I believe there some "reasonable ..." in how much the "authorities" can
charge. High fees can be construed a a way to stop us from pursuing our legal
rights. Give ARRL a call and inquire about help. I did and with an attorney
behind you things get soooo much easier.
Also remember that a tower does NOT generate any radio radiation, the presence
of an antenna does and a tower holding that antenna will reduce the level due
to the increased distance between the antenna and its surrounding. (Too many
"friends of the environment" love to bring in the "danger" of radio waves.)
Hans - N2JFS
-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Gardner <jerryw6uv@gmail.com>
To: Steve Jones <n6sj@earthlink.net>
Cc: TowerTalk <TowerTalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sat, Mar 12, 2011 6:58 pm
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Bay Area Structural Engineer Needed
On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 11:43 AM, Steve Jones <n6sj@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Good luck, I feel for you, because they never give you a complete list of
> requirements when you apply. It seems as if they make up the rules as they
> go along!
>
Thanks, Steve. I know what you mean about it seeming like they make up the
rules as they go along. Neither of the two guys I spoke to in the country
building department had ever heard of amateur radio and assumed I was
planning to put up a cell tower or radio station tower on my property.
The worst news coming out of my visit to the county office was them telling
me I live in a section of the county under the jurisdiction of a special
planning commision and have to apply for a use permit before I can even
apply for a building permit. This requires a $500 fee (which may increase if
the planner takes more time to work through the details), site visit,
notification of neighbors, etc., and will take at least two months. Then, if
they approve, I can apply for a building permit. :-(
73, Jerry
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