Stump Canyon Wireless Communication Facility
Summary
A proposed 95-foot cell tower near Highway 92 and Lower Stump Road in Hereford drew unanimous opposition from 17 residents over wildfire and aerial firefighting risks, property values, noise, and rural character. The Board upheld the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents testified their insurance has been canceled or rates doubled and property values could drop up to 20% near the tower.
Verizon customers in a coverage gap along Highway 92 and the property owners leasing the land.
Roughly 35 nearby households face view, noise, insurance, property value, and fire-safety impacts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting — October 27, 2026
A proposed 95-foot cell tower near Highway 92 and Lower Stump Road in Hereford drew unanimous opposition from 17 residents over wildfire and aerial firefighting risks, property values, noise, and rural character. The Board upheld the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting (August 2026) — August 12, 2026
Dozens of residents united to successfully defeat a 95-foot cell tower proposed in the middle of a pristine residential canyon, citing fire hazards, aviation risks, and ruined views.
Related development
Campbell A&Z Wireless Communications Facility
The tower would have filled a Verizon coverage gap along Highway 92 but residents said it would obstruct aerial firefighting in an extreme fire-hazard canyon, hurt property values, and ruin the rural character.
Stump Canyon Wireless Communications Facility
Sparked massive neighborhood resistance due to visual scars, plummeting property values, and aerial firefighting hazards.
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