About Hillsborough County Parks
The Parks & Recreation Department operates numerous parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, and recreation centers. The department also provides programs, events, and activities to Hillsborough County residents year-round.
Cell Tower Requests
Agreements, Policies, Codes and Reviewing Departments
Department(s) & Policy Review:
• Responsible Department(s) of the proposed site location and Facilities Leasing Section review
the request
• Other Departments (Facilities Leasing, CAO, Development Services etc.) also may review
Applicable Review of Proposed Location may include the following:
• BOCC Policy- 08.02.03.00 - Placement of Communication Facilities
• BOCC Policy- 09.03.06.00 - Facility Siting Policy
• Engineering Structural Plan Review
• Land Use and Development Review (Zoning, Special Use Permit, Set Back)*
• Comprehensive Master Plan
* Special Use Permit will require information regarding service need from a cellular carrier
Agreements, Policies, Codes and Reviewing Departments
Existing Towers with expiring agreements requesting renewal which
are supported by department(s) and previously approved:
• Draft license agreement subject to permitting only if modifications are
requested
• Renewal Agreement subject to BOCC approval
Agreements, Policies, Codes and Reviewing Departments
New Tower location requests which are supported by department(s) &
policies:
1. Draft license agreement prepared and subject to CAO review
2. License agreement subject to BOCC for approval
3. A BOCC approved license agreement will require that tower installation
is contingent upon obtaining the proper approvals and permits (Land
Use, Construction permits, etc.)
Existing Tower Renewals
Existing Tower Location Review
Vance Vogel Sports Complex- Riverview
• Originated: 9/17/1997 with 25 year term expiring 12/31/2022
• Tower Owner: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
• Tower Height: 190’
• Requested renewal: Four (4) – five (5) year terms: 20 years
Vance Vogel Park
Tower site
Interstate 75
Tower Site
Vance Vogel Park
Cell Tower Site
Park Entrance Road
Easement Access to Tower
Vance Vogel Park
Existing Tower Location Review
Providence West Sports Complex- Providence Rd, Riverview
• Originated: 3/24/1997 with 25 year term expiring 3/23/2022
• Tower Owner: Crown Castle
• Tower Height: 180’
• Requested renewal: Five (5) – five (5) year terms: 25 years
Tower Site
Park Entrance
Main Entrance
Tower Location
Property Boundary
Meritage Homes
Providence Park West Cell Tower Location
Monopole at Providence Park West with Antennas
New Tower Request
New Request Review- Glencliff Park
New Cell Tower Request :
• Glencliff Park established through Interlocal Agreement with County in lieu of
park impact fees
• Interlocal requires the Park Parcel shall be available and used by all County
citizens and maintained and operated to the County’s minimum standards
• Interlocal requires County written consent for any conveyance, lease or
transfer to third parties
Glencliff Park Overview
Requested Tower Location
South Entry & South Parking Lot
Nature Trail Entry
Park Property Line
Wetlands Conservation
Nature Trail
TECO Easement
Woodbay
Glencliff Park Overview
Parking Lot Area with Views from Entrance and Trail Entry
Requested Location
Vertex Rendering & Typical Equipment Layout
Tower & Layout:
• Require six (6) parking spots
• Potential Tree Removal
• Alter Entry to Trail (Sidewalk
Change)
• Parking Lot Area may require
access easement (construction
& maintenance).
