Grant County BZA Meeting 6-1-26

The Grant County Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on June 1, 2026, primarily to discuss a special exception request for the construction of a 260-foot cell tower by Horvath Communications and Verizon near County Road South, 700 East. The petitioner presented the need for improved rural wireless coverage and addressed concerns about health and property values, citing FCC regulations and studies indicating minimal RF emissions and no significant impact on property values. Several residents and property owners opposed the tower, expressing concerns about decreased property values, health risks, noise, visual impact, and safety, and requested compensation or alternative locations. The board discussed procedural issues, inconsistencies in the application documents, and the need for accurate information. Ultimately, the board voted to table the decision until a special meeting in July to allow for corrections and further review. Additionally, there was extensive public comment regarding a separate ongoing issue involving a landfill/dump site with concerns about ordinance compliance, environmental impact, and property values, but no formal action was taken on that matter during this meeting.