Ohio § 4939.0311
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4939.0311, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4939.0311.
(A) Consent of a municipal corporation shall not be required for either of the following
activities conducted in the public way: (1) Routine maintenance of wireless facilities; (2) The replacement of wireless facilities with wireless facilities that are consistent
with the municipal corporation's current design guidelines and that are either of
the following: (a) Substantially similar to the existing wireless facilities; (b) The same size or smaller than the existing wireless facilities. (B) A municipal corporation may require a work permit for any activity described in division
(A) of this section and for any activity for which consent is authorized under section 4939.031 of the Revised Code . Any such permit shall be subject to any applicable law in this chapter. (C) Notwithstanding the amendments and enactments made to sections 4939.01 to 4939.09 of the Revised Code by H.B. 478 of the 132nd General Assembly, a cable or video service provider shall
not be required to obtain permits from a municipal corporation or to pay fees, with
the exception of work permits and associated fees, to place, operate, maintain, or
replace micro wireless facilities pursuant to an existing franchise or video service
authorization under Chapter 1332. of the Revised Code; nor shall a holder of an existing
franchise or video service authorization be required to obtain additional authorizations
or to pay additional fees for the placement of micro wireless facilities already covered
under an existing franchise or video service authorization under Chapter 1332. of
the Revised Code. (D) The permitting procedures and authorizations set forth in the amendments and enactments
made to sections 4939.01 to 4939.09 of the Revised Code by H.B. 478 of the 132nd General Assembly shall apply only to the placement of small
cell facilities and wireless support structures in the public way, and do not authorize
the construction and operation of a wireline backhaul facility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4939.0311
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4939.0311 cover?
Section 4939.0311 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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