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Board approves conditional use for 150‑foot telecommunications tower on Nell Avenue
Summary
After staff testimony and extended public comment citing property‑value, safety and health concerns, the Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use for a 150‑foot telecommunications tower on Nell Avenue, subject to development‑review conditions and required agency clearances.
The Escambia County Board of Adjustment on April 15 approved a conditional use to allow a 150‑foot telecommunications tower on Nell Avenue, after staff presentations, applicant testimony and extended public comment.
Attorney Madison Leonard presented for the applicant, MC Pensacola LLC, and said the tower would address documented cellular coverage gaps and support FirstNet and county EMS equipment at no cost to the county. Urban planner Melissa Shirley summarized staff findings that the property is commercially zoned but requires conditional use review because the tower would be within 500 feet…
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