Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to the regulations
and standards in this section.
ANTENNA
A device used to collect and/or transmit wireless communications
or radio signals, including panels, microwave dishes and single poles
known as "whips." As used herein, the word "antenna" includes "antennas."
ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Any pole, telescope mast, tower, tripod, lattice construction
steel structure or any other structure which supports an antenna or
has an antenna attached to it.
ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE HEIGHT
The vertical distance measured from the base of an antenna
support structure at grade to the highest point of the structure,
including any antenna affixed thereto. If the antenna support structure
is on a sloped grade, then the average between the highest and lowest
grades shall be used in calculating the antenna support structure
height.
COLLOCATION
The act of siting wireless communications facilities on an
existing support structure without the need to construct a new support
structure and without a substantial increase in the size of an existing
wireless communications facility.
EXISTING SUPPORT STRUCTURE
A previously erected structure designed to support wireless
communications facilities including, but not limited to, monopoles,
towers, and other freestanding self-supporting structures.
LAND SITE
A tract or parcel of land that contains a wireless communications
facility and associated parking and may include other uses associated
with and ancillary to wireless communication transmission.
MINOR MODIFICATIONS
Improvements to existing a wireless communications facility
that result in some material change to the wireless communications
facility or wireless communications equipment building but of a level,
quality or intensity that is less than substantial increase.
SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE
A substantial increase occurs when:
(1)
The mounting of the proposed antenna on an existing support
structure would increase the height of the existing support structure
by more than 5% or by 10 feet, whichever is greater;
(2)
The mounting of the proposed antenna would involve adding an
appurtenance to the body of the existing support structure that would
protrude from the edge of the existing structure more than 10 feet;
or
(3)
The mounting of the proposed antenna would involve excavation
outside the current existing support structure site, defined as the
current boundaries of the leased or owned property surrounding the
existing support structure and any access or utility easements currently
related to the site.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
The antenna, antenna support structure, wireless communications
equipment building, parking and/or other structures, building, cabinets
and equipment involved in receiving or transmitting wireless communications
or radio signals. "wireless communication facility" shall not include
devices affixed to a residence, building or appurtenance solely for
the noncommercial reception of television services.