Cell tower appeal delays (Vertical Bridge and Sky Towers)
Imperial County, California
Summary
Neighbors opposed a proposed 130-foot T-Mobile tower near Holtville over property values, lights, and health fears; the Board couldn't reach agreement and continued the hearing to March 3 while staff and the applicant work on a smaller design.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
T-Mobile customers and first responders gaining better coverage north of Holtville.
Nearby residents concerned about property values, lighting, and visual impacts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - May 5, 2026
Both tower appeal hearings got bumped again because conflicts left the Board without a quorum — the third delay for the Vertical Bridge appeal. Residents asked for afternoon hearings so working people can attend.
Board of Supervisors - Jan 27, 2026
Neighbors opposed a proposed 130-foot T-Mobile tower near Holtville over property values, lights, and health fears; the Board couldn't reach agreement and continued the hearing to March 3 while staff and the applicant work on a smaller design.
Related development
Vertical Bridge Tower Project
Residents and the applicant will have to wait longer for a decision on the tower.
Sky Towers, LLC project (Appeal #26-0001)
The Sky Towers appeal will be rescheduled and re-noticed to the parties.
Vertical Bridge Tower Project (Appeal #25-0003, CUP #25-0004, Variance #25-0001)
Would improve cell coverage for nearly 10,000 people north of Holtville, but neighbors object to height, lights, and property value impacts.
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