728 Scott King Road Wireless Facility
Durham
Description
Request for a minor special use permit and multiple variances for tower height, support structures, and balloon test requirements for a new cell tower.
Impact summary
No decision yet — the balloon test happens first, and neighbors will hear more in November.
Applicant
- Address
- 728 Scott King RoadSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 5
- Public comments
- 4
- Total mentions
- 5
Last vote · Board of Adjustment
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Meeting timeline (5)
Board of Adjustment (BOA) - Nov 10, 2026
Three continued variance requests (tower height, support structure, balloon test) for a proposed cell tower in a rural watershed zone, plus the underlying minor special use permit.
Board of Adjustment (BOA) - Sep 22, 2026
Four related requests for a cell tower — height, support structure, and balloon test variances plus a minor special use permit — were all continued to November 10, 2026.
Board of Adjustment (BOA) (Special) - Jul 6, 2026
Requests for variances (height, support structure, balloon test) and a Minor Special Use Permit for a new freestanding wireless communication facility.
Board of Adjustment (BOA) - Jun 23, 2026
Request for a minor special use permit and multiple variances for tower height, support structures, and balloon test requirements for a new cell tower.
Board of Adjustment (BOA) - May 26, 2026
A series of requests including a minor special use permit and variances for tower height, support structures, and balloon testing for a wireless facility.
Related issues (2)
Wireless Communication Facility Requests at 728 Scott King Road
A freestanding, non-concealed cell tower is proposed in a residential rural area. The cases were delayed to November 10 while the applicant runs a balloon test; neighbors want to know how they'll be notified.
Radio Tower Infrastructure Upgrade
Durham rushed to approve a multi-million dollar contract with Motorola Solutions to upgrade radio towers before bids expired.
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