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Douglas County grants Verizon Wireless extra time to seek alternate cell-tower sites
Summary
The Board granted Verizon Wirelessa continuance of its appeal regarding a proposed 80-foot monopole at 1699 County Road, giving Verizon until on or before Oct. 1, 2026 to identify alternate sites and move through planning review. Public commenters and local advocacy groups urged more time to find a less controversial location.
The Douglas County Board voted unanimously on April 2 to continue Verizon Wireless's appeal of a planning-commission denial for an 80-foot monopole and associated equipment at 1699 County Road (DP24-0169). The continuance gives Verizon until on or before Oct. 1, 2026 to pursue alternate locations and, if it locates a suitable site, to withdraw the appeal and process design review for the new site.
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