For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTERNATIVE TOWER STRUCTURE. Vertical components not generally designed for use as antenna support structures, including but not limited to structures such as church steeples, ballpark light poles and water towers.
ANTENNA. Any exterior device for transmitting and receiving wireless communication mounted on a tower, alternative tower structure, building or structure and used for transmitting and receiving wireless communication for a fee to more than one customer at one time.
ANTENNA, ATTACHED. An antenna mounted on the exterior of an existing building, silo, smokestack, water tower, utility or power pole, existing wireless communication tower, or an alternative support structure.
ANTENNA, CONCEALED (STEALTH). An antenna with a support structure that screens or camouflages the presence of antennas and/or towers from public view, in a manner appropriate to the site's context and surrounding environment. Examples of concealed antennas include but are not limited to man-made trees, clock towers, flagpoles that do not exceed ten feet above the maximum building height, light structures, steeples, watertanks, and architectural façade and parapet features.
CERTIFICATION. A written statement of the fact to be certified made under oath by the applicant or licensed professional working for the applicant and notarized.
COLLOCATION. Use by two or more wireless communication providers located on the same tower or alternative tower structure.
COMMERCIAL COVERAGE. A single FCC licensee's network of wireless communications facilities providing a level of service to all areas of the community which, when fully developed, will permit viable commercial operation.
FAA. The Federal Aviation Administration.
FACILITY, EXISTING. A wireless communication facility in active use and for which a building permit has been properly issued and has not expired before the effective date of this subchapter.
FACILITY, NEW. A wireless communications facility proposed to be located where a facility does not currently exist.
FCC. The Federal Communications Commission.
HEIGHT. The distance from the finished grade at the antenna tower base to the highest point of the tower. Overall tower height includes the base pad, mounting structures and panel antennas, but excludes lightning rods and whip antennas.
TOWER, LATTICE. A self-support structure, erected on the ground, which consists of cross-bracing of structural steel to support antennas and related equipment.
TOWER, MONOPOLE. A self-support structure, with a single shaft of wood, steel or concrete, and a platform for antenna arrayed at the top known as a "top hat."
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION. Any technology for transmitting communication through the air.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY. Any combination of one or more antennas, towers and/or structures or equipment used for the transmission of wireless communication.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION PROVIDER. Any FCC licensed service provider for the town, and any supplier of wireless communication facilities for those providers.
USE, PERMANENT. The active daily use of antennas for the commercial transmission and receipt of wireless communication intended at the time of its installation and approved to be actively used for a permanent basis.
USE, TEMPORARY. The active daily use of antennas for the commercial transmission and receipt of wireless communication intended at the time of its installation and approved to be actively used for a specific period of time.
USER, SINGLE. A single dwelling or a single business.
(Ord. § 605(B), passed 9-4-2008)