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Board approves 125‑foot mono tower at Crossing Boulevard to boost coverage
Summary
The Vigo County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for a 125‑foot mono tower and fenced equipment compound at the end of Crossing Boulevard to improve Verizon coverage; staff said the design will comply with FCC and FAA regulations and required flood‑elevation measures.
VIGO COUNTY — The Vigo County Board of Zoning Appeals granted a special exception to allow a 125‑foot mono tower and fenced equipment compound at the end of Crossing Boulevard.
Planning staff described the petition, saying the facility will occupy a 50-by-50-foot leased area and include a generator and equipment canopy that must be elevated per flood‑damage prevention rules. Staff said the tower is designed to comply with Federal Communications Commission and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and that it will add a necessary link in Verizon's wireless network. "The proposed wireless communication facility will be designed and constructed in compliance with FCC and FAA regulations and will be subject to continued compliance," planning staff said.
Ryan Whitley, identified in the staff report as a representative of Tower LLC, was listed as the project representative; no opposition speakers appeared at the meeting. Staff recommended approval with the standard condition that an improvement location permit be issued and that, if the tower is vacated in the future, the site be cleared and restored.
The board approved the special exception by voice vote. Next steps include securing the improvement location permit, obtaining required elevation certificates, and meeting ongoing FAA/FCC and FEMA requirements.
