HB 4238

Abstract

Amends the Counties Code. Allows a county board or board of county commissioners to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of the facilities of a telecommunications carrier as provided by the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. Prohibits the county board or board of county commissioners from unreasonably discriminating among providers of functionally equivalent services. In designing a telecommunications facility, provides that a carrier shall, at a minimum, abide by (now, shall consider) certain guidelines. Provides that certain guidelines concerning the construction and siting of facilities apply only in counties that have not adopted an ordinance to exercise the powers of the Divisions of the Counties Code concerning zoning and building or set-back lines. Makes other changes. Authorizes a county board to require a telecommunications carrier to notify any owners of property located within a designated radius of a proposed facility lot. Authorizes a county board to require a telecommunications carrier to include certain evidence and information with a building permit application. Effective immediately.