Commission debates fence requirement and security measures for proposed tower

Jul 22, 2026

Commissioners discussed a municipal code requirement for an 8-foot fence around telecommunication towers; staff said the city attorney advised alternative security measures could meet the code’s intent, and the commission accepted that interpretation while retaining the option to add fencing.

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During deliberations on CUP 26-03, a commissioner raised the municipal code requirement that a perimeter fence of at least eight feet be placed around the tower site. Staff responded that they had consulted the city attorney about compliance and that the attorney had determined a variance would not be required because the proposed alternative security measures meet the code’s intent.

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