Full text of Utah Utah Code § 54-21-303 — Exceptions to permitting., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54-21-303. Exceptions to permitting.
Effective 9/1/2018 54-21-303.
Exceptions to permitting.
(1)
Except as provided in Subsection (2), an authority may not require a wireless provider to submit an application, obtain a permit, or pay a rate for:
(a)
routine maintenance;
(b)
the replacement of a small wireless facility with a small wireless facility that is substantially similar or smaller in size; or
(c)
the installation, placement, maintenance, operation, or replacement of a micro wireless facility that is strung on a cable between existing utility poles, in compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code.
(2)
(a)
An authority may require a wireless provider to obtain a permit in accordance with Section 72-7-102 for work that requires excavation or closing of sidewalks or vehicular lanes in a public right-of-way.
(b)
If an authority requires a permit under Subsection (2)(a), the authority shall process and approve the permit within the same time period the authority processes and approves a permit for all other types of entities.
(3)
(a)
An authority may require advance notice of an activity described in Subsection (1).
(b)
A wireless provider may replace or upgrade a utility pole only with the approval of the utility pole's owner.
Section 54-21-303 ("Exceptions to permitting.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. 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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