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Board approves conditional use permit for 99-foot cell tower in Winkelman

3143939 · April 29, 2025
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Summary

The board adopted Resolution No. 25-02-02 approving a conditional use permit for a new 99-foot self-supporting wireless communications tower near Highway 77 in Winkelman. Supervisors heard written opposition from three nearby property owners and one on-site speaker urged approval citing improved e-911 coverage.

The Gila County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No. 25-02-02 granting a conditional use permit (CUP G2412-001) for a new wireless communications tower on Assessor’s Parcel 101-13-032F at 3807 S. Arizona Highway 77 in Winkelman.

County staff described the proposal as a 90-foot self-supporting tower with a 4-foot lightning rod (99-foot overall height) sited inside a 66-by-66-foot compound enclosed by a 6-foot chain-link fence. The applicant indicated the facility will support up to four carriers and is intended to improve coverage for emergency 911 services in Winkelman…

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