Cell tower request pending in Montain Rest

A communications tower request is pending in Mountain Rest, an area of Oconee County known for its dead cell phone reception.  Representatives of a Charleston law firm hope to leave a public hearing this month with approval for a special exception to county rules that require an exception for any communications tower above 75’ in height.  In this instance, the communications company seeks approval for a 250’ tall tower on SC 107, near the SC 28/Highlands Highway turn.  The county board of zoning appeals has scheduled a 6 o’clock hearing Monday, September 28 at the county administrative complex.  Public comment—favorable and unfavorable—will be accepted.