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title: San Marcos Tightens its Belt with New Cell Tower Ordinance by Alan Hearty
description: After local complaints about “cell tower” farms, a San Marcos commission unanimously approved one of the strictest cell tower ordinances in San Diego County.
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# [San Marcos Tightens its Belt with New Cell Tower Ordinance by Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/san-marcos-tightens-belt-new-cell-tower-ordinance)

 Written by [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/author/alan-hearty) | December 31, 2013 at 12:37 AM

In response to complaints from its residents about unsightly “cell tower” farms, the San Marcos Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposed cell tower ordinance that would be among the strictest in San Diego County.  The law would limit the number of towers per individual property and restrict the location of antennas.  Although many residents have been very pleased with the new law, others are concerned that the law impacts the property rights of land owners who allow towers on their property. [Read more](http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/sdut-san-marcos-cell-tower-ordinance-unveiled-2013dec11-story.html)

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