Planning Board signs off on correction to minor tower height in UDO
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Summary
The Planning Board recommended a text amendment to correct a typo in UDO section 8.116.h.1 to make the minor telecommunications tower maximum height consistent with definitions (changing the incorrectly listed 30 feet to 50 feet). The change was presented as a technical correction and was recommended by vote.
The Planning Board voted to recommend a narrow technical amendment to section 8.116.h.1 of the Unified Development Ordinance to correct an apparent typo in the definition of "minor telecommunications tower."
Staff explained the definitions section of the UDO already identifies a minor telecommunications tower as having a maximum height of 50 feet above grade; another subsection erroneously referenced 30 feet. The proposed text amendment replaces 30 feet with 50 feet to align the standards throughout the UDO. The Planning Board adopted the consistency statement and moved to recommend approval; the motion carried on a voice vote.
The change was described by staff as an internal correction and not a policy change; staff said consistency between definitional text and standards will remove confusion during permit review.
Next steps: staff will forward the Planning Board’s recommendation and consistency statement to the Board of Commissioners for final action.