Use Permit 23-0006 Verizon Wireless

Use Permit 23-0006 is an administrative approval granted by the Shasta County Department of Resource Management to Verizon Wireless for the construction, operation, and maintenance of an unmanned commercial wireless telecommunications facility. Located on a 38.11-acre parcel in Bella Vista, California, the project features a 100-foot monopine tower equipped with tri-sector antenna mounts, microwave dishes, and remote radio units. The facility infrastructure includes a 40-foot by 60-foot enclosed lease area with an 8-foot chain-link fence, three equipment cabinets, a 30-kilowatt diesel backup generator, and a PG&E transformer. Site access is provided via a 1,300-foot all-weather gravel driveway, which requires widening and the addition of two turnouts to meet fire safety standards. The project was approved on September 11, 2025, following a Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Key requirements include approximately 43,935 square feet of grading and the implementation of a Mitigation Monitoring Program to address soil erosion, sediment control, and the protection of biological resources, specifically nesting birds. The applicant has also requested an exception from Shasta County Code landscape requirements for screening ground structures. Compliance is measured against FCC RF exposure limits, the Shasta County noise ordinance, and California Building Code geotechnical standards, with oversight provided by the Shasta County Planning Division.