Can a community offer incentives to wireless carriers to camouflage antennae in their communities?
Yes, and by drafting ordinances specifying the use of camouflaged utilities, conflicts over the construction of new cell sites have been significantly reduced. Some communities will waive the public hearing process if a carrier agrees to conceal the tower in residential areas. This kind of incentive reduces the time required to gain necessary permits and licenses for system build-out, while maintaining the aesthetic quality of the community.
