For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANTENNA. Any structure or device used for the purpose of collecting or transmitting electromagnetic waves including, but not limited to, directional antennas, such as panels, microwave dishes, and satellite dishes, and omni-directional antennas, such as whip antennas.
ANTENNA-AMATEUR RADIO. A ground, building, or tower mounted antenna, or similar antenna structure, operated by a federally licensed amateur radio operator as part of the Amateur Radio Service, and as designated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
ANTENNA ARRAY. A group of antenna elements located on the same structure. The ANTENNA ARRAY does not include the support structure as defined in this subchapter.
ANTENNA-BUILDING MOUNTED. Any antenna, other than an antenna with its supports resting on the ground, directly attached, facade mounted or affixed to a building, tank, tower, or structure other than a telecommunications tower.
ANTENNA-DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE (DBS). An antenna, usually a small home receiving dish.
ANTENNA-DIRECTIONAL (also known as PANEL ANTENNA). A device used to transmit and/or receive radio frequency signals in a directional pattern of less than 360 degrees.
ANTENNA-FLUSH MOUNTED. An antenna mounted to a structure which does not project above the facade to which it is mounted.
ANTENNA-GROUND MOUNTED. Any antenna with its base, single or multiple posts, placed directly on the ground.
ANTENNA-MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICES (MDS). An antenna designed to receive video programming services via multipoint distribution services including multipoint multichannel distribution services, instructional television fixed services, and local multipoint distribution services.
ANTENNA-PORTABLE. Any device used to transmit and/or receive electromagnetic or radio frequency communications/signals in a specific directional pattern located on a portable or moveable base designed to be placed either for temporary or long-term use at a given site.
ANTENNA-RADIO ANTENNAS. An antenna designed to receive AM/FM radio broadcast signals, or similar signals used for commercial purposes.
ANTENNA-ROOF MOUNTED. Any antenna which is mounted to the roof of a building, tank, or similar structure.
ANTENNA-SATELLITE EARTH STATION (SES). An antenna designed to receive and/or transmit radio frequency signals directly to and/or from a satellite.
ANTENNA-TELEVISION BROADCAST SERVICE (TVBS). An antenna designed to receive only television broadcast signals.
ATTACHED COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY. Attached communications facility means a communications facility that is affixed to an existing structure, as an existing building, tower, water tank, utility pole, etc.
CO-LOCATION. Use of a common WCF or common support structure by two or more wireless communications license holders or by one wireless communications license holder for more than one type of communication technology, or placement of a WCF on a structure owned or operated by a public utility, or placement of an attached WCF.
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES. Antennas and antenna tower structures including, but not limited to, any towers, equipment enclosures, or other structures intended for use in connection with the wireless transmission or receipt of radio, television, or any other electromagnetic spectrum-based transmissions or receptions. The following shall not be considered as COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES for the purpose of this section: satellite reception dishes less than three feet in diameter; wireless communication facilities that are completely located within a principal structure and that operate with the sole purpose of providing communications within said structure; and hand-held wireless communications devices.
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD (EMF). The local and magnetic fields that envelop the surrounding space. The most ubiquitous source of EMFs is from the movement and consumption of electric power, such as with transmission lines, household appliances, and lighting.
EQUIPMENT BUILDING, SHELTER OR CABINET. A cabinet or building used by telecommunications providers to house equipment at a site or facility.
EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE. A small structure, shelter, cabinet, box or vault used to house and protect the electronic equipment necessary and/or desirable for processing wireless communications signals and data, including any provisions for air conditioning, ventilation, or auxiliary electricity generators.
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. The Federal Aviation Administration is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the United States.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC). The governmental agency responsible for regulating telecommunications in the United States.
LATTICE TOWER. A self supporting structure, erected on the ground, which consists of metal crossed strips or bars to support antennas and related equipment.
