Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Limits on Wireless Infrastructure Denials
Under HB-277, which was prefiled last week, Virginia localities won't deny applications for wireless communications infrastructure support structures if they provide additional wireless coverage or capacity for first responders or schools. The bill, introduced by Virginia Delegate Holly Seibold (D),…
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would also prohibit localities from denying an application if the wireless infrastructure isn't within a 4-mile radius of an existing wireless support structure. In addition, it increases the minimum height at which a locality may disapprove applications of any wireless support structure or wireless facility from 50 feet to 150 feet.