HomeMy Public PortalAbout1997_10_28_R256The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED October 28, 1997
97-256 ADOPTED October 28, 1997
ENDORSING THE POLICY CONCERNING THE REVIEW OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
PROPOSED BY THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA PLANNING DISTRICT
COMMISSION
Clerk of Council
Jaj3~fs E. Clem, Mayor
Tbwn of Leesburg
WHEREAS, the Northern Virginia Harming District Commission adopted a resolution urging the
requirement of shared approval authority in the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) proposed
changes to policies and regulations governing rights-of-way for telecommunications citing, zoning and shared
tower proposals; and
WHEREAS, Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 provides that local authority
regarding the placement, construction and modification of personal wireless facilities shall not be preempted
by federal authority provided that local regulation does not have the effect of prohibiting the provision of
personal wireless services; and
WHEREAS, local governments have the authority to regulate the placement of towers and antennae
through the comprehensive planning and zoning processes under the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Council recognizes the need for effective telecommunications operations and
the importance of locating telecommunications facilities in order to minimize interference among service
providers while protecting the health, safety and welfare of Town citizens.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The Northern Virginia Planning District Commission's policy dated July 24, 1997,
regarding the adoption of rules by VDOT to require dual submission to VDOT and local governments
applications for placement of towers and antennae by telecommunications service providers in VDOT rights-
of-way is hereby endorsed.
PASSED this 28thday of October , 1997,.