[SCCC] Towers in LA County

[Michael Tope]

I know I have asked this question several times before, 
but I am actually going to look at some land tomorrow, 
so I figured I'd ask about antenna zoning again in 
unicorporated LA County. I understand the current LA 
County zoning rules allow for one 75' crank-up tower 
and one 75' whip. This is pretty decent considering 
the draconian restrictions in place in some communities. 
How about 80 and 160 meter 40 squares, taller towers 
(100 to 200 ft fixed towers). Is that kind of big station 
a doomed prospect in unicorporated LA County (not 
LA City). Has anyone applied for and received a 
conditional use permit for multiple towers that extend 
beyond the limitations of the current ordinance for 
Unicorporated LA County? Is it don't ask - don't tell 
(e.g. just put it up)? The land I am looking at is in the 
middle of nowhere (at least for the time being). The 
other potential pitfall is that its about 4 miles from the 
perimeter of Edwards AFB. When I called them today 
they said that they usually get consulted when an antenna 
permit application is filed with the planning board if the 
planned location is close enough to the base such that
there might be flyover or frequency protection issues
(nothing like having a B-2 clipping the top of your 
Christmas tree). Anyone butted heads with USAF on 
this sort of thing?

Thanks, 

Mike, W4EF...................................