90-day ban on new telecom towers in Gwinnett rights of way
Gwinnett County has imposed a 90-day moratorium on new telecommunications structures in its rights of way.
The Board of Commissioners approved the moratorium Tuesday. It also called for the county transportation department to study the effects of such structures and report its findings in December.
Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash said the moratorium is a response to several applications for new types of telecommunication structures in county rights of way. Nash said they are “different from what we’ve seen before,” but did not elaborate.
The resolution approved Tuesday notes such structures could encroach on clear zones around local roads. The resolution indicates the county wants to “develop and refine appropriate regulations” concerning telecommunication structures.
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David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Before moving to Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington.