MONITORING PROTOCOL. An industry accepted radio-frequency (RF) radiation measurement protocol used to determine compliance with FCC RF radiation exposure standards in accordance with the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements Reports 86 and 119 and consistent with the RF radiation modeling specifications of OET Bulleting 65 (or any superseding reports/standards) which is to be used to measure the emissions and determine radio frequency radiation exposure levels from existing and new telecommunications facilities.
MONOPOLE. A wireless communication facility or site which consists of a single pole structure (non-lattice), designed and erected on the ground or on top of a structure, to support telecommunications antennas and connecting appurtenances.
NON-IONIZING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION (NIER). Radiation from the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with frequencies of insufficient energy to break chemical bonds, including all frequencies below the ultraviolet range such as visible light and radio frequency radiation.
PREMISES. A lot, parcel, tract or plot of land together with the buildings and structures thereon.
RADIO FREQUENCY (RF). A non-ionizing electromagnetic energy used to transmit RF emission communication signals through space. Non-ionizing energy is absorbed as heat, if absorbed at all.
SATELLITE DISH. A device incorporating a reflective surface that is solid, open mesh, or bar configured that is a shallow dish, cone, horn, or cornucopia shaped and is used to transmit and or receive electromagnetic signals. This definition is meant to include, but is not limited to, what are commonly referred to as satellite earth stations, TVROs and satellite microwave antennas. A SATELLITE DISH is a parabolic television antenna that receives signals from communication satellites in orbit around the earth. Its sole function is to provide the television viewer with a wider variety of channels.
SCENIC/GATEWAY CORRIDOR. A geographic area designated by the Town of Ellettsville as a special area of control for the purpose of creating a positive image of Ellettsville and /or preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the landscape. Such regulation may include standards for aesthetics, bulk, maintenance and placement of all signs in such areas.
STEALTH TECHNOLOGY/TECHNIQUES. Camouflaging methods applied to wireless communication towers, antenna and/or other sites/facilities which render them more visually appealing or blend the proposed facility into the existing structure or visual backdrop in such a manner as to render it “minimally visible” to the casual observer. Stealthing may utilize, but does not require, concealment of all components of the wireless facility.
SUPPORT STRUCTURE. Any structure designed and constructed specifically to support an antenna array, and may include a monopole, self supporting (lattice) tower, guy-wire support tower and other similar structures.
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY. A stand-alone facility located on a legal parcel, vacant or otherwise, or an easement, that transmits and/or receives electromagnetic or electro-optic signals and which may include accessory equipment and equipment shelters. A TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY does not include any other use or type of facility that may be provided for in the code that is not used for communication, or radio frequency machines which have an effective radiated power of 100 watts or less.
TELECOMMUNICATION PROJECT. Includes telecommunication facilities and telecommunication sites, as defined in this section.
TELECOMMUNICATION SITE. An ancillary facility that transmits and/or receives electromagnetic or electro optic signals, which is placed on an existing structure, or is co-located on an existing telecommunications structure. This may also include accessory equipment and equipment shelters. A TELECOMMUNICATION SITE does not include any other use or type of facility that may be provided for in the code that is not used for communication, or radio frequency machines which have an effective radiated power of 100 watts or less. The height of the telecommunications site includes all antenna array structures.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER. A mast, pole, monopole, guyed tower, lattice tower, free-standing tower, or other structure designed and primarily used to support antennas. A ground or building mounted mast greater than ten feet tall and six inches in diameter, at any point, supporting one or more antenna, dishes, arrays and the like shall be considered a TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER.
TOWER. Any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas including, but not limited to, guyed towers, wooden poles, lattice towers, and monopoles. The term includes radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers, cellular telephone and wireless communications towers, alternative tower structure and the like.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES. Any facilities used to support or operate wireless services as defined in the Federal Telecommunications Act, which includes FCC licensed commercial wireless telecommunications services, specialized mobile radio, enhanced specialized mobile radio, paging, and other similar services that currently exist or that may in the future be developed.
(Ord. 03-05, § 831-10, passed 5-27-2003; Am. Ord. 10-09, passed 6-14-2010)