SB-649 (Hueso): Telecom Permitting
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
Bill Number: SB-649
Bill Author(s): Hueso
Legislative Session / Year: 2017
State: California
AVFCA Position: Oppose
Bill Synopsis: The bill would have put cell towers on every block in every neighborhood and countryside in California. SB 649 will deregulate the telecom industry. SB 649 will eliminate public input and local zoning authority with an over the counter permit process to install or modify cell towers. Cell antennas will hang in clusters on utility or light poles. Equipment cabinets the size of refrigerators, with cooling fans and back-up generators, will sit on sidewalks.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB649
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/07/2019
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