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The Sweet Home Planning Commission Monday evening unanimously approved conditional use permits that will allow the construction of two communications poles, one by Verizon Wireless to improve its service in town and one to communicate with the Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project about 25 miles east of Sweet Home.

Conditional uses are uses allowed in different zones that may require special conditions before being permitted. They require a public hearing at the Planning Commission.

Verizon Wireless

The Planning Commission approved a 100-foot monopole and associated equipment on a 50-foot by...