Zoning; wireless communications infrastructure, application process.

Zoning; wireless communications infrastructure;application process. Provides that in its consideration of certaincommunications infrastructure applications, a locality shall notdisapprove an application if (i) the proposed new structure providesadditional wireless coverage or capacity for first responders or(ii) the proposed tower is not within a four-mile radius of an existingtower that is part of the applicant's network. Additional changesin the bill provide that a locality shall not be prohibited fromdisapproving certain applications for any zoning approval requiredfor non-administrative review-eligible projects on the basis of the fact that the proposed height of any wireless support structure,wireless facility, or wireless support structure with attached wirelessfacilities exceeds 200 feet above ground level. Current law setsthe limit at 50 feet above ground level.