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Oakland advances telecom ordinance on first reading to allow monopole on town property, officials say it will boost safety and coverage
Summary
The commission gave first reading to Ordinance 2026‑01 to amend the land development code to allow limited telecommunications monopoles on town‑owned parcels, increase allowable height to 150 feet and set a 1.5‑mile separation; staff said the change targets a site behind the public safety building to improve wireless coverage and emergency communications.
The Town of Oakland commission held a first public hearing and approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026‑01 on April 28 to update local rules for telecommunications towers and to permit controlled placement of monopole towers on town‑owned property.
Town Manager Elise explained the amendment responds to ongoing poor cellular signal in downtown areas and is intended to modernize the land development code to balance…
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