§ 417.030. Definitions.

As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the meanings and usages indicated:

AGL (ABOVE GROUND LEVEL)

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.

ANTENNA

Any device that transmits and/or receives radio waves for voice, data or video communications purposes including, but not limited to, television, AM/FM radio, microwave, cellular telephone and similar forms of communications. The term shall exclude satellite earth station antennae less than two (2) meters in diameter (mounted within twelve (12) feet of the ground or building-mounted) and any receive-only home television antennae.

CABINET

A structure for the protection and security of communications equipment associated with one (1) or more antennae where direct access to equipment is provided from the exterior and that has horizontal dimensions that do not exceed four (4) feet by six (6) feet, and vertical height that does not exceed six (6) feet.

COMMUNICATION TOWER MULTI-USE INTEREST AREA

An area as designated by the map of the same title indicating general locations in which more than one (1) wireless service provider may potentially seek to locate an antenna facility and in which the construction of co-locatable towers will be required. The map may be periodically revised in response to new information received regarding tower sites sought by wireless providers. A multi-use interest area shall be designated as appropriate for towers within one (1) mile of each other, unless the applicant demonstrates to the contrary. The multi-use interest area shall include the area within the City limits and within one (1) mile of its corporate boundaries.

BUILDING COMMISSIONER

The Building Commissioner of the City or his/her designee.

DISGUISED SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Any free-standing, man-made structure designed for the support of antennae, the presence of which is camouflaged or concealed as an appropriately-placed architectural or natural feature. Depending on the location and type of disguise used, such concealment may require placement underground of the utilities leading to the structure. Such structures may include but are not limited to clock towers, campaniles, observation towers, 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 average grade of the base of the structure at ground level to its highest point and including the main structure and all attachments thereto.

MODIFICATION

Any addition, deletion, or change, including the addition or replacement of antennae, or any change to a structure requiring a building permit or other governmental approval.

SHELTER

A building for the protection and security of communications equipment associated with one (1) or more antennae and where access to equipment is gained from the interior of the building. Human occupancy for office or other uses or the storage of other materials and equipment not in direct support of the connected antennas is prohibited.

SUPPORT STRUCTURE

A tower or disguised support structure.

TOWER

A structure designed for the support of one (1) or more antennae and including guyed towers, self-supporting (lattice) towers or monopoles but not disguised support structures or buildings. The term shall also not include any support structure including attachments of sixty-five (65) feet or less in height owned and operated solely for use by an amateur radio operator licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.

R.O. 2012 §417.030; Ord. No. 1146 §1, 7-15-1997