A person may construct, modify, or maintain a utility pole or wireless support structure along, across, and under a public way in excess of the size limits, to the extent permitted by the municipal corporation‘s applicable regulations.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 4939.0329

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Person: means any natural person, corporation, or partnership and also includes any governmental entity. See Ohio Code 4939.01
  • Public way: means the surface of, and the space within, through, on, across, above, or below, any public street, public road, public highway, public freeway, public lane, public path, public alley, public court, public sidewalk, public boulevard, public parkway, public drive, public easement, and any other land dedicated or otherwise designated for a compatible public use, which, on or after July 2, 2002, is owned or controlled by a municipal corporation. See Ohio Code 4939.01
  • Utility pole: means a structure that is designed for, or used for the purpose of, carrying lines, cables, or wires for electric or telecommunications service. See Ohio Code 4939.01
  • Wireless support structure: means a pole, such as a monopole, either guyed or self-supporting, street light pole, traffic signal pole, a fifteen-foot or taller sign pole, or utility pole capable of supporting small cell facilities. See Ohio Code 4939.01

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