To minimize the total number of wireless communication towers within the Borough of Hopewell;

To limit the impact of wireless communication antennas, towers and related facilities upon the residences and the streetscapes throughout the Borough of Hopewell;

To safeguard the prevailing and historic character of development throughout the Borough of Hopewell, with particular emphasis on maintaining the prevailing character of the historic districts and sites throughout the borough;

To encourage the location of antennas upon, or within, existing structures including, but not limited to, existing towers, tanks, cupolas, steeples and silos;

To encourage the co-location of antennas on the fewest number of existing structures within the Borough of Hopewell;

To discourage the construction of new towers that are not likely to be used by a number of wireless communication carriers;

To encourage the communication carriers to configure their facilities in a manner that minimizes and mitigates any adverse impacts upon affected properties, streetscapes and viewsheds through careful design, siting, landscape screening and innovative camouflaging techniques;

To encourage the use of alternate technologies which do not require the use of towers, or require towers at relatively lesser heights;

To enhance the ability of the carriers of wireless communications services who adhere to the letter and intent of these section provisions to provide such services quickly, effectively and efficiently; and

To comply with the mandate of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. Section 332 (c)(7), which preserves local government authority to enforce zoning requirements that protect public safety, public and private property and community aesthetics.