Monopole Tower
Description
The small cell tower site can proceed with a minor site plan instead of a major site plan, with stormwater controls required for its gravel impervious coverage.
Impact summary
Nearby Meadow Glen residents get a redo; the tower may return at a compliant location on the same parcel.
Applicant
- Name
- B+T Group
At a glance
- Hearings
- 5
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 5
Last vote · Development Review Committee
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Meeting timeline (5)
Board of County Commissioners — September 15, 2026
The special use permit for a 180-foot cell tower in a B-2 zone was withdrawn before the hearing.
Development Review Committee — September 14, 2026
The small cell tower site can proceed with a minor site plan instead of a major site plan, with stormwater controls required for its gravel impervious coverage.
Board of County Commissioners — August 18, 2026
199-foot cell tower approved on a 1,398-acre A-1 parcel east of Lake Weir.
Board of County Commissioners — July 21, 2026
180-foot tower near Meadow Glen continued to September 15 so the applicant can rework the site to meet setbacks.
Planning & Zoning Commission — June 29, 2026
A 180-foot monopole on 28.56 acres of B-2 land near the Freedom Public Library, opposed by four residents over health, property values, and redundancy. The commission unanimously recommended approval with conditions.
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