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Broomfield moves to align wireless permitting with state shot clocks; council keeps final say for public‑hearing applications

Broomfield City Council (study session) · March 18, 2026
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Summary

Staff proposed code changes to adopt 90‑day colocation and 150‑day new‑facility review timelines required by state law; council approved proceeding with a draft that substantially complies with HB25‑1056 and directed that council, not only the Land Use Review Commission, be the final decision maker for new facilities requiring a public hearing.

Broomfield staff recommended changes to Chapter 17.35 of the municipal code to bring the city into substantial compliance with a recent state law that establishes statutory review timelines for wireless facility permits.

Cameron Ennis, principal planner, briefed the council on HB25‑1056, which sets a 90‑day shot clock for colocation/existing‑structure wireless applications and a 150‑day clock for new facilities. The law…

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