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Township zoning report flags Skyway Communications cell tower built without recorded permits; investigation under way
Summary
At the Nov. 3 Grant Township Board meeting, Kim, who presented the zoning report, said construction of a Skyway Communications cell tower occurred without communication to the township, Planning Commission approval or required permits; Kim said she is investigating and will contact the company and relevant officials.
At the Grant Township Board meeting on Nov. 3, Kim, who provided the board's zoning report, told the board that a new Skyway Communications cell tower had been constructed without notifying township staff, without Planning Commission approval and without permits. Kim said she is investigating the situation and will contact Skyway Communications and other relevant parties to determine next steps.
Kim summarized permit activity for October and noted the Planning Commission is continuing work on the township Master Plan with a focus on future land use. Regarding the tower, the minutes record: "A new construction of cell tower by Skyway Communications was reported. There has been no communication, planning commission approval or permits. Kim is investigating and contacting." The board did not take formal action at the meeting on the tower; Kim's statement was presented as an informational zoning update.
Why it matters: a cell-tower construction without recorded permits can trigger code-enforcement, zoning review, or stop-work notices depending on the township's permitting rules. The minutes do not state whether the structure is operational, what permits would be required, or what timeline Kim expects for resolution. Those details remain under investigation by township staff.
The board's next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2025, when any developments or staff follow-ups could be reported.
