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Planning commission approves five Verizon small‑cell utility reviews with conditions; two sites need environmental review
Summary
The Fairhope Planning Commission on an unanimous vote approved five Verizon utility reviews (UR 25.07–UR 25.11) to replace existing wooden utility poles with black “stealth” poles and to install small‑cell equipment, subject to five staff conditions.
The Fairhope Planning Commission on an unanimous vote approved five Verizon utility reviews (UR 25.07–UR 25.11) to replace existing wooden utility poles with black “stealth” poles and to install small‑cell equipment, subject to five staff conditions. The reviews cover Oak and Summit, South Mobile and Cliff Drive, Summit (relocated), Pecan Street near Pier and South Mobile, and Bay Breeze Lane behind the Elks Lodge.
The approvals matter because the work replaces aging wooden poles, adds small‑cell telecommunication equipment to the public right of way and, in two cases, requires relocating equipment beyond 10 feet — triggering an environmental review. "Be prepared on the 3 that there aren't any changes on the drop and swap as soon as we get the permits ... could be ordered and be in for…
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