Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
Any equipment serving or being used in conjunction with a
wireless communications facility or wireless support structure. The
term "accessory equipment" includes but is not limited to utility
or transmission equipment, power supplies, generators, batteries,
cables, equipment buildings, cabinets and storage sheds, shelters
or similar structures.
ANTENNA
An apparatus designed for the purpose of emitting radiofrequency
(RF) radiation, to be operated or operating from a fixed location
pursuant to Federal Communications Commission authorization, for the
provision of wireless service and any commingled information services.
APPLICANT
Any person that applies for a wireless communication facility
building permit, zoning approval and/or permission to use the public
right-of-way (ROW) or other Township-owned land or property.
COLLOCATION
The mounting of one or more WCFs, including antennas, on
a preexisting structure, or modifying a structure for the purpose
of mounting or installing a WCF on that structure.
EMERGENCY
A condition that:
(1)
Constitutes a clear and immediate danger to the health, welfare,
or safety of the public; or
(2)
Has caused or is likely to cause facilities in the rights-of-way
to be unusable and result in loss of the services provided.
EQUIPMENT COMPOUND
An area surrounding or adjacent to a wireless support structure
within which base stations, power supplies, or accessory equipment
are located.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission.
MODIFICATION or MODIFY
The improvement, upgrade or expansion of existing wireless
communications facilities or base stations on an existing wireless
support structure or the improvement, upgrade, or expansion of the
wireless communications facilities located within an existing equipment
compound, if the improvement, upgrade, expansion or replacement does
not substantially change the physical dimensions of the wireless support
structure.
NON-TOWER WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY (NON-TOWER WCF)
Wireless communications facilities co-located on existing
structures, such as, but not limited to buildings, water towers, electrical
transmission towers, utility poles, light poles, traffic signal poles,
flag poles and other similar structures that do not require the installation
of a new tower. This term includes the replacement of an existing
structure with a similar structure that is required to support the
weight of the proposed WCF.
PERSON
Individuals, corporations, companies, associations, joint-stock
companies, firms, partnerships, limited-liability companies, corporations
and other entities established pursuant to statutes of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, provided that "person" does not include or apply
to the Township, or to any department or agency of the Township.
REPLACEMENT
The replacement of existing wireless communications facilities
on an existing wireless support structure or within an existing equipment
compound due to maintenance, repair or technological advancement with
equipment composed of the same wind loading and structural loading
that is substantially similar in size, weight and height as the wireless
communications facilities initially installed and that does not substantially
change the physical dimensions of the existing wireless support structure.
SMALL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY (SMALL WCF)
A wireless communications facility that meets the following
criteria:
(1)
The structure on which antenna facilities are mounted:
(a)
Is 50 feet or less in height; or
(b)
Is no more than 10% taller than other adjacent structures; or
(c)
Is not extended to a height of more than 50 feet or by more
than 10% above its preexisting height as a result of the collocation
of new antenna facilities; and
(2)
Each antenna associated with the deployment (excluding the associated
equipment) is no more than three cubic feet in volume; and
(3)
All antenna equipment associated with the facility (excluding
antennas) are cumulatively no more than 28 cubic feet in volume; and
(4)
The facilities do not require antenna structure registration
under 47 CFR Part 17; and
(5)
The facilities are not located on tribal lands, as defined under
36 CFR 800.16(x); and
(6)
The facilities do not result in human exposure to radiofrequency
radiation in excess of the applicable safety standards specified in
47 CFR 1.1307(b).
STEALTH TECHNOLOGY
Camouflaging methods applied to wireless communications facilities
and accessory equipment which render them more visually appealing
or blend the proposed facility into the existing structure or visual
backdrop in such a manner as to render it minimally visible to the
casual observer. Such methods include, but are not limited to, architecturally
screened roof-mounted antennas, building-mounted antennas painted
to match the existing structure and facilities constructed to resemble
trees, shrubs, and light poles.
TECHNICALLY FEASIBLE
By virtue of engineering or spectrum usage, the proposed
placement for a wireless communications facility or its design or
site location can be implemented without a material reduction in the
functionality of the wireless communications facility.
UTILITY POLE
A pole or similar structure that is or may be used, in whole
or in part, by or for telecommunications, electric distribution, lighting,
traffic control, signage or a similar function or for collocation.
The term includes the vertical support structure for traffic lights
but does not include utility poles or horizontal structures to which
signal lights or other traffic control devices are attached.
WIRELESS
Transmissions through the airwaves including, but not limited
to, infrared line of sight, cellular, PCS, microwave, satellite, or
radio signals.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY (WCF)
An antenna facility or a wireless support structure that
is used for the provision of wireless service, whether such service
is provided on a standalone basis or commingled with other wireless
communications services.
WIRELESS SUPPORT STRUCTURE
A pole, tower, base station, or other building, whether or
not it has an existing antenna facility, that is used or to be used
for the provision of wireless service (whether on its own or commingled
with other types of services).