The following terms, used in this chapter, shall be interpreted as follows:
(a) "Antenna" means any device or mechanism used in the collection, transmitting, routing or receiving of telecommunications transmissions, radio signals or radio frequency energy, including, but not limited to, use by or in the provision of wireless communications, cellular communications and personal communications services.
(b) "Antenna height" means the vertical distance measured from the base of an antenna support structure at grade to the highest point of the antenna support structure, including any antenna affixed thereto. If the antenna support structure is on a sloped grade, then the average between the highest and lowest grades shall be used in calculating the antenna height.
(c) "Antenna support structure" means any pole, telescoping mast, monopole, tower, tripod or any other structure which supports or has attached to it, an antenna or antennae.
(d) "Cell site" means a tract or parcel of land that contains the wireless, cellular or personal communications service antenna, its antenna support structure, accessory building(s), and parking, and may include other uses associated with and ancillary to providing wireless communications, cellular communications or personal communications services.
(e) "Tower" means any pole, telescoping mast, monopole, tower, tripod, or any other like structure to be erected within the Township.
(f) "Towers, cellular and wireless towers, facilities and equipment" includes but is not limited to antenna, antenna support structures and cell sites.
(Ord. 2004-02. Passed 7-19-04.)