Such is the situation in Schuylkill Township.
At issue is City Switch of Atlanta's right to build a cell tower in a residential area, despite the township's refusal to issue a building permit for it.
Township supervisor, Norman Vutz, says the permit was denied because the tower is taller than is allowed in zoning in the district and the tower is too close to homes in the area, just 200 feet away.
Neither representatives for City Switch nor the attorney for the company would speak with Action News on camera, but say they are baffled by the township's decision to go to court.
The tower sits on two and a half acres owned by Norfolk Southern Railroad Corporation. It's situated along the railroad track, next to the Valley Forge Sewer treatment plant and adjacent to property used by Valley Forge Railways to store old truck cabs.
But residents are also upset that recent appraisals show their property values are down.
"Our home values have been dramatically affected as much as 10 to 15-percent," resident Tony Grycewicz said.
Their biggest worry is safety.
At the township's regular supervisors meeting at 7:30 tonight, board members will decide whether or not to accept a settlement offer from City Switch.
