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Montgomery County to review unpopular cell tower plan
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday to discuss an unpopular zoning ordinance that would allow cell towers to be built closer to homes.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday to discuss an unpopular zoning ordinance that would allow cell towers to be built closer to homes.
Ordinance ZTA 22-01 would specifically allow cell tower antennas on existing utility poles 30 feet from homes down from 60 feet.
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Residents say those changes could impact their property value and impact their health.
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Concerns over new cell towers in Montgomery County
What is supposed to make life easier for residents in Montgomery County is generating resentment from residents who say the cell towers standing just a few feet away from their homes are frustrating. FOX 5's Sierra Fox is live in Potomac to explain why neighbors are worried.
Watch Tuesday's council meeting here.