MDP-26-0002 — TowerCo monopole telecommunications tower
North Ridgeville
Description
A telecom monopole tower on city-owned R-1 zoned land at the Shady Drive Complex. The Planning Commission approved it 4-0 with 8-foot solid fencing required, and Council accepted that action unanimously.
Impact summary
Adds a tall tower to the southeast corner of the park near the main parking lot, with the closest home about 1,700 feet away; the city gets lease revenue and up to four carriers can co-locate.
Applicant
- Name
- TowerCo
- Address
- 37077 Shady Dr, North Ridgeville, OHSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
City Council - Jul 6, 2026
A telecom monopole tower on city-owned R-1 zoned land at the Shady Drive Complex. The Planning Commission approved it 4-0 with 8-foot solid fencing required, and Council accepted that action unanimously.
Planning Commission - Jun 16, 2026
A 185-foot cell tower on city park land approved with a required solid 8-foot wood fence around the whole equipment compound — the developer wanted chain-link on two sides but agreed to wood.
Planning Commission - May 12, 2026
A 185-foot cell tower with equipment compound on city-owned park land, tabled because no applicant rep showed up; fencing and gravel-curbing questions remain open.
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