🚨 Action Alert 5/13/26
Purdon Road 150-ft Verizon Cell Tower Public Hearing — Wednesday May 13, 1:30 pm
Project site: 22044 Purdon Road Nevada City, CA ~ Just 0.3 mi from South Yuba River Application Documents - Application number CUP25-0009, PLN25-0133
There are 28 homes within 1200 feet of the proposed site, and we need your help to urge the County and Verizon to find a solution that respects the health, safety, and well-being of our community, wetlands, wildlife, and neighbors.
The permit decision rests with Nevada County Zoning Administrator and Planning Director Brian Foss, who has authority to approve or deny the application.
Your 3-minute comment is needed. Let your voice be heard at the Rood Center 1st floor Chambers, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA.
Learn More and Donate: Help cover legal fees, the appeal and outreach as neighbors advocate for an alternate location for the tower - Protect Nevada County: Oppose Purdon Rd Tower Location
Update: Dog Bar Road Tower Application — May 13, 2026
On April 14, 2026, Verizon submitted a new cell tower application for 20896 Dog Bar Road, identical to the one previously denied by the Board of Supervisors. You can review the application HERE (choose Project Information & Project Documents). Because the original denial is still under active federal litigation, the County has suspended processing of this new application and issued a tolling agreement to Vertical Bridge/Verizon, pausing the application for up to one year. We are monitoring the situation closely. Further updates on next steps for this suspended application will be posted here as they become available.
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