SB255:

Zoning; wireless communications infrastructure, application process.

Bill Summary:

Zoning; wireless communications infrastructure;
application process. Provides that in its consideration of certain
communications infrastructure applications, a locality shall not
disapprove an application if (i) the proposed new structure provides
additional wireless coverage or capacity for first responders or
(ii) the proposed tower is not within a four-mile radius of an existing
tower that is part of the applicant's network. Additional changes
in the bill provide that a locality shall not be prohibited from
disapproving certain applications for any zoning approval required
for non-administrative review-eligible projects on the basis of the
fact that the proposed height of any wireless support structure,
wireless facility, or wireless support structure with attached wireless
facilities exceeds 200 feet above ground level. Current law sets
the limit at 50 feet above ground level.