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Council continues telecom ordinance after historic-preservation concerns; staff to revise language

5899000 · October 6, 2025
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Summary

An ordinance updating rules for commercial wireless telecommunication facilities was pulled for revision after historic-preservation concerns and a staff request for more time.

Fort Myers City Council on Oct. 6 continued (pulled) an ordinance that would amend city rules governing commercial wireless telecommunication facilities after members of the public and staff raised concerns about historic-preservation review and code alignment. Council voted to continue the item to a future meeting to allow staff time to revise the language.

Gina Savison, who identified herself through her work with the Historic Preservation Commission, urged the council to prevent unintended consequences and asked that the…

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