Simulation 03 — Permitting Time Map

How long will
permits take?

Municipal review is the largest schedule variable in a wireless rollout. Federal FCC shot clocks set 60 days for collocation on an existing structure and 90 days for a new structure; local zoning windows sit on top of those federal limits and vary by state and site type.

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◆ Typical administrative review windows from program experience — individual jurisdictions within a state vary widely (shot-clock rules, hearing calendars, moratoria). Typical windows for planning only. Actual review times are set locally and confirmed per jurisdiction.

In short

  • FCC Declaratory Ruling 18-133 sets a 60-day shot clock for small wireless collocation on an existing structure.
  • The same ruling sets a 90-day shot clock for deployment on a new structure.
  • FCC shot clocks cover all steps of the siting process, including pre-application procedures and rights-of-way agreements.
  • Local zoning review windows vary by state and site type and are estimated here for planning purposes only.