Why Our City & County should adopt the Dalton Gardens Wireless Ordinance

Mar 30

Dalton Gardens, ID, has adopted a legally sound, well-researched wireless ordinance that balances telecommunications advancements with community safety and responsible infrastructure growth. Local attorney Norman Semanko, an expert in Idaho land use law, helped draft it, ensuring legal strength and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Reasons to Adopt the Dalton Gardens Wireless Ordinance:

Protects Public Health & Safety – Scientific studies and personal testimonies link excessive RF exposure to health risks. (See “Cell Towers in Eagle Idaho Suspect in AFib Injuries to Local Residents”)
Stronger Small Cell Safeguards – Limits unnecessary wireless antenna installations in residential areas and prevents over-saturation of wireless infrastructure.
Preserves Local Control – If Idaho’s H-180 passes, automatic approvals will be forced on missed shot-clock deadlines. We must act now to keep decision-making in local hands.
Requires Proof of Necessity – Mandates independent verification of coverage gaps before allowing new towers or small cell deployment.
Encourages Fiber First – Prioritizes hardwired fiber internet before permitting new wireless facilities, reducing unnecessary radiation exposure.
Improves Aesthetic & Safety Standards – Ensures wireless infrastructure blends with our community and follows strict environmental and safety regulations.
Legally Defensible – Dalton Gardens invested in top federal wireless attorneys and Idaho land use expert Norm Semanko to craft an ordinance that follows all federal, state, and local laws.

Action Needed Now

Now is the time to strengthen our city’s Wireless zoning code to ensure responsible, community-first development. Adopt Dalton Gardens Wireless Code.