As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
The practice of mounting and locating the antennas and equipment for more than one operator at the same wireless communications facility.
The use of a temporary transmitting antenna to measure signal strength or other performance characteristics of a proposed or existing wireless communications facility.
Graphical representation by computer simulation of the expected signal strength at various locations in the service area — existing or proposed — of a wireless communications facility.
Acronym for the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
[1]The area comprised by the properties specified in § 127-8A(10).
The area in which a wireless communications facility can be seen.
The application of this chapter centers on wireless communications facilities and the term is to be understood in its most comprehensive meaning: for any purpose, i.e., television, radio, cellular, paging, public safety, or otherwise; by any electromagnetic wave technology, i.e., analog, digital, microwave, or otherwise; and in any frequency. "Wireless" and "communications" are defined by common usage. "Facility" means a station of whatever description, but commonly including a tower or other antenna support with associated equipment, buildings, and other improvements, for the propagation and/or reception of electromagnetic wireless communication signals.
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Editor's Note: See Environmental Conservation Law § 8-0101 et seq.