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Board of Appeals upholds permit for Laguna Street wireless installation after legal and health debate
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Appeals denied an appeal of a wireless‑facility permit for 2620 Laguna Street on Aug. 28, 2019, finding the permit was properly issued under Article 25 and federal standards despite public health concerns; the board urged the Department of Public Health to complete a review of recent research.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on Wednesday denied an appeal of a permit to install a personal wireless service facility at 2620 Laguna Street, upholding the permit that had been issued by Public Works.
Appellant Ron Ratner argued the installation should be rescinded on public‑health and process grounds, citing San Francisco’s precautionary‑principle ordinance (Article 25) and urging independent electromagnetic‑field testing and public participation in decision‑making. Ratner and several members of the public told the board they believe…
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