Words and phrases used in this section shall have the common meaning unless defined below, or if a definition in this section conflicts with any other definition included in this chapter, the definition of this section shall apply.
ANTENNA ARRAY. One or more rods, panels, discs, or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of radio frequency signals, which may include omni-directional antenna (rod), directional antenna (panel), and parabolic antenna (disc). The ANTENNA ARRAY does not include the support structure defined below.
ATTACHED WIRELESS COMMUNITY FACILITY (ATTACHED WCF). An antenna array that is attached to an existing building or structure, which structures shall include but not be limited to utility poles, signs, or water towers, with any accompanying pole or device which attaches the antenna array to the structure, and associated connection cables and an equipment facility.
CO-LOCATION/SITE SHARING. Use of a common WCF, or common site by more than one wireless communication license holder for more than one type of communications technology and/or placement of an antenna array on a structure.
EQUIPMENT FACILITY. Any structure used to contain ancillary equipment for a WCF which includes cabinets, shelters, a build out of an existing structure, pedestals, and other similar equipment.
FAA. Federal Aviation Administration.
FCC. Federal Communications Commission.
FTA. Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996.
HEIGHT. When referring to a WCF, height shall mean the vertical distance measured from the base of the tower to the highest point on the WCF, excluding the antenna array.
SETBACK. The required distance from the property line of the parcel on which the WCF is located to the base of the support structure and equipment facility where applicable, or in the case of the guy-wire supports, the guy anchors.
SUPPORT STRUCTURE. A structure designed and constructed specifically to support an antenna array and may include a monopole, self-supporting (lattice) tower, guy-wire-support tower and other similar structures.
TEMPORARY WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY (TEMPORARY WCF). A WCF to be placed in use for 60 or fewer days.
TOWER AND/OR ANTENNA USE PERMIT (TAP). A permit issued by the city specifically for the location, construction, use and compliance with the development standards of a proposed WCF.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS. Any wireless service as defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Title 47, U.S.C., and as it may be amended, including, but not limited to, facilities for the transmission and reception of radio, television, or microwave signals used for communication, cellular phone, personal communication services (PCS), specialized mobile radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobile radio (ESMR), paging, and other wireless services licensed by the FCC and unlicensed wireless services.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES. Any staffed or unstaffed facility for the transmission and/or reception of wireless telecommunications services, usually consisting of an antenna array, connection cables, equipment facility, and a support structure to achieve the necessary elevation.
(Ord. O-2014-06, passed 8-11-14)