Malibu Bans New Cell Towers in Homes | Venice Beach News

Malibu’s City Council just pulled off a historic win—unanimously banning most new cell towers and antennas in residential neighborhoods, a long-fought victory for residents tired of wireless clutter near their homes. The rules hit immediately, banning new installations unless federal law overrides them, and bumped the required buffer zone from 600 to 1,000 feet near homes, pushing carriers toward major roads like Pacific Coast Highway. While officials boast these are stricter than cities like Calabasas, with more public review and permits, tensions remain—some council members are already eyeing Phase Two, which will tackle safety, fire risks, and maintenance standards, including mandatory inspections and backup power systems. The real test? Making sure these rules stick—and that telecom giants don’t find a way to push back. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c21994807663b3fc