Cell tower siting in Open Rural districts
Summary
Two towers, two outcomes: the 199-foot Colee Cove monopole was approved 3-2 despite a PZA denial recommendation, while the board unanimously denied the 180-foot St. Thomas Island Parkway tower after hearing neighbors' compatibility concerns.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Colee Cove area residents gain improved cell coverage; St. Thomas neighbors keep their skyline and property values.
Colee Cove neighbors cite lost screening, Scenic Highway impacts, and property values; the carrier must find alternate coverage near St. Thomas.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Oct 20, 2026
Two towers, two outcomes: the 199-foot Colee Cove monopole was approved 3-2 despite a PZA denial recommendation, while the board unanimously denied the 180-foot St. Thomas Island Parkway tower after hearing neighbors' compatibility concerns.
Planning and Zoning Agency - Jul 23, 2026
Gulfstream Towers proposes a 199-foot monopole on County Road 13 North in Colee Cove, bringing cellular service to a rural area but prompting typical tower-siting concerns.
Related development
SUPMAJ 2026-09 Colee Cove Tower
Adds a visible tower near the Scenic Highway but improves wireless coverage in a coverage-challenged rural area.
SUPMAJ 2025-29 St. Thomas Island Parkway Cell Tower
No tower will be built near the St. Thomas Island neighborhood; the carrier must seek alternative coverage.
PLNAPPL 2026-09 St. Thomas Island Parkway Cell Tower
No tower will be built near the St. Thomas Island neighborhood; the carrier must seek alternative coverage.
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