Will Cities Still Be Able To Zone Cell Towers?

The Supreme Court will rule on whether cities must pay for blocking expansion of wireless phone networks.

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January 20, 2005, 1:00 PM PST

"In the last decade, 140,000 cell towers have sprouted up around the nation, the cellphone industry says, and more are needed to eliminate "dead spots." But in many cities, officials contend the towers are unsightly. And, on occasion, officials have blocked wireless phone companies from erecting more towers.

...The high court took up a case from Rancho Palos Verdes to decide whether cities can be sued in federal court and forced to pay damages if they stand in the way of creating a wireless phone network."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Cell Tower Case Beamed to High Court

Thursday, January 20, 2005 in The Los Angeles Times

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