Malibu Council Weighs Residential Fix

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Malibu’s City Council dodged a federal legal minefield by rejecting an outright cell tower ban—and instead is crafting a “residential fix” to shield neighborhoods from new towers, aiming for a July 13th vote. City lawyers warned that even a temporary halt violates federal law, risking automatic approvals of tower applications. The compromise? Carriers must prove no other sites exist before building in homes. While residents and their lawyer pushed for this targeted solution, some council members urged caution, fearing any misstep could invite federal scrutiny. With regulators watching…