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Planning commission hears Towers LLC plan for new 5G-capable tower; returns case for follow-up
Summary
Towers LLC presented a second-workshop application for a special-use permit to build a wireless communications tower in Madison County. Applicant representatives explained why a new infill site is needed for 5G capacity and answered questions about co-location and emergency use; staff will return the case at the next meeting with final details.
Laurie Schweller, an attorney with Williams Mullen representing Towers LLC, told the Madison County Planning Commission on Feb. 18 that the company is seeking a special-use permit to build a new wireless communications facility on Tax Map 48-25.
Schweller said the proposed facility would support both 4G and 5G services and added technical context about the different frequency bands involved. "The 4 g's Long term evolution LTE service primarily operates in lower frequency bands, typically between 700…
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