Updated Landscaping Plan
Typical Equipment Layout within Fenced Area
Vertex Rendering View from Woodbay Drive
New Request Review- Glencliff Park
New Cell Tower Request : Current
Review Status
• CDD in response to resident’s request for improved
cell reception issued an RFP for a cell tower developer
(Awarded to Vertex Development)
• The south parking lot location was selected for the
Tower
• County staff was notified of a request for third party
lease permission (subsequent to CDD’s selection of
Vertex)
• Public comments received at request of County
• During review, County staff suggested two alternate
locations. Vertex Development expressed drawbacks:
• #1/#2 - Vertex requirement for 12’ raised access
road (Note: Existing County Park tower sites do
not have this)
• #2 - View of tower facing front of homes
(Glencliff Circle) vs. side/back of homes
(Woodbay Drive)
Suggested #2
Alternate Location
Suggested #1
Alternate Location
Wetlands
Conservation
TECO Access Road
Woodbay Drive
Agreements, Policies, Codes and Reviewing Departments
Department(s) & Policy Review:
• Responsible Department(s) of the proposed site location and Facilities Leasing Section review
the request
• Other Departments (Facilities Leasing, CAO, Development Services etc.) also may review
Applicable Review of Proposed Location may include the following:
• BOCC Policy- 08.02.03.00 - Placement of Communication Facilities
• BOCC Policy- 09.03.06.00 - Facility Siting Policy
• Engineering Structural Plan Review
• Land Use and Development Review (Zoning, Special Use Permit, Set Back)*
• Comprehensive Master Plan
* Special Use Permit will require information regarding service need from a cellular carrier
Agreements, Policies, Codes and Reviewing Departments
Existing Towers with expiring agreements requesting renewal which
are supported by department(s) and previously approved:
• Draft license agreement subject to permitting only if modifications are
requested
• Renewal Agreement subject to BOCC approval
Agreements, Policies, Codes and Reviewing Departments
New Tower location requests which are supported by department(s) &
policies:
1. Draft license agreement prepared and subject to CAO review
2. License agreement subject to BOCC for approval
3. A BOCC approved license agreement will require that tower installation
is contingent upon obtaining the proper approvals and permits (Land
Use, Construction permits, etc.)
Existing Tower Renewals
Existing Tower Location Review
Vance Vogel Sports Complex- Riverview
• Originated: 9/17/1997 with 25 year term expiring 12/31/2022
• Tower Owner: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
• Tower Height: 190’
• Requested renewal: Four (4) – five (5) year terms: 20 years
Vance Vogel Park
Tower site
Interstate 75
Tower Site
Vance Vogel Park
Cell Tower Site
Park Entrance Road
Easement Access to Tower
Vance Vogel Park
Existing Tower Location Review
Providence West Sports Complex- Providence Rd, Riverview
• Originated: 3/24/1997 with 25 year term expiring 3/23/2022
• Tower Owner: Crown Castle
• Tower Height: 180’
• Requested renewal: Five (5) – five (5) year terms: 25 years
Tower Site
Park Entrance
Main Entrance
Tower Location
Property Boundary
Meritage Homes
Providence Park West Cell Tower Location
Monopole at Providence Park West with Antennas
New Tower Request
New Request Review- Glencliff Park
New Cell Tower Request :
• Glencliff Park established through Interlocal Agreement with County in lieu of
park impact fees
• Interlocal requires the Park Parcel shall be available and used by all County
citizens and maintained and operated to the County’s minimum standards
• Interlocal requires County written consent for any conveyance, lease or
transfer to third parties
Glencliff Park Overview
Requested Tower Location
South Entry & South Parking Lot
Nature Trail Entry
Park Property Line
Wetlands Conservation
Nature Trail
TECO Easement
Woodbay
Glencliff Park Overview
Parking Lot Area with Views from Entrance and Trail Entry
Requested Location
Vertex Rendering & Typical Equipment Layout
Tower & Layout:
• Require six (6) parking spots
• Potential Tree Removal
• Alter Entry to Trail (Sidewalk
Change)
• Parking Lot Area may require
access easement (construction
& maintenance).
Updated Landscaping Plan
Typical Equipment Layout within Fenced Area
Vertex Rendering View from Woodbay Drive
New Request Review- Glencliff Park
New Cell Tower Request : Current
Review Status
• CDD in response to resident’s request for improved
cell reception issued an RFP for a cell tower developer
(Awarded to Vertex Development)
• The south parking lot location was selected for the
Tower
• County staff was notified of a request for third party
lease permission (subsequent to CDD’s selection of
Vertex)
• Public comments received at request of County
• During review, County staff suggested two alternate
locations. Vertex Development expressed drawbacks:
• #1/#2 - Vertex requirement for 12’ raised access
road (Note: Existing County Park tower sites do
not have this)
• #2 - View of tower facing front of homes
(Glencliff Circle) vs. side/back of homes
(Woodbay Drive)
Suggested #2
Alternate Location
Suggested #1
Alternate Location
Wetlands
Conservation
TECO Access Road
Woodbay Drive