ApprovedConditional Use

Use Permit #25-07 (Verizon Wireless - Black Butte Lake)

Description

Verizon Wireless applied for a use permit for a project at Black Butte Lake. The Commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing and consider approval with staff-recommended conditions.

Impact summary

Brings 4G improvement and the area's first real 5G coverage to western Tehama County, but sits only about 100 to 340 feet from nearby homes, prompting resident objections.

Applicant

Name: Verizon Wireless

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Approved3–1

Last discussed Jun 4, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jun 4, 2026Approved 3–1

Planning Commission — June 4, 2026

A 100-foot cell tower (gray monopole after commission direction) on two parcels at the Crane Mills property, approved 3-1 with a condition to shift it as far north as possible and amended road-access conditions.

Related issues (2)

Verizon cell tower siting near Paskenta residences

Last discussed Jun 4, 2026

Verizon Wireless telecommunications facility at Black Butte Lake

Last discussed Jun 4, 2026

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