The overall objective of this section is to allow the provision of wireless communication services while, at the same time, limiting the number of antennas and supporting towers to the fewest possible, and only in those locations which do not negatively impact upon the prevailing unique and visually attractive historic village character of the borough.

In this regard, the Borough of Hopewell, a designated "Village Center" on the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan, is a small municipality of only 480 acres in total area, which was founded in 1706 and which is characterized by tree-lined streets, historic frame homes and small shops.

The borough is largely developed; therefore, and understandably, the emphasis is on the avoidance of new development that may have substantial detrimental impacts on the existing character of the built environment, either physical or visual.