Defined terms.
ABANDONED
Any small cell facility, wireless support structure or other
utility in the Town right-of-way that ceases operation and is unused
for a period of 12 months without the operator otherwise notifying
the Town and receiving approval.
ANTENNA
Communications equipment that transmits or receives electromagnetic
radio frequency signals used in the provision of wireless service.
APPLICANT
Any person applying for a permit under this chapter.
CO-LOCATION OR CO-LOCATE
To install, mount or modify a small cell facility on an existing
wireless support structure to which an existing small cell facility
is attached at the time of application.
DECORATIVE POLE
A pole, arch, streetlight or structure in the right-of-way
designed for aesthetic purposes and on which no attachments have been
placed except for the following:
(2)
Specifically designed informational or directional signage;
and
(3)
Temporary holiday, special event or ornamental attachments.
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Detailed specifications, entitled "Wireless Facilities and
Utilities Design Guidelines," adopted by the Town for the location,
design and installation of small cell facilities, wireless support
structures and other utilities.
LICENSE AGREEMENT
A written authorization or franchise agreement from the Town
allowing the installation of wireless backhaul facilities within the
Town right-of-way or municipal property.
OPERATOR
A wireless service provider, cable operator, or a digital
service provider that operates a wireless facility.
PERMITTEE
The owner and/or operator that have been issued a small cell
permit and/or other related permits pursuant to this chapter.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The surface of, and the space within, through, on, across,
above, or below, any public street, public road, public alley, public
easement, and any other land dedicated or otherwise designated for
public use, which is owned or controlled by the Town of Bel Air.
SMALL CELL FACILITY
Equipment associated with a wireless facility that meets
the following requirements:
(1)
Antenna located inside an enclosure of not more than three cubic
feet in volume or an antenna with exposed elements that could fit
within an enclosure of not more than three cubic feet in volume and
not exceeding six feet in length.
(2)
All other wireless equipment associated with the facility that
is less than 28 cubic feet in volume. The equipment shall include
all electric meters, concealment elements, telecommunications demarcation
boxes, grounding equipment, power transfer switches, cutoff switches,
and vertical cable runs for the connection of power and other services.
SMALL CELL PERMIT
The nonexclusive grant of authority issued by the Town to
enter a Town right-of-way and install a small cell facility and/or
a wireless support structure in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter.
TOWN
The Town of Bel Air, Maryland.
UTILITY POLE
A structure that is designed or used for the purpose of carrying
lines, cables, or wires for electric or telecommunications service.
"Utility pole" excludes traffic signal poles, street signs and decorative
poles.
WIRELESS BACKHAUL FACILITY
A facility used for the transport of communications service
or any other electronic communications by coaxial, fiberoptic cable,
or any other wire.
WIRELESS FACILITY
All equipment within the public right-of-way that enables
wireless communications between user equipment and a communications
network, including equipment such as radio transceivers, antennas,
coaxial or fiber-optic cable, regular and backup power supplies, and
comparable equipment, regardless of technological configuration. Also
included is the structure to which the equipment is attached and the
right-of-way area which improvements may be located.
WIRELESS SUPPORT STRUCTURE
A pole, such as a monopole, street light pole, traffic signal
pole capable of supporting small cell facilities. "Wireless support
structure" excludes:
(1)
Any pole or structure located outside the public right-of-way;
(2)
Any decorative pole as defined in this chapter; and