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Pima County denies Vertical Bridge/T‑Mobile conditional use permit near Saguaro National Park
Summary
After a three‑hour public hearing with about 58 written comment items and multiple residents testifying, the Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 to uphold a Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation and deny a Type 3 conditional use permit for an 80‑foot wireless tower proposed by Vertical Bridge LLC to serve T‑Mobile.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 to deny a request by Vertical Bridge LLC for a Type 3 conditional use permit (Case 24CU0007/2400007) to build an 80‑foot wireless communication tower on property at 10510 W. Massengale Road in the Picture Rocks area.
Supporters and opponents packed the hearing room and dozens submitted written comments. Vertical Bridge and T‑Mobile argued the facility would close a service gap and provide indoor service for roughly 2,000 additional residents. Opponents — mostly nearby homeowners — said the tower would harm views toward Panther Peak and the Saguaro National Park buffer, reduce property values and violate county zoning goals to minimize visual impacts.
Planning staff and the county hearing administrator had recommended approval with conditions, including limits…
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