Supervisors approve unmanned county communications tower for improved emergency coverage

May 13, 2025

The board approved a special-exception permit for an unmanned, self-supporting telecommunications tower at the Public Safety Building to upgrade Washington County's emergency radio system; presenter noted FAA clearance and that the tower "will not be lit."

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Fred Lau (Speaker 8), representing the applicant and Motorola Solutions, presented a request for a special-exception permit to install a telecommunications tower and antennas on approximately 8.18 acres at the Public Safety Building to support county emergency radio communications.

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