WV HB3144

Creates new Chapter 31J establishing statewide standards for wireless tower facility permitting, with 90-day review periods for colocations on existing structures and 150-day periods for new tower construction

Requires automatic approval ("deemed granted") of applications if reviewing authorities fail to act within specified timeframes, with tolling provisions for incomplete applications

Mandates approval of eligible facility modification requests within 60 days if changes don't substantially alter physical dimensions (e.g., height increases under 10% or 20 feet for towers)

Limits fees that local governments may charge applicants to one-time non-recurring costs actually incurred for reviewing applications

Adopts the TIA 222 Standard of the International Building Code as the applicable wireless infrastructure construction code statewide, effective July 9, 2025