Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions shall govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this chapter:
DIRECTOR. Means the Director of Planning and Development.
HIGH IMPACT WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY. An exterior apparatus designed for telephonic, radio, or television communication through the transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves which consists of one or more antennas mounted on a freestanding tower that exceeds five feet above the maximum permitted building height of the applicable zoning district. The term does not include an antenna structure used exclusively for dispatch communications by a public emergency agency.
LOW IMPACT WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY. An exterior apparatus designed for telephonic, radio, or television communication through the transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves, and which consists of any of the following:
(1) An antenna mounted as an accessory on a building, water tower, lighting standard, electric utility transmission tower, or other tall structure having another primary function allowed in the zoning district within which it is located;
(2) An antenna mounted on an existing tower that already supports one or more telecommunication antennas; or
(3) An antenna mounted on a freestanding tower, which tower does not extend more than five feet above the maximum building height of the zoning district within which it is located.
(Ord. 2001-14, passed 4-10-01)