For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN. The governing body of the town.
MAJOR MOUNTAIN RIDGE. A ridge with an elevation equal to or greater than 3,000 feet above mean sea level and an elevation of 200 feet or more above the elevation of an adjacent valley floor, including all land within 100 feet below the elevation of any portion of the line or surface along the crest.
STEALTH TECHNOLOGY. Human-made trees, clock towers, bell steeples, light poles and similar alternative-design mounting structures that camouflage or conceal the presence of antennas or towers.
TOWER HEIGHT. The vertical distance measured from the ground to the upper-most point of the tower, not including the antenna(s). (Towers under 40 feet in height and owned and operated by a federally-licensed amateur radio station operator shall be excluded from this subchapter.)
TOWER SITE. The real property that an applicant is required to have ownership of, leasehold interest in, or easement over.
VEGETATIVE CANOPY. Trees that create a roof-like layer of spreading branches and/or natural ground cover, including grasses and shrubs.
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER or TOWER. Any tower or structure erected for the purpose of supporting, including, but not limited to, one or more antennas designed to transmit or receive television, AM/FM radio, digital, microwave, cellular, telephone, or similar forms of electronic communication.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. The person assigned by the Board of Aldermen to enforce this subchapter.
(Ord. passed 11-6-2003)