For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. References hereafter to “sections” are, unless otherwise specified, references to sections in this chapter. Defined terms remain defined terms, whether or not capitalized.
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT. Wires, cables, generators or other equipment or apparatus associated with an antenna and necessary for telecommunication transmission.
ANTENNA. Any device used for the transmission or reception of wireless radio television, or electromagnetic waves for cellular, internet service, personal communication service, enhanced specialized mobilized radio service or television purposes.
ENGINEER. An engineer licensed by the state or an engineer acceptable to the city if licensing is not available.
SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY. A wireless facility that meets both of the following qualifications:
(1) Each antenna is located inside an enclosure of no more than six cubic feet in volume or could fit within such an enclosure; and
(2) All other wireless equipment associated with the small wireless facility is, in aggregate, no more than 28 cubic feet in volume, not including electric meters, concealment elements, telecommunications demarcation boxes, battery backup power systems, grounding equipment, power transfer switches, cutoff switches, cable, conduit, vertical cable runs for the connection of power and other services, and any equipment concealed.
STEALTH DESIGN. Design intended to minimize visual impact of an object on its surroundings. Examples of STEALTH TELECOMMUNICATION DESIGN include: eliminating horizontal projections; screening with other architectural elements; nestling into surrounding landscape such that natural topography or vegetation reduces views; locating in areas that would result in the least amount of visibility to the public; minimizing size; and designing a telecommunications facility to appear as something other than a telecommunications facility.
SUPPORT STRUCTURE. An existing structure on which antenna can be mounted without increasing the mass of the existing structure. Examples of SUPPORT STRUCTURES include: telecommunication tower; building; water tower; electrical transmission tower.
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY. Antennas, associated equipment and support structures.
TOWER. A freestanding, self-supported structure constructed from grade for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas.
(2002 Code, § 7.36) (Ord. 25, Fifth Series, passed 4-6-1998; Ord. 81, Seventh Series, effective 4-5-2019)