§ 15.52.020. Definitions.

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Antenna: Any structure or device not exceeding fifteen feet in height which is used for the purpose of collecting or transmitting electromagnetic waves, including, but not limited to, directional antennas, such as panels, microwave dishes, and satellite dishes and omni-directional antennas, such as whip antennas.

Commercial wireless telecommunication services: 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.

Tower. Any ground or roof-mounted pole, spire, antenna, structure, or combination thereof taller than fifteen feet, including supporting lines, cables, wires, braces and masts, intended primarily for the purpose of mounting an antenna, meteorological device, or similar apparatus above grade.

Tower, multi-user. A tower to which is attached the antennas of more than one commercial wireless telecommunication service provider or governmental entity.

Tower, single-user. A tower to which is attached only the antennas of a single-user, although the tower may be designed to accommodate the antennas of multiple users as required in this Code.

(Ord. No. 2006-16, § 1, 9-19-2006)