So definitely don't consider building to fit a cell carrier (since it would be unlikely to get one on there)... but is there any reason to ask a carrier to build their own tower there (and include space on the tower as part of the lease agreement?
On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 3:25 PM, Lewis Bergman <[email protected]> wrote: > Requiring multiple carriers definitely isn't a national thing. Whether or > not you should build one big enough is a whole separate question. > > I like the tower business. I am finishing a 300 foot next week. Building a > tower a carrier will get on is a big PITA though. You really need an ASR > > On Thu, Aug 3, 2017, 12:29 PM Adam Moffett <[email protected]> wrote: > >> There was a law firm selling some language like that to municipalities. >> The intent was to have one tower on the skyline instead of 3 or 4. The >> real effect is you get 3 or 4 bigger towers on the skyline. >> >> >> ------ Original Message ------ >> From: "Christopher Gray" <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: 8/3/2017 12:24:48 PM >> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Tower Options: Big Enough to Lease Space? >> >> I think that depends on the local bylaws (I have not seen it on a larger >> scale, but I may be wrong). In my town they have a maximum height limit of >> 80ft but they want you to accommodate 5 carriers :-). >> >> This is in a nearby town that does not have the same requirements. >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 11:55 AM, Josh Reynolds <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> It's been awhile since I've looked at this. Isn't there a requirement >>> now to make the tower large enough to accommodate several other tenants? >>> >>> On Aug 3, 2017 8:03 AM, "Christopher Gray" <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I'm preparing to purchase a piece of property that is in a group of >>>> towers. It currently has an old ~100' guyed Rohn 45G. I would be looking to >>>> replace that.. >>>> >>>> I'm considering a couple possible options for replacement: >>>> >>>> 1. Replace with improved tower big enough for my needs. >>>> 2. Replace with an oversized tower that could allow for cell carrier >>>> leasing. >>>> 3. Approach a cell carrier to have them build a new tower that I could >>>> use. >>>> >>>> Is it worth building large enough to lease space? Is it worth asking a >>>> cell carrier to lease the space and build a tower there if I can get the >>>> space I need on the tower as part of the agreement? >>>> >>>> Thank you - Chris >>>> >>> >>
