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Board denies 195-foot wireless tower proposal in Dolan Springs after residents object
Summary
The Board denied a rezoning and special-use request for a proposed 195-foot wireless telecommunications tower in the Dolan Springs area after residents and the Planning & Zoning Commission raised concerns about visual impact, fire risk and whether the area needs the coverage claimed by the applicant.
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously April 7 to deny a special-use permit and rezone request for a 195-foot wireless telecommunications tower proposed near Dolan Springs.
Residents from the Dolan Springs vicinity told the board that the tower — sited on private land several miles from the nearest existing cell site — would be an unwelcome visual intrusion and could harm property values and dark-sky character. "This area is cherished for its pristine and natural beauty, tranquility, and its incredible dark night skies," resident Emily Geisler told the board during the public hearing, and she urged the supervisors to reject the proposal.
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