I've received a community meeting notice about a T-Mobile cell antenna project in my neighborhood. I love democracy. Image
The address corresponds to a building containing apartments over a CVS. Image
Installing or modifying a wireless antenna requires conditional use authorization in most of the City—including this parcel—which means that a hearing before the Planning Commission will be required. Image
Wireless communications permits are permitted without a hearing in eastern neighborhoods, primarily in areas which used to be industrial, and the Stonestown Galleria.

Wireless telecommunications permits are prohibited in much the same areas, as well as Parkmerced. Image
Basically, wireless antennas need conditional authorization or are prohibited in residential areas. The intersection of neighborhood activism and wireless antennas sometimes yields wacky results.

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