regulations are intended to regulatetelecommunications facilities to the fullest extent permissible within the limitsestablished by the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law 104-104 (the Act). Wherever possible, the terms of these regulations should beinterpreted in a manner consistent with the Act, with any amendments to the Actwhich may be adopted hereafter and with any court or regulatory agencydecisions interpreting the Act.b. Objectives:(1) To obtain information necessary to evaluate a proposed Facility,(2) To minimize locations in residential zones and maximize locations inbusiness districts,(3) To limit the number of telecommunication Towers throughout thecommunity, especially by requiring multiple-user sharing oftelecommunication facilities (i.e. Co-Location and other means of sharingone location),(4) To establish locations least disruptive to the public safety and welfare ofthe Town of Wilton and that are consistent with the Wilton Plan ofConservation and Development,(5) To minimize the number of Towers needed to serve the community bothnow and in the future by maximizing the use of existing and approvedsuitable facilities (including existing Towers, buildings and other facilities)to accommodate new wireless telecommunications Antennae,(6) To minimize adverse visual effects through proper design, siting andscreening in keeping with the Town's character,(7) To minimize negative effect on adjoining property values,(8) To protect scenic roads and historic resources as identified in the WiltonPlan of Conservation and Development from encroachment byinappropriate structures,(9) To avoid injury and potential damage to adjacent properties from Towerfailure through high structural standards of engineering and careful sitingof Tower structures and setback requirements,(10) To enhance the ability of providers of telecommunication services toprovide such services to the community effectively and efficiently,27