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Heber City is debating whether to let a 65-foot cell tower go up in a residential area. Neighbors are worried it’ll be a total eyesore and tank their property values, while the city tries to balance that against the need for better reception.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 4 the 90 before that.
The cost of implementation and potential impact on property values is currently being evaluated.
Residents who value the city's historic character and property owners in historic districts who want to maintain neighborhood integrity.
Nearby homeowners who fear the tower will lower their property values and ruin their views.
Wasatch County residents will, for now, not see further development on School and Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration acreage from Philo Development — a group that has championed the proposed preliminary municipality known as Wasatch Highlands.
Neighbors are worried about a 60-foot cell tower being built right next to their homes. The city is looking at rezoning the well site but also trying to move the tower to the cemetery to keep everyone happy.
During a Heber City Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday night, resident Jared Jones compared a 65-foot-tall cell tower planned to be built in his neighborhood to a wasp that was buzzing around the meeting room. To those near the front of the room, the insect in the back rows was barely perceptible. But from where Jones was sitting, “that sucker was huge.”
The city is considering rezoning a residential lot to allow a 65-foot cell tower. Residents are worried about their property values, the view, and why the city chose a neighborhood spot instead of an industrial one.
Heber Light and Power needs a taller flagpole for their new building. The city is updating the code to allow this while ensuring the poles aren't too close to homes.
The city is trying to balance keeping our historic downtown feel with the needs of existing businesses that don't fit current rules.
The city is working on a new zoning rule to better protect historic buildings. This could change how property owners in historic areas can renovate or build on their land.
A local couple is asking for permission to build a barn closer to the street than allowed to block noise and views from the new high school. The Council is considering a special agreement to help them out.
The city is looking at new zoning rules to allow for more housing types like townhouses and accessory units in central neighborhoods. The goal is to increase housing supply and provide more options for residents.
The city is looking at new zoning rules for downtown to allow for more housing options like duplexes and townhomes. The goal is to help with housing affordability and provide more choices for residents.
Residents are fighting a proposed 69-foot cell tower in their neighborhood, arguing it violates zoning rules and hurts property values. They want the city to find a more appropriate location or stick to current height limits.
The city is considering allowing taller cell towers to improve mobile service. Neighbors and officials are debating how tall is too tall and whether these towers should be hidden.
This change would allow the city to better manage public facilities and is a key step in moving a planned cell tower away from homes.
Allows for more home expansion options while keeping limits on height and size.
The tower would provide better cell service but residents are worried about the height and visual impact.
The project supports long-term growth and aligns with the city's Envision Heber plan.
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