Roswell, GA
File #: 13-0106    Version: 1 Name: HB 176 - Cell Tower Opposition
Type: Item with Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/21/2013 In control: Mayor and City Council
On agenda: 2/25/2013 Final action: 2/25/2013
Title: Approval of a Resolution in Opposition to HB 176, Cell Tower Siting: Infringement on Local Zoning.
Attachments: 1. 9 - In Opposition to HB 176 -Regulation of Cell Towers_022513, 2. Resolution to Oppose HB 176 Re Cell Towers
Title
Approval of a Resolution in Opposition to HB 176, Cell Tower Siting: Infringement on Local Zoning.
Body
Item Summary:
HB 176, if adopted, would require that a new tower be automatically approved if a city fails to approve or disapprove an application for a new cell tower within 150 days. Also, cities would be preempted from recommending alternative locations for the siting of a cell tower, even if the proposed site is in a location that adversely affects the city and its residents.
 
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
Time constraints did not allow time for this item to go to Committee.
 
Financial Impact:
N/A
 
Presented by:
Jere Wood, Mayor