The Brief
- Irving residents are opposing a proposed 200-foot cell tower to be built on Dallas property 400 feet from their homes.
- The proximity violates Irving’s separation rules and residents fear it will be an eyesore and lower property values.
- Oncor, which owns the land, claims the current location is the only possible one due to substation expansion plans.
IRVING, Texas – Some people in Irving are concerned about a cell phone tower being proposed close to their homes. While their homes are in Irving, the proposed tower is on property in Dallas.
About 30 Irving residents spoke to Dallas City Council members for about an hour this afternoon. Now Dallas City Council members are debating what to do.
Local perspective:
Irving residents whose homes border Dallas showed FOX 4 their concerns. They say a 200-foot tower planted 400 feet from their homes would be an eyesore to the neighborhood and nearby playground.…