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

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

AGL (above ground level): Ground level shall be determined by the average elevation of the natural ground level within a radius of 50 feet from the center location of measurement.

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

Disguised support structure: Any free-standing, man-made structure designed for the support of antenna, the presence of which is camouflaged or concealed as an appropriately placed and designed 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, light standards, flag poles, and artificial trees. For purposes of this definition, a structure "camouflaged or concealed as an appropriately-placed and designed architectural or natural feature" shall mean:

(1)

It is consistent with and contributes to and does not detract from the character and property values and use of the area and neighborhood in which it is located;

(2)

It does not contain distorted proportions, size, or other features not typically found on the type of structure or feature to which it is designed to replicate;

(3)

It cannot be identified as a support structure by persons with reasonable sensibilities and knowledge;

(4)

Its equipment, accessory buildings, or other aspects or attachments relating to the disguised support structure are wholly concealed using a manner consistent with and typically associated with the architectural or natural structure or feature being replicated; and

(5)

It is of a height, design, and type that would ordinarily occur at the location and neighborhood selected.

Existing structure: Any structure capable of supporting wireless communication facilities (other than a support structure) in full conformance with the design and other requirements of this article and is: (1) existing prior to the date of all applicable permit applications seeking City authorization for installation of such facilities thereon and (2) not built or installed in anticipation of such specific installation or erected as a means to evade approvals applicable to a non-existing structure.

FAA: The Federal Aviation Administration.

"Fast-track" small wireless facility: A "fast-track" small wireless facility, or "fast-track", shall mean a small wireless facility that meets the following requirements for an antenna and associated equipment:

(1)

No more than seven cubic feet in volume (comprised of no more than twenty-seven square feet of exterior surface area, excluding the surface width equal to the width of the existing structure or utility pole to which it is mounted, on an imaginary enclosure around the perimeter thereof, excluding cable or cable conduit of four inches or less). Volume shall be the measure of the exterior displacement of the antenna and associated equipment;

(2)

Located with the consent of the owner on an existing structure or utility pole, or concealed within or on a replacement utility pole if the appearance is not materially altered and the replacement existing structure or utility pole is no more than five feet taller;

(3)

Not exceeding six feet above the top of an existing structure or utility pole for a total height not exceeding 45 feet (nor taller than more than six feet above the average of similar poles within 300 feet.

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.

Incidental use: Any use authorized herein that exists in addition to the principal use of the property.

Modification: Any addition, deletion, or change, including the addition or replacement of antenna, 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 or more antenna 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 antenna is prohibited.

Small wireless facility: An antenna and associated equipment that meets the following:

(1)

An antenna of no more than six cubic feet in volume; and

(2)

All other associated equipment, to the extent permitted by applicable law to be calculated, of cumulatively no more than 28 cubic feet in volume; provided that no single piece of equipment on the utility pole shall exceed nine cubic feet in volume, and no single piece of ground mounted equipment shall exceed 15 cubic feet in volume.

Support structure: A tower or disguised support structure.

Tower: A structure designed for the support of one or more antenna and including guyed towers, self-supporting (lattice) towers, or monopoles, but not disguised support structures, utility poles, or buildings. The term shall also not include any support structure that includes attachments of 65 feet or less in height owned and operated solely for use by an amateur radio operator licensed by the FCC.

Utility pole: A pole that is or may be used for wireline communications, lighting, traffic control, signage, or a similar function, which may also support a small wireless facility or "fast-track."

Wireless communications facility: Any antenna, small wireless facility, "fast-track," cabinet, shelter, and support structure, and associated equipment.

Zoning administrator: The director of community development or other staff as designated by the city administrator

(Ord. No. 9504, § 1(Exh. A), 3-18-2019)