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(e) Satellite Dish. A device incorporating a reflective surface that is solid, open mesh, or bar configured and is in the shape of a shallow dish, cone, horn, or cornucopia. Such device shall be used to transmit and/or receive radio or electromagnetic waves between terrestrially and/or orbitally based uses. This definition shall include, but not be limited to, what are commonly referred to as satellite earth stations, TVROs (television receive only) and satellite microwave antennas and support structure thereof. (f) Satellite Dish Height. The height of the antenna or dish measured vertically from the highest point of the antenna or dish when positioned for operation, to the top of the foundation which supports the antenna. (g) Short -Wave Radio Transmitting and Receiving. A wire, set of wires or a device, consisting of a metal, carbon fiber, or other electromagnetically conductive element used for the transmission and reception of radio waves used for short -wave and citizen band radio communications, and including the supporting structure thereof. (h) Secondary Use. A use of land or of a building or a portion thereof which is subordinate to and does not constitute the primary use of the land or building. (i) Structure, Public. An edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner which is owned or rented, and operated by a federal, state, or local government agency. 0) Support Structure. Any building or other structure other than a tower which can be used for location of antennas. (k) Tower. Any ground mounted pole, spire, structure, or combination thereof, including supporting lines, cables, wires, braces, masts, intended primarily for the purpose of mounting an antenna or similar apparatus above grade. (1) Tower, Temporary Mobile. Any mobile tower, pole, or structure located on a trailer, vehicle, or temporary platform intended primarily for the purpose of mounting an antenna or similar apparatus for personal wireless services, which is commonly referred to as Cellular on Wheels (COW). APARTMENT. A room or suite of rooms which is designed for, intended for, or used as a residence by a single family or an individual, and is equipped with cooking facilities. Includes dwelling unit and efficiency unit. APPLICANT. The person(s) whose name(s) are on an application as owner, their agent or person having legal control, ownership and/or interest in land for which the provisions of this ordinance are being considered or reviewed. ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY A facility that provides sleeping accommodations to one or more adult residents, and offering or providing, for a fee, one or more regularly scheduled health -related services or two or more regularly scheduled supportive services, whether offered or provided directly by the establishment or by another entity arranged for the establishment, as defined in M. S. § 144G. 12