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Suwannee County approves 255-foot lattice tower permit despite public concerns
Summary
The Suwannee County Commission unanimously approved a special-permit resolution for a 255-foot self-support lattice communications tower by Vertical Bridge, after public comment raised safety and visual-impact concerns and the applicant said FAA clearance and co-location would mitigate impacts.
The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners on April 21 adopted a resolution approving special-permit request SP-26-04-01 to build a 255-foot self-support lattice communications tower on an approximately 73.16-acre agricultural parcel in the northwest part of the county.
County staff presented the application and propagation maps showing coverage gaps in the area. Mr. Meeks explained the proposal would allow co-location — giving multiple carriers access to a single structure — and that the applicant listed T-Mobile as an anchor tenant. Two members of the public and the applicant gave sworn…
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