Wednesday, June 25, 2014

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Roswell's Cell Tower Case


Get the Cell Out - Atlanta Chapter's peaceful protest, which combined the efforts of multiple communities throughout DeKalb County into one march to show unity against the issue of placing towers on school grounds, was recently featured on Channel 2's news in a story about a nearby city, Roswell.  They have taken their fight against T-,mobile all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States. 
http://www.11alive.com/story/news/local/roswell/2014/05/05/cell-tower-wars/8737651/

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute over what kind of explanation local officials must provide when denying an application to build a cell phone tower.


The justices agreed Monday to hear an appeal from T-Mobile South, which claims the city of Roswell, Georgia, did not adequately justify its refusal to allow construction of a 108-foot tall cell tower.

Federal law requires denial of a cell phone tower permit to be "in writing" and supported by substantial evidence. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that Roswell satisfied that requirement by issuing a general denial letter and a transcript of hearings.

T-Mobile says the written decision must include the specific reason for denial. The company wants the high court to resolve a split in circuits on the issue.

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