Cell Tower Zoning: Overview and Current Issues

Benefits

This live audio conference will describe the major elements and issues under the 1996 Federal cell tower zoning statute, including the FCC's 2009 shot clock rule setting 90/150 day deadlines to act on zoning applications, the pending FCC Notice of Inquiry on cell tower zoning, the major federal zoning cases involving cellular towers and practice pointers on how municipalities can successfully handle cell tower zoning cases. You will gain a useful understanding regarding wireless communications technology for nontechnical staff, including overview discussions of cellular, PCS, DAS and WiMAX provided by wireless carriers. This live audio conference will also provide specific methods to deal with RF safety considerations. You will come away with knowledge of the major current issues and practical advice on how to handle and defend cellular tower zoning applications.

Learning Objectives

• You will be able to identify the basics of wireless technology for municipalities and municipal attorneys.
• You will be able to discuss practice pointers for municipalities, providers and their attorneys on complying with the Federal statute and FCC orders.
• You will be able to review the FCC shot clock order and its practical implications for municipalities and providers.
• You will be able to define the current federal law and issues on cellular tower zoning.

Continuing Education Units

• AICP (Pending)
• CC
• CLE (Please check the "Detailed Credit Information" page for states that have already been approved)
• ENG
• Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Detailed Credit Information

Only registered attendee will receive continuing education credit. Additional attendees can receive continuing education credits at a discounted price. Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information and details.

Who Should Attend

This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, planners, directors of development, city administrators, developers, council and board members, land use professionals, municipal government officials, engineers, architects, surveyors and real estate professionals.