Require certain determinations prior to utility pole installations under the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act

Nebraska's LB 18 requires local authorities to verify specific safety and accessibility standards before approving new or modified utility poles for wireless providers under the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act. It mandates that pole installations must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, not obstruct public travel or safety, and not interfere with utility operations (Section 9). The bill also sets strict height limits: new poles cannot exceed 5 feet above the tallest existing pole within 500 feet or 50 feet above ground level (Section 5). This directly affects wireless companies installing poles in public right-of-way, ensuring standardized safety checks and height restrictions.