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2 <br />August 10, 2010 I Volume 4 1 No. 15 Zoning Bulletin <br />Telecommunications Act — Preemption —Town <br />Ordinance Gives Preference to Applicants Using <br />Less - Intrusive "Alternate Technologies <br />Wireless telecommunications providers say ordinance is <br />preempted by federal Telecommunications Act <br />Citation: New York SMSA Ltd. Partnership v. Town of Clarkstown, <br />2010 WL 2598310 (2d Cir. 2010) <br />The Second U.S. Circuit has jurisdiction over Connecticut, New York, <br />and Vermont. <br />SECOND U.S. CIRCUIT (New York) (06/30/10) —This case addressed <br />the issue of whether a local ordinance providing preferences to wireless <br />telecommunication provider applicants that used "preferred alternate <br />technology" was preempted by the federal Telecommunications Act. <br />The Background/Facts: In 2007, the town passed an ordinance (the <br />"Ordinance ") governing the installation of wireless telecommunications <br />facilities. Among other things, the Ordinance provided a preference in <br />residential areas for smaller and less intrusive antennas. Under the Ordi- <br />nance, wireless telecommunications provider applicants were placed into <br />four categories based on their point score in the application process. The <br />WEST® <br />uthorization to photocopy please contact the Copyrjght Clearance Center at 222 Rosewno <br />Drive, Danvers, f■lA 01923,'USA (978) 760 fax (978) 646 -8600 or West's copyright services at <br />610 O ermanDrive, Ea MN 55 <br />,PF ,,Eagan, . 123 fax (651) 687 =7551 Please Outline the specific materi <br />involved the number of copies you wish to distribute arid the purpose or'for`mat of the use <br />This publication was created to provide you with accurate and authoritative information concerning <br />the subject matter covered; however, this publication was not necessarily prepared by persons <br />licensed to practice law in' aparticular jurisdiction. The publisher is n engaged in legal' <br />or other professional advice and this publication is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. <br />If you require legal or other expert advice, you should seek the services of a competent attorney <br />or other professional. <br />Zoning Bulletin_ is published and copyrighted by Thomson Reuters, 610 Opperman Drive, P.O. Box <br />64526 St. Paul, MN 55164 -0526, For subscription information: call (800) 229 -2084, or write West, <br />Credit Order Processing, 620 Opperman Drive, PO Box 64833, St. Paul, MN 55164-9753. <br />Send address changes to, Zoning Bulletin, 610 Opperman Drive, P.O. Box 64526 St. <br />Paul, MN 55164 -0526. <br />610 Opperman Drive • P.O. Box 64526 • St. Paul, MN 55164 -0526 <br />1- 800 - 229 -2084 • email: west. customerservice @thomsonreuters.com • west.thomson.com/quinlan <br />ISSN 0514 -7905 • © 2010 Thomson Reuters. All Rights Reserved. <br />QuinlanTM is a Thomson Reuters brand. <br />© 2010 Thomson Reuters <br />