Bill Summary for H 310 (2017-2018)

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May 30 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 310 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 9, 2017
AN ACT TO REFORM COLLOCATION OF SMALL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE TO AID IN DEPLOYMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES.
Intro. by Saine, Torbett, Wray.

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House amendment makes the following change to the 4th edition.

Amends proposed GS 160A-400.55 (Use of public right-of-way). Adds that, notwithstanding subsection (d) (regarding compliance with a city's undergrounding requirements), no utility pole, city utility pole, or wireless support structure placed in an area zoned single-family residential where the existing utilities are installed underground may exceed 40 feet above ground level, unless the City grants a waiver or variance approving a taller utility pole, city utility pole, or wireless support structure.