Definitions. Unless otherwise stated in the section
where the term is used herein, the meanings of terms used in this
chapter shall be as stated below:
ACCESSORY FACILITY
Includes any building or other structure which is accessory
to the principal use, being subordinate in size, area, extent and
purpose to the principal use, and located on the same lot as the principal
use.
ANTENNA and/or BEACON
Includes any device that incorporates a system of electrical
conductors involved in transmitting or receiving radio frequency waves,
including but not limited to radio navigation, radio and television
frequencies (excluding radar), wireless and microwave communications,
generally ranging from 10 hertz to 300,000 megahertz, and/or used
in communications that radiate or capture electromagnetic waves, digital
signals, analog signals or other communications signals.
COLLOCATION
The use of any communication, transmission and/or reception
antennae and/or towers, radio television and/or telecommunications
beacons to carry two or more antennae by two or more service providers.
DEVICE(S)
Includes wireless communication facility, tower, monopole,
antenna, beacon, and accessory facility as defined herein.
FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration of the United States.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission of the United States.
HEIGHT
The distance measured from the finished mean grade of the
parcel to the highest point on the tower or other structure, including
the base pad and any antenna.
PREEXISTING TOWERS, MONOPOLES AND ANTENNAE
Includes any and all towers or antennae possessing a valid,
current and proper building permit and/or special use permit issued
prior to the effective date of this section.
TOWER, MONOPOLE
Includes any structure designed and constructed primarily
for the purpose of supporting one or more antennae for telephone,
television, radio and similar communication purposes, including self-supporting
lattice towers, guyed towers or monopole towers, radio and television
transmission and reception towers, microwave towers, common-carrier
towers, cellular telephone towers, alternative tower structures and
similar structures, inclusive of the structure and any support systems
appurtenant thereto.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY
Includes transmission and/or reception antennae and/or towers,
monopoles, boxes, radio, television and/or telecommunications beacons,
and radio or television stations, including accessory facilities and
structures and any device not otherwise defined herein the purpose
of which is to facilitate the wireless transmission of voice, data,
images or other forms of wireless communication.