For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANTENNA. Any exterior apparatus designed for telephonic, radio or television communications through the sending and/or receiving of electromagnetic waves; an antenna attached to a principal building for the purpose of providing wireless telecommunications waves; an antenna attached to a principal building for the purpose of providing wireless telecommunications services, utilizing frequencies authorized by the Federal Communications Commission for “cellular”, “enhanced special mobile radio” and “personal communications systems” telecommunications services, and its attendant base station.
ANTENNA HEIGHT. The vertical distance measured from the base of the antenna support structure at grade to the highest point of the structure even if said highest point is an antenna. Measurement of communications tower height shall include antenna, base pad and other appurtenances and shall be measured from finish grade to the top of the antenna. If the support structure is on a sloped grade, then the average between the highest and lowest grades shall be used in calculating the antenna height.
ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE. Any pole, telescoping mast, tower, tripod, building or other structure which supports a device used in the transmitting or receiving of radio frequency energy.
FAA. The Federal Aviation Administration.
FCC. The Federal Communications Commission.
GOVERNING AUTHORITY. The Mayor and City Council of the City of Belleville, Illinois.
PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE and PERSONAL WIRELESS FACILITIES. Defined in the same manner as in 47 U.S.C. § 332(c)(7)(C), as amended now or in the future.
SATELLITE RECEIVING DISH. A generally dish-shaped signal-receiving device, the purpose of which is to receive communications or other signals from satellites in earth orbit and other extra- terrestrial sources.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY. A facility that transmits and/or receives electromagnetic signals. It includes antennas, microwave dishes, horns and other types of equipment for the transmission and receipt of such signals, telecommunication towers or similar structures supporting said equipment, equipment buildings, parking area and other accessory development.
TOWER.
(1) Any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas, including self-supporting lattice towers, guy towers or monopole towers.
(2) The term includes radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers, common-carrier towers, cellular telephone towers, alternative towers structures and the like.
(1960 Code, § 60-7-33) (Ord. 6132, passed 5-1-2000)