Powderhouse Mountain Cell Tower setback dispute
Summary
Two towers came before the commission: a 199-foot Verizon tower on Horse Creek Road and a 95-foot monopole on Hayes Avenue. Both passed 5-0, but neighbors challenged the Hayes Avenue site over radiation fears and eyesore concerns, and one resident said Verizon could collocate on her existing tower instead.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private towers improve cell coverage at no county cost; permits and fees are applicant-funded.
Wireless users in coverage-gap areas, including first responders and rural residents.
Nearby homeowners object to proximity, aesthetics, and perceived health risks.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners — October 20, 2026
A neighbor says the 156-foot tower sits only 113 feet from her property line — well short of the required 156-foot setback — with no variance ever granted, and that the county's own planners flagged the problem in writing. The board will review the full file and issue a written decision by November 14, 2026.
Planning Commission — May 14, 2026
Two towers came before the commission: a 199-foot Verizon tower on Horse Creek Road and a 95-foot monopole on Hayes Avenue. Both passed 5-0, but neighbors challenged the Hayes Avenue site over radiation fears and eyesore concerns, and one resident said Verizon could collocate on her existing tower instead.
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