Hempstead, NY Adopts Ordinance Restricting Cell Towers/Antennas Near Schools, Day Care, Homes and Places of Worship, Limit Set at 1,500 Feet or Approximately 1/4 Mile 25.09.2010 by emily Category Electromagnetic Health Blog
Important Development: Initiated by a group of concerned Moms, Hempstead, Long Island, NY unanimously adopts ordinance restricting the placement of antennas and cell towers within 1,500 feet of schools, day care centers, places of worship and homes unless there is compelling evidence for ‘need’ and an application for a Special Use Permit. The 1,500 foot limit is the restriction advocated in the BRAG Antenna Ranking of Schools Report. The wording also suggests the ordinance would cover radiation-emitting utility ’smart meters’, a raging concern of residents in Northern CA now. The town of Hempstead’s effort circumvented the Sec. 704 limitation of the Telecom Act of 1996 by basing the ordinance on quality of life issues, like home values and neighborhood character, instead of on health concerns, since that Act prevents restricting towers and antennas on health or environmental grounds. We hope communities across America and beyond will adopt similar ordinances restricting radiation-emitting infrastructure near schools, homes, day care and other places where people gather like places of worship.
Important Development: Initiated by a group of concerned Moms, Hempstead, Long Island, NY unanimously adopts ordinance restricting the placement of antennas and cell towers within 1,500 feet of schools, day care centers, places of worship and homes unless there is compelling evidence for ‘need’ and an application for a Special Use Permit. The 1,500 foot limit is the restriction advocated in the BRAG Antenna Ranking of Schools Report. The wording also suggests the ordinance would cover radiation-emitting utility ’smart meters’, a raging concern of residents in Northern CA now. The town of Hempstead’s effort circumvented the Sec. 704 limitation of the Telecom Act of 1996 by basing the ordinance on quality of life issues, like home values and neighborhood character, instead of on health concerns, since that Act prevents restricting towers and antennas on health or environmental grounds. We hope communities across America and beyond will adopt similar ordinances restricting radiation-emitting infrastructure near schools, homes, day care and other places where people gather like places of worship.
Andrew J. Campanelli, Attorney for M.O.M.S. (Moms of Merrick - Speak out!)
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County Legislator David Denenberg
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South Merrick Community Civic Association, Inc
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Wantagh Concerned Citizens
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