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Planning commission approves 100‑foot monopole at 1225 Richens Ave with mitigated negative declaration

Butte County Planning Commission · February 26, 2026
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On Feb. 26 the Butte County Planning Commission adopted a mitigated negative declaration under CEQA and approved a conditional use permit for a 100‑foot monopole at 1225 Richens Avenue, requiring biological mitigations and standard permit conditions; staff said the site will improve Verizon coverage and allow future colocations.

The Butte County Planning Commission on Feb. 26 approved a conditional use permit and the accompanying mitigated negative declaration for a proposed 100‑foot telecommunications monopole at 1225 Richens Avenue.

Assistant Planner Alyssa Mendoza told commissioners the project includes a 100‑foot monopole with a 5‑foot lightning rod, two ground‑mounted equipment cabinets, a diesel backup generator and a 50‑by‑50 lease area enclosed by a 6‑foot chain‑link fence. Staff found the project…

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