Ban new cell towers and wireless facilities until March 2011
In Plain English
The city wants to temporarily stop approving new cell phone towers, antennas, and other wireless equipment while it updates its regulations. Current rules may not address newer technologies or community concerns about placement. If approved, no new wireless facilities can be built for several months while the city rewrites the rules.
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Votes
Adopt Ordinance No. 6-11
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city unanimously approved a temporary ban on new cell phone towers and wireless equipment installations while it updates its regulations. This moratorium will last several months as staff rewrites rules that may not adequately address newer wireless technologies or community concerns about where these facilities are placed. No new wireless facilities can be built during this period, though existing equipment will continue operating normally. This is a routine planning measure that cities often use when updating zoning rules to prevent a rush of applications under old regulations.
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