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Glendale Staff Report Rebuts Wireless Industry Challenges to Local Zoning Authority

Glendale, California staff report reflects firm understanding of federal and state telecom laws and current case law on wireless facility siting.

Atwater, Burbank, West Covina Residents Contact GOACT Recently For Help Opposing Cell Sites

Southern California community residents in Atwater, Burbank, West Covina Residents have contacted Glendale Organized Against Cell Towers recently for help opposing cell sites.

CLOUT Urges FCC to Reopen Health Questions in Consideration of “Shot-Clock” Petition

A national coalition which includes Glendale Organized Against Cell Towers petitioned the FCC to reopen the question of health and environmental impacts of wireless facilities as it considers an industry petition to expedite cell site permits.

San Carlos, California Citizens Will Ask For
City Wireless Ordinance

San Carlos, California citizens mobilize to ask the city for a wireless ordinance; received advice from Glendale Organized Against Cell Towers. They will suggest co-location, residential zone restrictions, and wider notification rules and longer notification periods.

Wireless Facility Ordinance Released in Draft Form – Glendale Soliciting Public and Industry Comments

Glendale, California releases a draft wireless ordinance for public and industry review and invites all to attend upcoming community meetings October 28 – November 7, 2009.

Glendale, California: A Wireless Hotspot -
Says FCC Has No Local Zoning Authority

Glendale, California’s Public Works Counsel, in a report to the city council back in June 2009, anticipated the FCC’s move to assist in overriding local zoning procedures with respect to cell towers and stated that the FCC does not have jurisdiction or authority to do so.