Good cellular zoning and contract links
(This information relates to my cellular site leasing information page.)
Where can you put a communications tower? It depends on many things, from public agencies to people. Mark says, "Local zoning laws do apply. There are some things that local zoning can't do, like ban towers altogether from a particular jurisdiction, but they can regulate where the towers go, and they can place restrictions on the manner of construction, setbacks, aesthetic issues, and a host of other things. In the case of a subdivision which my have CC&Rs [codes, covenants and restrictions, ed.] or deed restrictions, these will likely be enforceable. Don't sign anything that is not subject to local zoning approval. As always, consult a lawyer for legal advice. Also, don't forget the neighbors. You could find anything from support to indifference to vicious attacks."
Here's a good local planning article:
http://www.plannersweb.com/articles/cam128.html (external link)
And here's an excellent page on negotiating contracts with wireless carriers:
http://www.dcba.org/brief/octissue/2002/art21002.htm#top (external link)