The Parker property at 27183 Boaz Rd W (Planning District 15, zoned RA Rural Agriculture) is the subject of variance case ZVA26-12 for a proposed 250-foot wireless telecommunications tower. 2(d), because the planned tower would be within 250 feet of a dwelling and residentially zoned property, not meeting the required setback equal to the structure’s height. Staff finds no hardship and recommends denial of the variance, noting that a tower is permitted in RA with proper site plan approval if standards are met and that at least one adjacent homeowner submitted an opposition letter.Even if this specific siting is denied or redesigned, the documentation confirms an active effort to add wireless infrastructure in this area, signaling demand for alternative locations, redesigned sites, or smaller/innovative deployments that can comply with setbacks. Vendors in tower development, RF engineering, site acquisition, environmental review, and community engagement can position services to help refine or relocate the project to meet Baldwin County’s zoning requirements.

Staff explicitly recommends denial due to lack of hardship and setback noncompliance; one neighboring homeowner submitted opposition. A cell tower remains an allowed use in RA subject to compliance and commission site plan approval.