For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(a) “Antenna.” Any system of poles, panels, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of radio or electromagnetic frequency signals.
(b) “Co-location.” The use of a wireless telecommunication facility by more than one wireless telecommunication provider, or by one provider for more than one type of telecommunication technology.
(c) “High tension power line.” A line that carries an electric current at 345kv or greater.
(d) “Lattice tower.” A support structure constructed of vertical metal struts and cross braces, forming a triangular or square structure, which often tapers from the foundation to the top.
(e) “Monopole.” A support structure constructed of a single, self-supporting hollow metal tube securely anchored to a foundation.
(f) “Parabolic antenna”(also known as a satellite dish antenna). An antenna which is bowl-shaped, designed for the reception and or transmission of radio frequency communication signals in a specific directional pattern.
(g) “Personal wireless services.” Any commercial mobile services, unlicensed wireless services, and common carrier wireless exchange access services as defined by federal law at 47 USC 322(c)(7).
(h) “Provider.” Any corporation, company, association, joint stock company, firm, partnership, limited liability company, other entity or individual that provides wireless service over personal wireless service facilities.
(i) “Technically necessary.” The location of a wireless telecommunication antenna that is needed in order to reasonably serve the purpose for which it is intended within the band width of frequencies for which the owner or operator of the antenna has been licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to operate without a significant loss of telecommunication capability within the developed areas of the City.
(j) “Telecommunication.” The technology that enables information to be exchanged through the transmission of voice, video or data signals by means of electrical or electromagnetic systems and includes the term “personal wireless services.”
(k) “Wireless telecommunication antenna.” The physical device through which electromagnetic wireless telecommunication signals authorized by the FCC are transmitted or received. Antennae used by amateur radio operators are excluded from this definition.
(l) “Wireless telecommunication equipment shelter.” The structure or cabinet in which the electronic receiving and relay equipment for the wireless telecommunication facility is housed.
(m) “Wireless telecommunication facility.” Any structure, antenna, tower, or other device which provides radio, television or cable transmission, fixed point microwave, commercial mobile wireless services, unlicensed wireless services, cellular phone services, specialized mobile radio communications (SMR), common carrier wireless exchange phone services, common carrier wireless exchange access services, and personal communications service (PCS) or pager services.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)