WALL. A physical barrier constructed largely of masonry, brick, concrete, stucco, concrete block or any combination thereof and intended to mark a boundary.
WAREHOUSE. A building or portion thereof used for the storage, receiving, shipping or wholesaling of goods and merchandise, and any incidental or accessory activities.
WHOLESALE SALES. The sale of commercial goods at or near production cost.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES. Any and all of the following and all related terms, and as may be further defined by applicable federal regulations.
AMATEUR RADIO STATION ANTENNA. Any antenna, and its accompanying support structure, that is used solely for the purpose of transmitting and receiving radio signals in connection with the operation of an amateur radio station in accordance with licenses issued by the FCC.
ANTENNA, ANTENNA ARRAY, WIRELESS ANTENNA ARRAY, OR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA ARRAY. One or more rods, poles, panels, discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of radio frequency signals, which may include omni-directional antennas (whip), directional antennas (panel) and parabolic antennas (disc), but excluding any support structure as defined below.
ANTENNA HEIGHT. The distance from the grade of the property at the base of the antenna or, in the case of a roof mounted antenna, from the grade at the exterior base of the building to the highest point of the antenna and its associated support structure when fully extended.
ANTENNA STRUCTURE. An antenna or array of antennas and its associated support structure, including, without limitation, a mast or tower.
BASE STATION OR EQUIPMENT SHELTER. A fixed station at a specified site authorized to communicate with mobile stations, micro cells, repeaters or other wireless stations, usually housed in metal cabinets or small structures on or within close proximity to the antenna structure on the same site.
BUILDING-MOUNTED. Mounted to the side or façade of a building, or to the side of another structure such as a water tank, church steeple, freestanding sign or similar structure, but not to include the roof of any structure.
CO-LOCATION. The use of a common wireless antenna facility, or a common site, by two or more providers of wireless services, or by one provider of wireless services for more than one type of telecommunications technology.
FCC. The Federal Communications Commission.
FIXED WIRELESS ANTENNA FACILITY. An unstaffed facility for the transmission or reception of wireless telecommunications services, commonly consisting of an antenna array, connection cables, a support structure to achieve the necessary elevation and an equipment facility or subterranean vault to house accessory equipment, which may include cabinets, pedestals, shelters and similar protective structures.
FIXED WIRELESS SERVICES. Any personal wireless services as defined in the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including federally
licensed wireless telecommunications services consisting of cellular services, personal communications services (PCS), specialized mobile radio services (SMR), enhanced specialized mobile radio services (ESMR), paging and similar services that currently exist or that may be developed in the future.
GROUND-MOUNTED. Mounted to a base (e.g., pole, monopole, tower or other freestanding structure specifically constructed for the purpose of supporting an antenna or wireless communication facility) placed directly on the ground.
MAST. A support structure that is constructed for the specific purpose of elevating a satellite earth station antenna in order to receive broadcast signals of an acceptable quality.
MONOPOLE. A structure composed of a single spire, pole or tower used to support antennas or related equipment.
ROOF-MOUNTED. Mounted above the eave line of a building.
SATELLITE EARTH STATION. A parabolic or dish-shaped antenna or other apparatus or device that is designed for the purpose of receiving or transmitting signals for voice, video or data.
STEALTH FACILITY. Any communication facility which is designed to blend into the surrounding environment, typically one that is architecturally integrated into a building or other concealing structure, and shall include and mean any concealed antenna.
SUPPORT STRUCTURE OR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA ARRAY SUPPORT STRUCTURE. A freestanding structure that is designed and constructed for the specific purpose of supporting an antenna array and that may consist of a monopole, a mast, a self-supporting lattice tower, a guy-wire support tower or other similar structures.
UNLICENSED WIRELESS SERVICE. The offering of telecommunication services, using duly authorized devices which do not require individual licenses, but does not mean the provision of direct-to-home satellite services, as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 332(c)(7).
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES. Commercial mobile services, unlicensed wireless services and common carrier wireless exchange access services, as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 332(c)(7).
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES. Facilities for the provision of wireless communication services, as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 332(c)(7).
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA FACILITY OR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA ARRAY. An unstaffed facility for the transmission or reception of wireless telecommunications services, commonly consisting of an antenna array, connection cables, a support structure to achieve the necessary elevation and an equipment facility or subterranean vault to house accessory equipment, which may include cabinets, pedestals, shelters and similar protective structures.
WIRELESS SERVICES OR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Any personal wireless services as defined in the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including federally-licensed wireless telecommunications services consisting of cellular services, personal communications services (PCS), specialized mobile radio services (SMR), enhanced specialized mobile radio services (ESMR), paging and similar services that currently exist or that may be developed in the future.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)