For purposes of this subchapter, the following terms, phrases and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future tense, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number. The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory and "may" is permissive. Words not defined shall be given their common and ordinary meaning.
ANTENNA.
Any system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs, or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves when such system is either external to or attached to the exterior of a structure.
ANTENNAS
shall include devices having active elements extending in any direction, and directional beam-type arrays having elements carried by and disposed from a generally horizontal boom that may be mounted upon and rotated through a vertical mast or tower interconnecting the boom and antenna support, all of which elements are deemed to be a part of the antenna.
ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
Any building or other structure other than a tower which can be used for location of wireless telecommunications facilities.
APPLICANT.
Any person that applies for a conditional use permit pursuant to § 154.137.
APPLICATION.
The process by which an applicant submits a request and indicates a desire to be granted a conditional use permit under the provisions of this subchapter. An
APPLICATION
includes all written documentation, verbal statements and representations, in whatever form or forum, made by an applicant to the Village concerning such a request.
CODE.
Codified Ordinances and all regulations of Marble Cliff, Ohio.
CO-LOCATION.
The use of a wireless telecommunications facility by more than one wireless telecommunications provider.
COUNCIL.
The Village Council.
EMERGENCY.
A reasonably unforeseen occurrence with a potential to endanger personal safety or health, or cause substantial damage to property, that calls for immediate action.
EQUIPMENT SHELTER.
A structure in which the electronic receiving and relay equipment for a wireless telecommunications facility is housed.
FCC.
The Federal Communications Commission or any legally appointed, designated or elected agent or successor.
MONOPOLE.
Asupport structure constructed of a single, self-supporting hollow metal tube securely anchored to a foundation.
OPEN SPACE.
Land devoted to conservation of recreational purposes and/or land designated by the Village to remain undeveloped (may be specified on a zoning map).
PERSON.
Any natural persons, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or other legal entity, private or public, whether for profit or not-for-profit.
TOWER.
A self-supporting lattice, guyed or monopole structure constructed from grade which supports wireless telecommunications facilities. The term
TOWER
shall not include amateur radio operators' equipment, as licensed by the FCC.
VILLAGE.
The Village of Marble Cliff, Ohio, acting by and through its Council.
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES.
Any cables, wires, lines, wave guides, antennas, towers and any other equipment or facilities associated with the transmission or reception of communications as authorized by the FCC which a person seeks to locate or has installed upon a tower or antenna support structure. However, the term
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
shall not include:
(1) Any satellite earth station antenna one meter or less in diameter, regardless of zoning category;
(2) Antennas used by amateur radio operators are excluded from this definition.
(Ord. 0-1711-99, passed 9-20-99)