Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board approves tower variance at Children's Home site after residents voice concerns
Summary
The board approved a 305-foot tower variance at the Children's Home site despite neighbor worries that the facility would affect a community center and blocked heliport use; applicants and the sheriff's office said the location is needed to restore reliable radio coverage.
The Walton County Zoning Board of Adjustment voted March 26 to grant a setback variance for a 305-foot public-safety tower proposed at the Children's Home parcel. The applicant said the tower is part of the same countywide network and that the proposed design meets FAA and fall-zone requirements.
Neighbors voiced concern that the tower would encroach on land donated for the Children's Home Community Center and that previous…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
