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Decatur County panels approve 171‑foot tower after resident raises RF concerns; applicant and staff cite federal limits
Summary
The Decatur County Area Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals approved applications to site a 171‑foot telecommunications monopole on property owned by Jeff and Lisa Deck after hearing resident concerns about radio‑frequency exposure and receiving assurances from the applicant and staff about compliance with federal limits.
The Decatur County Area Plan Commission and, subsequently, the Board of Zoning Appeals approved applications to site a 171‑foot monopole telecommunications tower on property owned by Jeff and Lisa Deck in Sand Creek Township.
Applicant representatives (appearing for Jason Riggs) described a 100‑by‑100 lease area (60‑by‑60 to be fenced), a 171‑foot monopole structure and minimal on‑site utilities other than fiber and power; a microwave backhaul was noted as a contingency. Verizon was identified as the initial anchor tenant. The applicant said the tower was proposed to fill a coverage gap in hilly, heavily treed terrain where modern high‑frequency signals do not propagate as far as older analog systems.
A nearby resident, Emily…
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