HB 277

Zoning; wireless communications infrastructure; application process. Provides that in its consideration of certain communications infrastructure applications, no locality shall disapprove an application if (i) the proposed new wireless support structure provides additional wireless coverage or capacity for first responders or schools or (ii) the proposed new wireless support structure is not within a four-mile radius of an existing wireless support structure, unless such disapproval is otherwise authorized by law. The bill also increases from 50 feet to 150 feet above ground level the minimum height at which a locality may disapprove certain applications for any zoning approval required for non-administrative review-eligible projects on the basis of the proposed height of any wireless support structure, wireless facility, or wireless support structure with attached wireless facilities exceeding such height.