September 14, 2026 Planning and Zoning Meeting

The Town of Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on September 14, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and considering an ordinance (26-12) to repeal and replace the zoning ordinance chapter 17 concerning wireless telecommunication towers and antennas. The discussion included detailed provisions on tower setbacks, stealth design flexibility, application requirements, maintenance, and operation standards, as well as compliance with FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The commission also addressed concerns about protecting residential areas, schools, and places of employment from potential adverse impacts of wireless facilities. Public comments raised issues about tower proximity, health and safety language, satellite dish regulations, and undergrounding of broadband utilities. The commission agreed to forward the ordinance with some suggested clarifications and to continue work on related broadband regulations in chapter 16, targeting council consideration in October. No formal votes on the ordinance were recorded during this meeting, but there was consensus on moving forward with the draft and addressing outstanding issues in future sessions.