Commission approves 195-foot communications tower on Plus Clifton Road

The Bullock County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a conditional use request to construct a communications monopole near Plus Clifton Road in the eastern part of the county.

Planning staff presented the conditional-use request filed by Gregory Sykes and described a 195‑foot galvanized monopole with four antenna positions and a three‑foot lightning rod. Staff said the structure is under 200 feet and therefore does not require FAA lighting; an independent tower review firm also evaluated the application and contributed recommended conditions.

Agent Ivy Kadel told the board the monopole is one of the less-intrusive designs (a monopole rather than a lattice tower) and that Verizon had included the site on its 2025 build plan. Planning staff and the planning and zoning commission recommended approval with the conditions listed in the county epartmental review memo.

Commission discussion was brief. One commissioner announced a financial conflict and recused himself; the record shows no speakers signed up in opposition. After a motion and second, the board voted unanimously to approve the conditional use permit.

Why it matters: The tower will expand local cellular infrastructure in the eastern portion of Bullock County and, according to staff, occupies a small site footprint with minimal viewshed impact in the rural area.

Implementation and conditions: The approval was conditioned on compliance with the county departmental review memo (staff noted the second page lists specific requirements). The applicant and agent confirmed they had met the conditions recommended by staff. The record does not provide a construction schedule or permit issuance date; those follow normal permitting procedures.

Ending: The board approved the conditional use and the item passed on a unanimous voice vote.