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Commission approves conditional use for lattice tower on Rayonier timberland after neighbors raise visual, traffic and wetlands concerns
Summary
NextTower/Rayonier won conditional‑use approval for an unmanned lattice tower on Cloud Kildare Road to improve cellular coverage (T‑Mobile and other carriers). Neighbors pressed for more site detail, questioned truck traffic, wetlands, vegetation clearing and possible tax and health impacts; board approved the conditional use with site‑plan review to follow.
The Effingham County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 2 voted to approve a conditional use allowing a lattice communication tower on Rayonier Forest Resources property off Cloud Kildare Road. The applicant NextTower Development Group presented the request, citing significant need to improve cellular coverage and noting the site would support co‑location for multiple carriers.
Staff described the proposal as an 80‑by‑80 leased compound with a fenced, unmanned tower and one monthly maintenance visit; staff said the site is…
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