Commission Approves 165‑Foot Radio Tower Permit After Safety and Visibility Debate

May 21, 2026

Cumberland County planning commissioners approved a conditional use permit for a 165‑foot radio tower at 2086 Cumberland Road after staff said the tower was erected without local permits and commissioners pressed for visibility and safety measures; one commissioner voted no.

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Planning staff told the Cumberland County Planning Commission that a 165‑foot radio tower behind a church at 2086 Cumberland Road was erected in April of last year without local permits and that the applicant has since applied for a conditional use permit to regularize the installation.

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