Requirements for towers and wireless facilities

The City of Bloomington adopted standards for towers and wireless facilities on July 1, 1996. These standards were amended on January 5, 1998, and June 18, 2001.

The City also prepared a policy statement on July 15, 1996, and a request for proposals on November 19, 1996 for the use of City-owned land and water towers for wireless facilities.

Available documents

Selected Code provisions pertaining to towers and wireless facilities (includes requirements for wireless facilities in the public rights-of-way adopted 6/18/01)
Staff Report - 6/18/01 amendments
Staff report - 1/5/98 amendments
Staff report - 7/1/96 amendments
Policy statement on the use of City land for wireless facilities
Request for proposals on the use of City land for wireless facilities
Ordinance establishing a 90 day moratorium on new towers (Ord. 96-10)
Memo regarding moratorium
Memo responding to comments on 1/5/98 amendments
Memo responding to comments on 7/1/96 amendments

For more information or if you have comments, contact:

Planning Division
PH: 952-563-8920, FAX: 952-563-8949
E-mail: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us