For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANTENNA ARRAY. One or more rods, panels, discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of radio frequency signals, which may include omni-directional antenna (rod), directional antenna (panel) and parabolic antenna (disc). ANTENNA ARRAY does not include the support structure.
ATTACHED WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY (ATTACHED WCF). An antenna array that is attached to an existing building or structure (attachment structure), which structures shall include but not be limited to utility poles, signs, water towers, with any accompanying pole or device (attachment device) which attaches the antenna array to the existing building or structure and associated connection cables, and an equipment facility which may be located either inside or outside of the attachment structure.
COLLOCATION/SITE SHARING. Use of a common WCF or common site by two or more wireless license holders or by one wireless license holder for more than one type of communications technology and/or placement of a WCF on a structure owned or operated by a utility or other public entity.
EQUIPMENT FACILITY. Any structure used to contain ancillary equipment for a WCF which includes cabinets, shelters, a buildout of an existing structure, pedestals, and other similar structures.
HEIGHT. The distance measured from ground level to the highest point on the WCF, including the antenna array.
SETBACK. The required distance from the property line of the parcel on which the WCF is located to the support structure.
SUPPORT STRUCTURE. A 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 or towers. Any device (attachment device) which is used to attach an attached WCF to an existing building or structure (attachment structure) shall be excluded from the definition of and regulations applicable to support structures.
TEMPORARY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY (TEMPORARY WCF). A WCF to be placed in use for 90 or fewer days.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS. Any personal wireless services as defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as may be amended, which includes FCC licensed commercial wireless telecommunications services including cellular, personal communication services (PCS), specialized mobile radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobile radio (ESMR), paging, and similar services that currently exist or that may in the future be developed.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY (WCF). Any unstaffed facility for the transmission and/or reception of wireless telecommunications services, usually consisting of an antenna array, connection cables, an equipment facility, and a support structure to achieve the necessary elevation.
(Ord. 1140, passed 8-7-00)