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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 24. Transportation And Motor Vehicles
Agency 30. Department of Transportation
Chapter 151. Land Use Permit Regulations
1/11/2026

24VAC30-151-350.  Wireless support structures and site installations.

In accordance with Chapter 15.1 (§ 56-484.26 et seq.) of Title 56 of the Code of Virginia, wireless support structures, communication pedestals, nodes, and amplifiers may be installed in the right-of-way pursuant to permit unless the district administrator's designee reasonably concludes that safety concerns at a specific location require placement of wireless support structures, communication pedestals, nodes, or amplifiers elsewhere. The placement of communication pedestals, nodes, or amplifiers between the edge of pavement or back of curb and the sidewalk shall not be permitted. All requirements and regulations applicable to permits that do not conflict with Chapter 15.1 of Title 56 of the Code of Virginia must be followed to obtain and maintain a permit for wireless support structures, communication pedestals, nodes, and amplifiers.

Statutory Authority

§ 33.2-210 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 12, eff. March 17, 2010; amended, Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 4, eff. November 23, 2011; Volume 42, Issue 5, eff. November 19, 2025.

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