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Brentwood staff to review cell‑tower rules after carriers warn of coverage loss; ordinance change expected
Summary
City staff briefed the commission on large coverage gaps on the east side of Brentwood and said carriers have warned they will lose mounting space at a Nolensville Water District tower; staff will draft zoning text amendments and work with the planning commission to speed approvals while balancing aesthetics and safety.
City staff told the Brentwood City Commission that private wireless carriers have warned the city it risks losing significant mobile coverage when a water‑district tower that currently carries carrier equipment is replaced with a new structure that will not accommodate third‑party antennas.
That change, combined with long‑standing coverage gaps on the city’s east side, prompted staff to recommend a review and update of the city’s wireless/telecommunications rules in the zoning code. Staff said they will draft text amendments for the planning commission and city commission to consider.
"Our already bad coverage is getting ready to get considerably worse," a city staff member said during the meeting, describing carrier contacts and temporary workarounds the carriers plan while seeking permanent sites.
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