For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONMENT. To cease operation for a period of 60 or more consecutive days; or to reduce the effective radiated power of an antenna by 75% for 60 or more consecutive days; or to relocate an antenna at a point less than 80% of the height of an antenna support structure; or to reduce the number of transmissions from an antenna by 75% for 60 or more consecutive days.
ALTERNATIVE TOWER STRUCTURE. Man-made trees, clock towers, bell steeples, flag poles, fight poles, similar alternative-design mounting structures that camouflage or conceal the presence of antennas or towers.
APPLICANT. Any provider or any person, partnership, or company who files an application for any permit necessary to install, maintain, or remove a personal wireless service facility within the village.
CO-LOCATION. The use of a personal wireless service facility or cell site by more than one personal wireless service provider.
EIA. The Electronics Industry Association.
MODIFICATION. The significant changing of any portion of personal wireless service facility from its description in a previously approved permit. Examples include, but are not limited to, changes in design or height or placement of antenna on an antenna support structure.
MOUNT. The structure or surface upon which personal wireless service facilities are mounted. There are types of mounts:
(1) Building mounted. A personal wireless service facility mount fixed to the roof or side of a building.
(2) Ground mounted. A personal wireless service facility mount fixed to the ground, such as a tower.
(3) Structure mounted. A personal wireless service facility fixed to a structure other than a building, such as light standards, utility poles, and bridges.
PERSONAL WIRELESS FACILITY (PWF). Facilities for the provision of personal wireless services.
PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICES. Commercial mobile services, unlicensed wireless services and common carrier wireless services all as contemplated by the United States Code and the FCC.
PRE-EXISTING TOWERS AND PWF. Any tower or PWF for which a building permit or special use
permit has been properly issued or is considered legally nonconforming prior to the effective date of this chapter, including permitted towers or PWF that have not yet been constructed so long as such approval is current and not expired.
PWF HEIGHT. The vertical distance measured from the base of the PWF support structure at grade to the highest point of the structure. Measurement of tower height shall include PWF, base pad, and other appurtenances and shall be measured from the finished grade of the parcel. 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.
PWF SITE OR SITE. A tract or parcel of land that contains personal wireless facilities including any support structure, accessory buildings, and parking, and may include other uses associated with and ancillary to telecommunications services.
PWF SUPPORT STRUCTURE. Any pole, telescoping mast, tower, tripod, or other structure which supports PWF.
SECURITY BARRIER. A wall, fence, or berm that has the purpose of sealing a personal wireless service facility from an unauthorized entry or trespass.
TOWER. Any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more PWF, including self-supporting lattice towers, guy towers, or monopole towers.
TOWER HEIGHT. When referring to a tower or other structure, the distance measure from the finished grade of the parcel to the highest point on the tower or other structure, including the base pad and any antenna.
UNLICENSED WIRELESS SERVICES. The offering of telecommunications services using duly authorized devices which do not require individual licenses, but does not mean the provision of direct-to-have satellite services as defined by the United States Code.
(Ord. 1593, passed 9-21-09)