For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANTENNA. A device used in communications which transmits or receives radio or television signals or any other spectrum-based transmissions/receptions. Antenna types include, but are not limited to, omni- directional “whip” antenna, directional “panel” antenna, dish “microwave” antenna and ancillary antenna.
CO-LOCATION. Locating wireless communi- cations equipment from more than one provider on a single site.
COMMERCIAL WIRELESS COMMUNI- CATIONS SERVICE. Licensed commercial wireless telecommunication services, including cellular, personal communication services (PCS), specialized mobilized radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobilized radio (ESMR), paging and similar services that are marketed to the general public.
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY. A land use facility, including any towers, accessory buildings and structures, supporting antennas or other structures intended for use in connection with the commercial transmission or receipt of radio or television signals or any other spectrum-based transmissions/receptions.
COMMUNICATIONS TOWER. Any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas. The term includes radio and telephone transmission towers, microwave towers, cellular telephone and wireless communications towers, alternative tower structures and the like. Tower types include, but are not limited to, guyed towers, wooden poles, lattice towers and monopoles.
DESIGNED FAIL AREA. The area surrounding a tower in which the tower could fall should it fail as structurally designed. The designed fail area is quantified in terms of linear distance from the tower to perimeter of the designed fail area. The designed fail area shall be certified by a structural engineer.
GUYED TOWERS. A tower anchored by cables or wires typically ranging in height from 100 to 300 feet which can accommodate a variety of users and antennas. These towers need significantly more land than a free standing tower.
LATTICE TOWERS. A free standing tower typically ranging in height from 60 to 200 feet and can accommodate a variety of users. These towers generally have three or four support steel “legs” and hold a variety of antennas.
MONOPOLE TOWERS. A free standing tower typically ranging in height from 25 to 200 feet which can accommodate multiple users. These towers consist of a single pole, approximately three feet in diameter at the base and narrowing to roughly 1.5 feet at the top and hold a variety of antennas.
RADIO-FREQUENCY EMISSION (RF). A non- ionizing electromagnetic energy used to transmit communications signals through space. Non-ionizing energy is absorbed as heat, if absorbed at all.
TOWER HEIGHT. The vertical distance from the ground level to the highest point of the tower or attached antenna or similar device, including attached communications facilities.
TOWER SETBACK. The horizontal distance from the base of the tower to an abutting property line and/or proposed right-of-way.
(`77 Code, § 67.04) (Am. Ord. 1999-1, passed 1-21-99)