“ADA” means the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101).

“Antenna(s)” means an apparatus designed for the purpose of emitting radio frequency (RF) radiation, to be operated or operating from a fixed location pursuant to FCC authorization for the provision of personal wireless service and any commingled information services. For purposes of this definition, the term “antenna” does not include an unintentional radiator, mobile station, or device authorized under 47 C.F.R. Part 17.

“Antenna equipment,” consistent with 47 C.F.R. § 1.1320(d), means equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters or cabinets associated with an antenna, located at the same fixed location as the antenna, and, when collocated on a structure, is mounted or installed at the same time as such antenna.

“Antenna facility” means an antenna and associated antenna equipment.

“Collocation” means:

Provided, that for purposes of eligible facilities requests, “collocation” means the mounting or installation of transmission equipment on an eligible support structure for the purpose of transmitting and/or receiving radio frequency signals for communications purposes.

“Concealment” means a wireless service facility that is disguised, hidden, or integrated with an existing structure that is not a monopole or tower, or a wireless service facility that is placed within an existing or proposed structure, or new structure, tower, or mount within trees so as to be significantly screened from view.

“Decorative pole(s)” means any pole that is uniquely found in a particular neighborhood in the city that adds to the aesthetic of the streetscape of that neighborhood and is specified in a city-adopted plan.

“Director” means the community development director or designee.

“Equipment enclosures” includes the wireless service provider’s specific enclosure used to house transmission equipment other than antennas, usually located within and including cabinets, shelters, pedestals, or other similar enclosures used to contain electronic equipment for said purpose. This may include cabinets attached to a pole.

“FCC” or “Federal Communications Commission” means the federal administrative agency, or lawful successor, authorized to regulate and oversee telecommunications carriers, services and providers on a national level.

“Macro facility” means a wireless communication facility that generally provides radio frequency coverage for personal wireless services over a larger geographic area. Generally, macro facilities are mounted on ground-based towers, rooftops and other existing structures, at a height that provides a clear view over the surrounding buildings and terrain. Macro facilities typically contain antennas that are greater than three cubic feet per antenna and typically cover large geographic areas with relatively high capacity and are capable of hosting multiple wireless service providers.

“Permittee” means a person who has applied for and been issued a wireless communication facility permit pursuant to this chapter.

“Personal wireless services” means commercial mobile services, unlicensed wireless services, and common carrier wireless exchange access services, as defined by federal laws and regulations.

“Poles” means utility poles, light poles or other types of poles, used primarily to support electrical wires, telephone wires, television cable, lighting, or guide posts; or are constructed for the sole purpose of supporting a WCF, but specifically excludes traffic signal poles.

“Satellite dish antenna(s)” means a type of antenna(s) and supporting structure consisting of a solid, open mesh, or bar configured reflective surface used to receive and/or transmit radio frequency communication signals. Such an apparatus is typically in the shape of a shallow dish or cone.

“Small wireless facility” is defined consistent with “small wireless facilities,” as set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 1.6002(l).

“Structure” means a pole, tower, base station, or other building, whether or not it has an existing antenna facility, that is used or to be used for the provision of personal wireless service (whether on its own or commingled with other types of services).

“Telecommunications service” shall be defined in accordance with RCW 35.99.010.

“Temporary wireless communication facility” means facilities that are composed of antennas and a mast mounted on a truck (also known as a cell on wheels, or “COW”), antennas mounted on sleds or rooftops, or ballast mount temporary poles. These facilities are for a limited period of time, are not deployed in a permanent manner, and do not have a permanent foundation. These facilities are for:

“Tower” means any structure built for the sole or primary purpose of supporting any FCC licensed or authorized antennas and their associated facilities, including structures that are constructed for wireless communications services, including, but not limited to, private, broadcast, and public safety services, as well as unlicensed wireless services such as microwave backhaul, and the associated site.

“Traffic signal poles” means a pole that supports equipment used for controlling traffic, including but not limited to traffic lights, rapid flashing beacons, speed radar, and school zone flashers.

“Transmission equipment” means equipment that facilitates transmission for any FCC-licensed or authorized wireless communication service, including, but not limited to, radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, and regular and back-up power supply. The term includes equipment associated with wireless communications services including, but not limited to, private, broadcast, and public safety services, as well as unlicensed wireless services and fixed wireless services such as microwave backhaul.

“Unified enclosure” means a small wireless facility providing concealment of antennas and equipment within a single enclosure.

“Wireless communication facility” (“WCF”) means any unstaffed facility for the transmission and/or reception of radio frequency (RF) signals through electromagnetic energy usually consisting of an equipment shelter or cabinet, a support tower or other structures used to achieve the necessary elevation, and the transmission and reception devices or antenna. (Ord. 008/2022 § 4 (Exh. B))