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Ames zoning board approves larger concealment canisters on Ames High cell tower with conditions
Summary
The Ames Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit to replace 34‑inch concealment canisters with 42‑inch canisters on the wireless tower at 1801 Ridgewood Avenue (Ames High), imposing conditions including painting, tree replacement, fence repair and updated engineer‑stamped plans.
The Ames Zoning Board of Adjustment on the unanimous vote of members present approved a special use permit to allow larger concealment canisters on the wireless communications tower at 1801 Ridgewood Avenue, the site of Ames High.
City staff told the board the tower is 110 feet tall and was originally approved in 2005. Staff said the application proposes increasing the diameter of the top concealment canisters from 34 inches to 42 inches to accommodate newer equipment, and…
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