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Jury approves setback variance and permits for communications tower at 5593 Highway 1
Summary
SmartLink/AT&T asked for, and received, a variance to place a communications tower at 5593 Highway 1 with a reduced setback due to an on‑site building; the jury approved permitting steps and asked South Central Planning to verify code compliance before building permit issuance.
The Assumption Parish Police Jury approved a setback variance and allowed SmartLink (on behalf of Vertical Bridge/AT&T) to proceed with application for a commercial building permit at 5593 Highway 1, Point Veil. Alexis Adams of SmartLink told jurors the landowner consented and the site is an open tract; the variance reduces the required 600‑foot setback to approximately 155 feet because of an existing building on the leased parcel.
The jury approved issuing a permit application and asked South Central Planning to review the site for compliance with applicable codes and regulations before final issuance. Jurors clarified the variance was requested to avoid delay, and that a future ordinance modification may follow.
Why it matters: The permit allows a new telecommunications site that SmartLink/Vertical Bridge says will improve coverage; reviewers said the site is not in a residential area and the landowner supports the lease.
Next steps: South Central Planning will confirm code compliance; the applicant will proceed with permit submittal and the parish will coordinate any required site reviews before issuing a building permit.
