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Commission backs tighter setback flexibility for tall structures with engineering safeguards
Summary
The commission recommended Resolution 25-26 to amend MSB 17.67, allowing reduced minimum setbacks for telecommunications towers where engineering (e.g., 'breakpoint' design) demonstrates no risk to public safety. Staff cited past tower collapses and described engineering approaches to limit fall radius.
The Planning Commission recommended an amendment to MSB 17.67 (tall structures) to allow reduced minimum setback requirements for new telecommunications towers and other tall structures when applicants provide engineering demonstrating no risk to public health, safety and welfare.
Planning Director Alex Strong reviewed the code history, noting the existing…
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