Arlington Heights High School Stealth Cell Tower Expansion
Fort Worth
Summary
SBA Towers sought to extend an existing cell tower to 106 feet to add Verizon antennas and improve local wireless coverage.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private infrastructure investment enhancing local telecommunication capabilities.
Cellular customers and local residents requiring reliable emergency and personal communication services.
Nearby residents who view the tower as a visual blight.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Adjustment - Aug 19, 2026
SBA Towers sought to extend an existing cell tower to 106 feet to add Verizon antennas and improve local wireless coverage.
Board of Adjustment - Mar 18, 2026
AT&T and SBA Communications requested a height variance for a 120-foot stealth cell tower to overcome coverage blockages caused by a new school building. Neighbors and board members expressed concern over the massive height in a residential community, ultimately voting down the variance.
Board of Adjustment - Jan 21, 2026
A telecommunications company is seeking special exceptions and variances to replace an existing 87-foot cell tower with a 130-foot stealth tower disguised as a school-themed structure to overcome signal blockages caused by a new school building. Nearby residents strongly opposed the project, citing visual blight, massive height increases, and safety concerns, while proponents emphasized the critical need for improved commercial and public safety wireless coverage.
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