As used in this section of the zoning ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Antenna means any exterior apparatus designed for telephonic, radio or television communications through the sending and/or receiving of electromagnetic waves, digital signals, radio frequencies, wireless telecommunications signals, including, but not limited to, directional antennas, such as panel(s), microwave and satellite dishes, and omni-directional antennas, such as whip antennas.

Co-location means the location of multiple antennas of more than one commercial wireless communication service provider or governmental entity on a single tower or alternative tower structure.

FAA means the Federal Aviation Administration.

FCC means the Federal Communications Commission.

Height means when referring to a tower or other structure, the distance measured from ground level to the highest point on the tower or other structure, even if said highest point is an antenna.

Personal communications service (PCS) means a provider of personal wireless service facilities as now defined in Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. par. 332, and as the same may be amended from time to time.

Personal wireless facilities means transmitters, antenna structures and other types of installations used to provide personal wireless services.

Pre-existing towers shall mean any towers existing before the effective date of this article.

Tower means any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas, including self-supporting lattice towers, guy towers or monopole towers. The term includes personal communication service towers, radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers, common-carrier towers, cellular telephone towers, alternative tower structures and the like.

Tower site means the area encompassing a tower and all supporting equipment, structures, paved or graveled areas, fencing and other items used in connection with said tower.

Wireless telecommunication services means licensed commercial wireless telecommunication services including cellular, personal communication services (PCS), specialized mobilized radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobilized radio (ESMR), paging and similar services that are marketed to the general public.

(Ord. No. 2012-105, § 17.15(b), 6-25-2012)