Definitions. As used in this Section, the following terms
shall have the following meanings:
ANTENNA
Any device or array that transmits and/or receives electromagnetic
signals for voice, data or video communication purposes including,
but not limited to, television, AM/FM radio, microwave, cellular telephone
and similar forms of communications, but excluding satellite Earth
stations less than six (6) feet in diameter, any receive-only home
television antennas and any antenna supported by a structure not greater
than seventy-two (72) feet in height which is owned and operated by
an amateur radio operator licensed by the FCC.
ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Any structure designed and constructed for the support of
antennas, including any tower or disguised support structure, but
excluding those support structures not greater than seventy-two (72)
feet in height owned and operated by an amateur radio operator licensed
by the FCC. For purposes of this Section, the term "antenna
support structure" shall also include any related and necessary
cabinet or shelter.
BUILDING
A structure, other than a single-family residence, not constructed
primarily for the support of antenna but which may be utilized for
such purposes in accordance with this Section.
CABINET
A casing or console, not to include a shelter, used for the
protection and security of communications equipment associated with
one (1) or more antennas and antenna support structures, where direct
access to equipment is provided from the exterior and the horizontal
dimensions of which do not exceed four (4) feet by six (6) feet.
CO-USE
The location and use of two (2) or more antenna on a single
antenna supporting structure.
DIRECTOR
The Planning Director of the City of Town and Country or
his/her designee.
DISGUISED SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Any freestanding, manmade structure designed for the support
of antennas, the presence of which is camouflaged or concealed as
an architectural or natural feature. Such structures may include but
are not limited to clock towers, campaniles, observation towers, pylon
sign structures, water towers, artificial trees, flag poles and light
standards.
FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission.
FREESTANDING TOWER
A tower designed and constructed to stand alone on its own
foundation and free of architectural or supporting frames or attachments,
including but not limited to self-supporting (lattice) towers and
monopoles.
HEIGHT
The vertical distance measured from the base of a structure
at ground level to its highest point, including the main structure
and all attachments thereto.
SHELTER
A building for the protection and security of communications
equipment associated with one (1) or more antennas and antenna support
structures where access to equipment is gained from the interior of
the building. Human occupancy for office or other uses or the storage
of other materials and equipment not in direct support of the connected
antennas and antenna support structures is prohibited.
STANDARD OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
All signs which advertise products, services or businesses
which are not located on the same premises as the sign, including
billboards, detached pole signs on separate parcels, wall signs and
signs otherwise attached to buildings and/or supported by uprights
or braces on the ground.
TOWER
A structure designed for the support of one (1) or more antennas,
including self-supporting (lattice) towers, monopoles or other freestanding
towers, or guyed towers, but not disguised support structures or buildings.