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9.15 Towers <br /> <br />9.15.01 Definitions. The following words and terms when used in this Chapter shall have <br />the following meanings unless the context clearly states otherwise: <br /> <br /> Antenna - Any structure or device used for the purpose of collecting or <br />transmitting electromagnetic waves, including but not limited to directional antennas, such as <br />panels, microwave dishes, and satellite dishes, and omni-directional antennas, such as whip <br />antennas. <br /> <br /> Commercial Wireless Telecommunication Services - Licensed commercial <br />wireless telecommunication services including cellular, personal communication services (PCS), <br />specialized mobilized radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobilized radio (ESMR), paging, and. <br />similar services that are marketed to the general public. <br /> <br /> Tower - Any ground or roof mounted pole, spire, structure, or combination <br />thereof, including supporting lines, cables, wires, braces, and masts, intended primarily for the <br />purpose of mounting an antenna, meteorological device, or similar apparatus above grade. <br /> <br /> Communication Tower, Guyed - A tower that is supported, in whole or in part <br />by wires and ground anchors. <br /> <br /> Communication Tower, Monopole - A tower consisting of a single pole, <br />constructed without guyed wires and anchors. <br /> <br /> Communication Tower, Lattice or Self-Support- A tower that has three (3) or <br />four (4) sides of open-framed steel supports. <br /> <br /> Height of a Communication Antenna'or Tower-The height ora freestanding <br />communication antenna or tower is determined as the distance from ground level to the highest <br />point on the tower, including the antenna. <br /> <br /> ~ Height of a Roof or Wall Mounted Antenna or Tower - The height of a <br />communication antenna that is mounted on a roof or wall shall be measured from the point where <br />the base of the antenna and its supporting structure appends to the roof or wall to the highest <br />point of the supporting structure, including the antenna. <br /> <br />9.15.02 Purpose. 'In order to accommodate the communication needs of residents and <br />business while protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community, the <br />Council finds that these regulations are necessary in order to: <br /> <br />facilitate the provision of wireless telecommunication services to the <br />residents and businesses of the City; <br /> <br />minimize adverse visual effects of towers through careful design and siting <br />standards; <br /> <br />9-123 <br /> <br /> <br />