Ask Congress to expand city authority over cell tower placement
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
6 to 0
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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Amend law governing cell tower and wireless facility installations
Update city rules for cell towers and wireless equipment placement
Amend wireless communications facilities law for federal compliance
Adopt updated law governing cell tower and wireless facility permits
Update cell tower and wireless equipment rules to match federal law
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