20 years ago.

March 25, 2003.

That was the last time Montgomery County updated its rules for reviewing cell tower applications.

And the process is notoriously opaque and residents are largely excluded from participating.

Thankfully, the County Executive is now proposing to revise these outdated regulations.

Click START WRITING before the deadline this Friday, March 31, to use our 1-minute tool to urge the County Executive to propose meaningful reform in how the County reviews applications -- and bring greater transparency and public participation to the process.

This review process is more important than ever, as the number and complexity of applications is much higher than it was 20 years ago and is expected to increase even further. Last year’s Council passed a zoning change allowing cell towers just 30 feet from homes and apartments – making available tens of thousands of additional locations.

Click START WRITING before the deadline, this Friday, March 31 to use our 1-minute tool !

Want to do more? Sign our petition to the new County Council to fix the zoning code!