T-Mobile Wireless Communications Co-Location Facility Environmental Review (PROJ-25-0004)

T-Mobile is establishing a wireless communications co-location facility on a 3.56-acre property located at 5494 Forbestown Road, Forbestown, California. The project involves installing six antennas and related equipment at a height of approximately 180 feet on an existing 202-foot tower owned and operated by the South Feather Water and Power Agency. Additionally, the project includes a lease agreement for a 150-square-foot fenced equipment area, the construction of an ice bridge connecting the lease area to the tower, and an easement to connect to an existing utility pole. The project, identified as PROJ-25-0004, was managed by the Butte County Department of Development Services. Following an environmental review process conducted under the California Environmental Quality Act, which included an Initial Study and a public comment period, a Negative Declaration was adopted. On December 17, 2025, the Butte County Zoning Administrator approved the Minor Use Permit with specific conditions, concluding that the project would not have significant environmental impacts. Administrative oversight for the project is led by Alyssa Mendoza and Paula M. Daneluk of the Butte County Department of Development Services.