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Supervisors advance ordinance tightening permitting for wireless facilities after industry objections
Summary
The San Francisco Budget & Finance Committee voted Jan. 14 to send an ordinance amending Public Works Code Article 25 to the full Board, requiring public notice for all wireless facility permits, aligning modification provisions with federal law, and increasing permit fees. Telecom companies warned the changes could violate federal law and spur litigation.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget & Finance Committee on Jan. 14 voted to send to the full board an ordinance that revises the city’s permitting rules for personal wireless service facilities in the public right‑of‑way.
Supervisor John Avalos, who introduced the measure, said the amendments repeal the previous tier system, require public notice and protests for all permit applications, and align modification provisions with federal law "as construed by the FCC." Avalos said the changes are…
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