Senate Enrolled Act No. 213 Summary

• Amends Indiana Code definitions related to small cell wireless facilities, including "communications service provider," "micro wireless facility," "small cell facility," "utility pole," "wireless communications service," "wireless facility," and "wireless support structure."

• Increases size limits for small cell facilities: maximum antenna volume raised from 3 to 6 cubic feet per antenna, primary equipment enclosure volume increased from 17 to 28 cubic feet, and eliminates the previous total antenna volume limit.

• Defines "micro wireless facility" as small cell facilities not exceeding 24 inches in length, 15 inches in width, 12 inches in height, with exterior antennas no longer than 11 inches.

• Exempts routine maintenance, facility replacements of similar size, and suspended micro wireless facilities on utility poles from requiring applications or permits; limits application fees to $100 per facility or comparable building permit fees.

• Establishes that small cell facilities in public rights-of-way are permitted uses exempt from zoning review if structure height does not exceed 50 feet or existing utility pole height plus 10 feet; limits placement restrictions and requires permit decisions within 60 days.

• Caps annual rates for small cell facility placement on government-owned utility poles at $50 per pole and establishes "make ready" work procedures and cost limits.