Staff tells ARB colocation alone cannot justify denying wireless facility

Sep 8, 2026

During discussion of a proposed 100-foot monopole on Southside Drive, Albemarle County staff told ARB members that colocation opportunities are relevant but cannot be the sole justification for denial and that the ARB's review is advisory.

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In discussion after a staff presentation on a proposed 100-foot monopole at 2415 Southside Drive, county planning staff clarified the limits of the Architectural Review Board's authority on colocation arguments.

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