# October 20, 2026 Town Council Regular Session

The Town of Fountain Hills Town Council regular session was held October 20, 2026. The town manager announced that Universal Waste Systems will become the town’s solid-waste provider on February 1; a resident open house was scheduled to explain the transition. No contract award details or contract value were provided. Council approved the consent agenda, though the transcript does not identify its contents. Staff also described hiring the McCall Law Firm to assist with revisions to the wireless telecommunications ordinance; the ordinance provides for applicant deposits to cover consultant costs, but no amount was stated.

Council approved Ordinance 26-12 revising wireless telecommunications provisions in the zoning ordinance by a 5–2 vote. The revisions include a 500-foot separation from residential zones or uses, schools, and daycare facilities, and require public review for all new towers. By a separate 5–2 vote, council approved Ordinance 26-16 requiring preliminary plats for subdivisions of 50 acres or more to identify potential cell-tower locations; the requirement does not mandate tower construction. Council discussed a proposed automated license plate reader ordinance but took no action, with staff expected to seek Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office input and provide additional information for possible consideration at the November 17 meeting. A public speaker cited $2,500 per camera, but this was not presented as an official town cost.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [October 20, 2026 Town Council Regular Session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xirOOATPxBc) - Town of Fountain Hills