18.51.030 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, phrases, and terms shall have the meanings set forth herein. Words not defined shall be given their common and ordinary meaning.
“Antenna” means those apparatus defined in 47 C.F.R. 1.6002(b), as may be amended or superseded, that are designed for the purpose of emitting radio frequency (RF) radiation, to be operated or operating from a fixed location pursuant to Commission 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 part 15 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
“Antenna equipment” 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 co-located on a structure is mounted or installed at the same time as such antenna.
“Co-location” means the location of two (2) or more wireless, hard wire, or cable communication facilities on a single support structure otherwise sharing a common location, or installation of a new cellular facility on an existing structure, whether such location has existing wireless communication facilities or was previously zoned for such use. Co-location shall also include the location of communication facilities with other existing structures, including but not limited to water tanks, light standards, power poles, and other utility facilities and structures.
“Equipment cabinet” means a cabinet or structure used to house equipment associated with a wireless, hard wire, or cable communication facility.
“FCC” means the Federal Communications Commission.
“Ground-mounted facility" means a monopole, tower or any associated structure or equipment installed or built for the sole or primary purpose of supporting FCC-licensed wireless communications facility antennas and their associated facilities.
“Monopole” means a single freestanding pole, post, or similar structure that is taller than fifteen (15) feet and designed to conceal antenna(s) and support equipment within its structure.
“Multipoint distribution service” means a microwave communication service that delivers video programming, data and/or voice communication directly to subscribers, including multichannel multipoint distribution series, instructional television fixed services, and local multipoint distribution services, or as defined by the Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 1.4000 of Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations and any interpretative decisions thereof issued by the FCC.
“Pole” means a single shaft of wood, steel or concrete, or other material capable of supporting any equipment which is mounted thereon.
“Service provider” means any authorized provider of wireless communication services.
“Small cell wireless facility” means a facility that meets all of the following conditions:
1. The facility meets one of the following mounting height requirements:
a. Mounted on structures fifty (50) feet or less in height, including antennas; or
b. Mounted on structures that are at most ten (10) percent taller than adjacent structures; or
c. Does not extend the height of the locating structures by more than fifty (50) feet, or by more than ten (10) percent, whichever is greater;
2. Each antenna associated with the deployment, excluding associated antenna equipment, is no more than three (3) cubic feet in volume;
3. All other wireless equipment associated with the structure, including the wireless equipment associated with the antenna and any pre-existing associated equipment on the structure, is no more than twenty-eight (28) cubic feet.
“Substantial change” means the following:
1. The mounting of the proposed antenna on the tower would increase the existing height of the tower by more than ten (10) percent, or by the height of one additional antenna array with separation from the nearest existing antenna not to exceed twenty (20) feet, whichever is greater, except that the mounting of the proposed antenna may exceed the size limits set forth in this subsection if necessary to avoid interference with existing antennas; or
2. The mounting of the proposed antenna would involve the installation of more than the standard number of new equipment cabinets for the technology involved, not to exceed four (4), or more than one new equipment shelter; or
3. The mounting of the proposed antenna would involve adding an appurtenance to the body of the tower that would protrude from the edge of the tower more than twenty (20) feet, or more than the width of the tower structure at the level of the appurtenance, whichever is greater, except that the mounting of the proposed antenna may exceed the size limits set forth in this subsection if necessary to shelter the antenna from inclement weather or to connect the antenna to the tower via cable; or
4. The mounting of the proposed antenna would involve excavation outside the current tower site, defined as the current boundaries of the leased or owned property surrounding the tower and any access or utility easements currently related to the site.
“Tower” means any ground- or roof-mounted pole, spire, structure, or combination thereof taller than fifteen (15) feet, including supporting lines, cables, wires, braces, and masts, intended primarily for the purpose of mounting wireless antenna and antenna equipment or similar apparatus above grade.
"Wireless communication facilities" means facilities regulated by the FCC that transmit and/or receive electromagnetic signals for cellular technology, personal communication services, enhanced specialized mobile services, paging systems, and radio and television broadcast transmission facilities. For the purposes of this definition, wireless communication facilities include antennas, microwave dishes, parabolic antennas, and all other types of equipment used in the transmission or reception of such signals; telecommunication towers or similar structures supporting said equipment; associated equipment cabinets and/or buildings; and all other accessory development. Wireless communication facilities also include amateur radio antenna structures that exceed thirty (30) feet in height, excluding government-operated public safety networks. Notwithstanding the above and for the purposes of this definition, wireless communications facilities do not include small cell wireless facilities as defined in this section.
“Zoning Administrator” means the Community Development Director or such person as may be appointed by the Community Development Director, whose powers and duties are established under Larkspur Municipal Code Chapter 18.06. (Ord. 1062 § 14, 2022; Ord. 1039 (part), 2019; Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 930 § 2, 2004)