A 1196 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Clarifies that application to collocate wireless communications equipment be reviewed by administrative officer.

This bill changes the process for approving new wireless communications equipment (like cell antennas) added to existing structures, such as towers or poles. Applications must now be reviewed by an administrative officer within 30 business days (automatic approval if no decision is made), rather than a planning board. It revises modification limits, allowing up to 10% height increase or 20 feet (whichever is greater) for non-public rights-of-way structures, and similar updates for width and equipment compound expansion. This applies to wireless companies seeking to expand infrastructure and local governments handling permits in New Jersey.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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