CT SB00206

Council has exclusive jurisdiction over location and type of telecommunication tower facilities, considering municipal zoning regulations and location preferences submitted at time of application.

Council certification of a facility satisfies and replaces all state and municipal certifications, approvals, and requirements regarding public need, convenience, and necessity.

Applicants who obtain council certification may exercise eminent domain powers to acquire property for telecommunications facilities.

Local zoning commissions and inland wetland agencies may regulate and restrict proposed tower locations within specified timeframes: 65 days for certain facilities, 30 days for others, and 60 days for facilities defined in subdivision (6).

Orders regulating tower locations are subject to appeal to the council within 30 days, except for orders concerning subdivision (6) facilities; the council may affirm, modify, or revoke orders by vote of six members.