The battle over cell phone towers near Santa Barbara homes is often inconsistent. Most want better cell phone coverage and don't want their calls dropped. On the other hand, most communities want to keep cell towers out of their neighborhoods. Towers could lower property value and are very unsightly. To function properly, a cell tower needs to be visible. This means an ugly, bulky piece of steel must be installed above the tree line. This does not fit well into a neighborhood design, but is OK for an urban setting.
Companies started adding towers that resemble trees to combat this. Although, a fake tree hardly fools anybody. When discussing towers with neighborhoods, cell phone companies have to be sensitive and open. It is possible to win a battle against cell phone companies, Santa Barbara residents should keep this in mind. By approaching the situation with a team mind set, both sides can get what they want.
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