VA HB277

Prohibits Virginia localities from denying applications to modify existing wireless facilities when the modification does not substantially change physical dimensions and involves co-location, removal, or replacement of transmission equipment

Defines "substantial change" threshold as excavation or deployment within 30 feet of an existing wireless support structure or base station, excluding access or utility easements

Caps application review fees at $1,000 for technical consultation and co-location review, limited to actual direct administrative costs, and prohibits contingent fee or results-based consultant arrangements

Requires localities to approve or deny applications within 60 days, with a 30-day window to notify applicants of incomplete submissions and 10 days for subsequent incompleteness notices

Applications not acted upon within the review timeframe are deemed automatically approved, after which localities must issue necessary permits within 30 calendar days or seek judicial review