Definitions. Any term
not expressly defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in Sections
67.5090 through 67.5104, RSMo. As used herein, the following terms
shall have the meanings and usages indicated:
ANTENNA
Any device that transmits and/or receives electromagnetic signals for voice, data or video communications purposes, including, but not limited to, television, AM/FM radio, microwave, wireless communications services, and similar forms of communications (See Section
400.180 for further regulations). The term shall exclude satellite earth station antennas less than six (6) feet in diameter [mounted within twelve (12) feet of the ground or building mounted] intended for receipt of cable television services and any that receive over-the-air broadcast television.
CABINET
A structure for the protection and security of communications
equipment associated with one (1) or more antennas 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.
COLOCATION
The placement or installation of a new wireless facility
on a structure that already has an existing wireless facility, including
electrical transmission towers, water towers, buildings, and other
structures capable of structurally supporting the attachment of wireless
facilities in compliance with applicable codes.
DIRECTOR
The Zoning Enforcement Officer of the City or his or her
designee.
DISGUISED SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Any freestanding, manmade structure designed for the support
of wireless facilities, 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, observation towers, pylon signs,
water towers, light standards, flag poles and artificial trees.
FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission.
HEIGHT
The vertical distance measured from the base of the structure
at mean ground level to its highest point and including the main structure
and all attachments thereto. Mean ground level shall be determined
by the average elevation of the natural ground level within a radius
of fifty (50) feet from the center location of measurement.
REPLACEMENT
Includes constructing a new wireless support structure of
equal proportions and of equal height or such other height that would
not constitute a substantial modification to an existing structure
in order to support wireless facilities or to accommodate colocation
and includes the associated removal of the preexisting wireless facilities
or wireless support structure.
SHELTER
A building for the protection and security of communications
equipment associated with one (1) or more antenna(s) and where access
to equipment is gained from the interior of a building.
SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION
The mounting of a proposed wireless facility on a wireless
support structure which, as applied to the structure as it was originally
constructed:
1.
Increases the existing vertical height of the structure by:
a.
More than ten percent (10%); or
b.
The height of one (1) additional antenna array with separation
from the nearest existing antenna not to exceed twenty (20) feet,
whichever is greater; or
2.
Involves adding an appurtenance to the body of a wireless support
structure that protrudes horizontally from the edge of the wireless
support structure more than twenty (20) feet or more than the width
of the wireless support structure at the level of the appurtenance,
whichever is greater (except where necessary to shelter the antenna
from inclement weather or to connect the antenna to the tower via
cable);
3.
Involves the installation of more than the standard number of
new outdoor equipment cabinets for the technology involved, not to
exceed four (4) new equipment cabinets; or
4.
Increases the square footage of the existing equipment compound
by more than one thousand two-hundred-fifty (1,250) square feet.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
Includes the wireless facilities of all services licensed
to use radio communications pursuant to Section 301 of the Communications
Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. § 301.
WIRELESS FACILITY
The set of equipment and network components, exclusive of
the underlying wireless support structure, including, but not limited
to, antennas, accessory equipment, transmitters, receivers, power
supplies, cabling, and associated equipment necessary to provide wireless
communications services.
WIRELESS SUPPORT STRUCTURE
A structure, such as a monopole, tower, or building capable
of supporting wireless facilities. This definition does not include
utility poles.