For purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall have the meanings set forth below:
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT: Any equipment other than an antenna that is used in conjunction with a small wireless facility, including but not limited to, cabinets, optical converters, power amplifiers, radios, microcells, radio units, fiber optic and coaxial cables, meters, power switches and related equipment.
ANTENNA: The same as defined by the FCC in 47 CFR section 1.6002(b), as may be amended or superseded, which defines the term as an apparatus designed for the purpose of emitting radiofrequency radiation, to be operated or operating from a fixed location pursuant to commission authorization, for the provision of personal wireless service and any commingled information services.
COLLOCATION: The same as defined by the FCC in 47 CFR section 1.6002(g), as may be amended or superseded, which defines the term as: a) mounting or installing an antenna facility on a pre- existing structure; and/or b) modifying a structure for the purpose of mounting or installing an antenna facility on that structure.
CONCEALED: Camouflaging techniques that meet the design standards in section 7-6-8 of this chapter and integrate the transmission equipment into the surrounding natural and/or built environment such that the average, untrained observer cannot directly view the equipment but would likely recognize the existence of the wireless facility or concealment technique.
DIRECTOR: Director of Public Works for the City of Whitefish or his/her designee.
FCC: Federal Communications Commission.
FCC SHOT CLOCK: The presumptively reasonable time frame within which the City must act on a small cell permit application, as defined by the FCC and as may be amended from time to time.
SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY: Wireless facilities that meet the following conditions: a) the structure on which antenna facilities are mounted: 1) is fifty feet (50') or less in height; or 2) is no more than ten percent (10%) taller than other adjacent structures; or 3) is not extended to a height of more than fifty feet (50') or by more than ten percent (10%) above its preexisting height as a result of the collocation of new antenna facilities; and b) each antenna associated with the deployment (excluding associated equipment) is no more than three (3) cubic feet in volume; and c) all antenna equipment associated with the facility (excluding antennas) are cumulatively no more than twenty eight (28) cubic feet in volume.
STAND ALONE POLE: A pole installed by a wireless provider for use in connection with a small wireless facility.
STRUCTURE: The same as defined by the FCC in 47 CFR section 1.6002(m), as may be amended or superseded, which defines the term as a pole, tower, base station, or other building, whether or not it has an existing antenna facility, that is used or to be used for the provision of personal wireless service (whether on its own or comingled with other types of services). (Ord. 19-09, 5-20-2019)