🚨 Two Action Alerts 5/12/26
Verizon Seeks Loophole Around New Cell Tower Rules - Contact Your Supervisor Today!
Verizon has resubmitted its previously denied application for the Grass Valley Dog Bar Rd. site and may seek a "tolling agreement" that would let them bypass the new set-back protections included in the recent ordinance update. If signed, a tolling agreement would freeze Verizon's application under the old, weaker rules. That means the new setback requirement — requiring towers to be placed at a distance of at least 150% of their height from residential property lines — would not apply to this site.
Contact your District Supervisor and Zoning Administrator TODAY and ask them to: refuse any tolling agreement for application PLN26-0059, CUP26-0004, and deny the application on the same grounds as before.
Purdon Road 150-ft Verizon Cell Tower Public Hearing — Wednesday May 13, 1:30 pm - Letters Due 5/12/26 by 4 pm.
Project site: 22044 Purdon Road Nevada City, CA ~ Just 0.3 mi from South Yuba River Application Documents - Application number CUP25-0009, PLN25-0133
There are 28 homes within 1200 feet of the proposed site, and we need your help to urge the County and Verizon to find a solution that respects the health, safety, and well-being of our community, wetlands, wildlife, and neighbors.
The permit decision rests with Nevada County Zoning Administrator and Planning Director Brian Foss, who has authority to approve or deny the application.
Your 3-minute comment is needed. Let your voice be heard at the Rood Center 1st floor Chambers, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA.
Can't attend? Submit a comment before the meeting. Write a letter to the Planning Department by 4 pm Tuesday 5/12 - planning@nevadacountyca.gov
Learn More and Donate: Help cover legal fees, the appeal and outreach as neighbors advocate for an alternate location for the tower - Protect Nevada County: Oppose Purdon Rd Tower Location
New Towers and 5G Antennas Headed Your Way — Here's Why
Despite comprehensive legal and technical guidance, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors passed a Communications Facilities Ordinance on April 14th that deliberately waived protections they had every legal right to enforce. What it means for your community and what you can do: NEW BLOG
