As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ANTENNA
A system of electrical conductors that transmit or receive radio
frequency waves. Such waves shall include, but not be limited to, radio, television,
cellular, paging, personal communication services, and microwave, communications.
The frequency of these waves generally range from 10 Hertz to 300 Megahertz
but can be higher as technology advances.
BTS (BASE TRANSCEIVER STATION)
The central cell facility that contains all the receivers, transmitters
and other apparatus needed for cellular/PCS operation.
CAPACITY
The number of mobile users that can realistically be serviced by
a BTS.
COLLOCATION
Locating wireless communications facilities from more than one wireless
communications services provider on a single site.
COVERAGE
The general term that describes the ability of a BTS to send and
receive wireless signals of sufficient strength to provide reliable cellular/PCS
service.
EAF
Environmental assessment form.
EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency.
FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission.
GUYED TOWER
A construction technique that uses stabilizing cable to provide lateral
support for a tower.
HEIGHT OF TOWER
The vertical distance measured in feet from the average existing
level of the ground surrounding the tower and within 10 feet thereof to the
top point of the tower including any antenna or other appurtenances. The existing
elevation shall mean the actual or approved elevation of the property at the
time of application.
INTERFERENCE
Any electromagnetic radiation or noise that is not the desired signal.
LATTICE TOWER
Description of the type of tower construction typified by cross-bracing
between three posts that constitute a rigid antenna support structure.
MONOPOLE TOWER
A unified self-supporting structure typified by a smooth tapered
steel pole similar to roadway light supports.
NETWORK
The general term used to describe all the BTS facilities and equipment
required to provide cellular/PCS services.
NIER
Nonionizing electromagnetic radiation.
PATH LOSS
The attenuation experienced by the radio waves as they propagate
from the BTS to the mobile phone or from the mobile phone to the BTS. Path
loss will be the same for either direction over short periods of time.
SATELLITE ANTENNA
Any parabolic dish, antenna or other device or equipment of whatever
nature or kind, the primary purpose of which is to receive television, radio,
light, microwave, or other electronic signals, waves and/or communications
from space satellites.
SEQR
State environmental quality review as described in 6 NYCRR Part 617.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The transmission and reception of audio, video, data, and other information
by wire, radio, light, and other electronic or electromagnetic systems.
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER
A structure intended to support wireless communications equipment
used to receive and/or transmit electron magnetic waves. Design examples of
towers might include but may not be limited to self-supporting lattice; guyed
and monopoles structures; and water towers.
TOWER OPERATOR
The owner, manager and/or management firm of a telecommunication
tower.
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
Licensed wireless telecommunications services including, but not
necessarily limited to: cellular, personal communications services (PCS),
specialized mobilized radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobilized radio (ESMR),
paging and other types of telecommunications services that are or may be marketed
to the general public.
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SITE
A facility operated by a licensed wireless telecommunication service
provider which consists of the equipment and structures involved in receiving
or transmitting electromagnetic waves associated with wireless telecommunications
services.
All towers approved must comply with all other regulations of the state
or federal government, including Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations
applicable to environmental and health effects of both transmitters and receivers.
The applicant will provide a bond equal to the estimated cost of construction
for the removal of such tower(s) due to nonuse for a period of six months
or for noncompliance or discontinuance of use as determined by the municipality.
Residential accessory uses (e.g., television antennas, satellite dishes, ham radio, citizens band radio) under 50 feet in height are specified in §
300-8C. Specifically, exceptions to these regulations are:
A. New uses that are accessory to residential uses; and
B. Approved uses existing prior to the effective date of
these regulations.
The burden will be placed upon the applicant to prove the facility clearly
meets all the requirements of this chapter. Monetary penalties of up to $100
per day will be imposed for noncompliance. In addition, the facility could
be subject to closure after due process. Any modifications to the use or configuration
of a tower shall constitute the need to obtain a new permit (this includes
increases in tower height or installation of bulky antennas or work platforms
on a tower). The company must provide evidence of general liability and property
damage insurance.