For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANTENNA. Any exterior transmitting or receiving device mounted on a tower, building, or other structure and used in communications that radiate or capture electromagnetic waves, digital signs, analog signals, radio frequencies (excluding radar signals), wireless telecommunication signals, or other communication signals.
COLLOCATION. The sharing of structures by two or more wireless service providers on a single support structure or otherwise sharing a common location.
DISH ANTENNA. A parabolic-shaped antenna (including all supporting apparatus) which is used for transmitting or receiving telecommunication, television, or radio signals, which is located on the exterior of, or outside of, any building or structure.
HEIGHT. When referring to a tower or other structure, the distance measured from the finished grade of the parcel to the highest point on the tower or other structure, including the base pad and any antenna.
MONOPOLE. A slender self-supporting tower used to support telecommunications equipment.
TOWER. Any pole, spire, or other structure, including supporting lines, cables, wires, braces, and masts, intended primarily for the purpose of mounting an antenna or similar apparatus above grade.
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY (WTF). Any cables, wires, lines, wave guides, antennas, and any other equipment or facilities associated with the transmission or reception of communications (other than radio or television broadcast communications) which a person seeks to locate or have installed upon or near a tower, building, or structure, but shall not include:
(1) Any satellite earth station antenna two meters in diameter or less which is located in any light industrial or commercial zoning district;
(2) Any satellite earth station reception antenna one meter or less in diameter, regardless of zoning district;
(3) Automatic meter reading systems;
(4) Military, federal, state, and local government communication towers and antennas used for navigational purposes, emergency preparedness, or public safety purposes; and
(5) A WTF to the extent that a permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission or state authority specifically provides that the WTF is exempt from local regulation.
(Prior Code, § 90.03)