Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
CABINET
A small box-like or rectangular structure located within
the municipal right-of-way used to facilitate utility or wireless
service.
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
The part of the electric system, after the transmission system,
that is dedicated to delivering electric energy to an end user.
EXISTING POLE
A pole that is in lawful existence within the municipal right-of-way.
INDIVIDUAL SITE RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT or S-ROW AGREEMENT
An agreement between the carrier and the Township, pursuant
to the M-ROW agreement between the applicant and the Township, that
sets forth the terms and conditions by which a single small cell location
may be installed and maintained.
MASTER RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT or M-ROW AGREEMENT'
An agreement, approved by the Township Planning Board and
Committee, that sets forth the terms and conditions for use of the
municipal right-of-way by a wireless carrier and which may include,
but is not limited to, municipal franchise agreements. The M-ROW agreement
will incorporate by reference or directly include the approved comprehensive
deployment plan of proposed small cell locations throughout the Township.
MUNICIPAL RIGHT-OF-WAY
The surface of, and the space above or below, any public
street, road, lane, path, public way or place, sidewalk, alley, parkway,
drive, and the like, held by the Township as an easement or in fee
simple ownership. This term also includes any other area that is determined
by the Township to be a right-of-way in which the Township may allow
the installation of poles, cabinets and antennas, as well as rights-of-way
held by the County of Ocean where the Township's approval is required
for the use of same pursuant to N.J.S.A. 27:16-6.
POLE
A long, slender, rounded support structure constructed of
wood or metal located in the municipal right-of-way.
POLE-MOUNTED ANTENNA
A device that is attached to a pole and used to transmit
radio or microwave signals and shall include, but not be limited to,
small cell equipment and transmission media such as femtocells, microcells,
and outside distributed antenna systems, or DAS systems.
PROPOSED POLE
A pole that is proposed to be placed in the municipal right-of-way.
REASONABLE MUNICIPAL EXPENSES
The cost of processing an application for a comprehensive
deployment plan, M-ROW agreement, an S-ROW agreement, as the terms
are defined, or any other approval or permit that may be reasonably
required to safeguard the Township and memorialize the relationship
between the applicant and the Township. Such costs may include, but
not be limited to, all professional fees such as engineer and attorney
costs, as well as expert consultation.
SMALL CELL EQUIPMENT
Wireless facilities and transmission media, including femtocells,
picocells and microcells, outside distributed antenna systems, including
antennas, cabling, cabinets and any other associated components.
SMALL CELL FACILITY or SMALL CELL
Any structure or device used for the purpose of providing,
supporting, enabling or otherwise facilitating telecommunications,
including but not limited to small cell equipment.
SURROUNDING STREETSCAPE
Existing poles within the same right-of-way which are located
within 500 feet of the proposed pole.
UTILITY SERVICE
Electric, telephone or cable service, but expressly excludes
wireless service, which is not a regulated utility, and service providers
are private companies.