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Update for Glendale Homeowners on
Wireless Ordinance

Glendale, California group advises homeowners on next steps to ensure protective ordinance regulating cell site installations in residential areas.

Cell Phone Safety Resolution Will Go to
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

San Francisco Commission on the Environment approves cell phone safety warning measures, and forwards resolution calling for federal, state and local action to Board of Supervisors.

San Francisco’s Precautionary Principle Policy in Play

San Francisco considers resolution on considering health effects of wireless facility radiofrequency emissions, in line with its precautionary principle.

Cell Tower Fights Brewing: Glassell Park, Culver City, San Francisco, Portland (Oregon)

As Glendale, California finalizes its draft wireless ordinance, more cell tower fights are brewing locally, in San Francisco, and in Portland, Oregon.

LAUSD Calls for Increased Setbacks, Advance Notification on Locations Near Schools

Los Angeles Unified School District passes resolution calling for greater setbacks, advance notification for cell tower installations, and condemns T-Mobile cell tower installation across from Taper Avenue Elementary School in San Pedro.

Glendale Ordinance Maneuvers Within
Federal and State Laws

Glendale, California does its homework and has an expert understanding of federal and state laws, and court rulings, that affect local control over wireless facilities siting. The city held the first of three community meetings to discuss its new draft wireless ordinance.