Ask Congress to expand city authority over cell tower placement

Police & Community SafetyGovernance<UNKNOWN>Resolution

In Plain English

The city currently has limited power to control where wireless companies place cell towers and equipment. Federal law restricts cities from considering health concerns when reviewing placement applications. If approved, Richmond formally asks Congress to give cities more authority to regulate wireless facilities for community health and safety.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 22-11

Passed

6 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

Richmond unanimously approved a resolution asking Congress to give cities more power to regulate where wireless companies can place cell towers and equipment. Currently, federal law prevents cities from considering health concerns when reviewing applications for wireless facilities, limiting local control over these installations in neighborhoods. The resolution formally requests that Congress change federal law to allow cities greater authority to regulate wireless infrastructure for community health and safety reasons. This continues the council's pattern of supporting measures that would expand local government authority over land use decisions.

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Community Discussion

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