For the purpose of this chapter, and other chapters of these Codified Ordinances, where applicable, the words in this section are defined as follows:
(a) "Dish" means that part of a satellite signal-receiving antenna characteristically shaped like a saucer or dish.
(b) "Dish-type satellite signal-receiving antennas", also referred to as "earth stations" or "ground stations", means one or a combination of two or more of the following:
(1) A signal-receiving device, such as an antenna, dish antenna or dish-type antenna, the purpose of which is to receive communication or other signals from satellites in earth orbit and other extraterrestrial sources;
(2) A low-noise amplifier (LNA) which is situated at the focal point of the receiving component and the purpose of which is to magnify, store, transfer and/or transmit electronic or light signals; and/or
(3) A coaxial cable, the purpose of which is to carry or transmit such signals to a receiver.
(c) "Grounding rod" means a metal pole permanently positioned in the earth to serve as an electrical conductor through which electrical current may safely pass and dissipate.
(d) "Receiver" means a television set or radio receiver.
(Ord. 86-42. Passed 6-17-86.)