TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Provides requirements relative to the location of wireless communication facilities with respect to school property, including permitting requirements

Summary

HB 536 creates specific distance and engineering requirements for new wireless towers taller than 200 feet that are located within a school proximity zone. It also sets timelines and criteria for conditional use permits, defines “economically unreasonable” costs, and requires uniform, nondiscriminatory application across jurisdictions. The bill targets wireless carriers, local permitting authorities, and school districts, aiming to balance safety and educational environment with the need for rapid broadband expansion.

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