Cell ordinance moves ahead

An ordinance eight months in the making passed its first reading at the Green River City Council Tuesday night.

The ordinance addresses issues regarding cellular communication towers within city limits. According to Laura Leigh, director of community development, the city does not have rules in place dictating the placement of communication towers. While many people may think of the large structures generally used to transmit signals, Leigh said technology advancements have resulted in smaller and more discrete structures.

Some wireless facilities are now concealed within existing structure...