As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALTERNATIVE TOWER STRUCTURE
Any structure not specifically designed or intended for the
placement of antennas and wireless communication equipment.
ANTENNA
Any device or equipment used for the transmission or reception
of electromagnetic waves, which may include omni-directional antenna
(rod), directional antenna (panel) or parabolic antenna (disc).
COLLOCATION
The location of more than one antenna or set of antennas
on the same tower structure.
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission.
HEIGHT
The distance measured from ground level to the highest point
on a tower or structure, including any attachments.
SATELLITE DISH
A device incorporating a reflective surface that is solid,
open mesh, or bar configured that is shallow dish, cone, horn or cornucopia
shaped and is used to transmit and/or receive electromagnetic signals.
This definition is meant to include, but is not limited to, what are
commonly referred to as satellite earth stations, television receive
only (TVROs) and satellite microwave antennas.
TOWER
Any structure that is designed and constructed primarily
for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas, including guy
towers, monopole towers and self-supporting lattice towers. The term
includes radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers,
common carrier towers, cellular telephone towers, alternative tower
structures and the like.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
Any personal wireless services as defined in the Telecommunications
Act of 1996, including FCC licensed commercial wireless telecommunications
services such as cellular, personal communication services (PCS),
specialized mobile radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobile radio
(ESMR), paging and similar services that currently exist or may be
developed.
All definitions contained in § 66.0404(1), Wis. Stats.,
are hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference.