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electromagnetic waves between terrestrially and/or orbitally based uses. This
<br />definition shall include, but not be limited to, what are commonly referred to as
<br />satellite earth stations, TVROs (television receive only) and satellite microwave
<br />antennas and support structure thereof.
<br />Antenna, Short -Wave Radio Transmitting and Receiving. A wire, set of wires
<br />or a device, consisting of a metal, carbon fiber, or other electromagnetically
<br />conductive element used for the transmission and reception of radio waves used
<br />for short-wave and citizen band radio communications, and including the supporting
<br />structure thereof.
<br />Essential Services. The erection, construction, alteration, or maintenance by public
<br />utilities or municipal departments of underground or overhead telephone, gas, electrical,
<br />communication, water or sewer transmission, distribution, collection, supply or disposal
<br />systems including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, fire alarm
<br />boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants and other similar equipment and
<br />accessories in connection therewith for the furnishing of adequate service by such private
<br />or public utilities or municipal departments. Personal wireless service and commercial
<br />broadcasting antennas and towers shall not be considered an essential service.
<br />Secondary Use. A use of land or of a building or a portion thereof which is subordinate
<br />to and does not constitute the primary use of the land or building.
<br />Structure, Public. An edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built
<br />up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner which is owned or rented,
<br />and operated by a federal, state, or local government agency.
<br />Support Structure. Any building or other structure other than a tower which can be used
<br />for location of antennas.
<br />Tower: Any ground mounted pole, spire, structure, or combination thereof, including
<br />supporting lines, cables, wires, braces, masts, intended primarily for the purpose of
<br />mounting an antenna or similar apparatus above grade.
<br />Tower, Temporary Mobile. Any mobile tower, pole, or structure located on a trailer,
<br />vehicle, or temporary platform intended primarily for the purpose of mounting an antenna
<br />or similar apparatus for personal wireless services, which is commonly referred to as
<br />Cellular on Wheels (COW).
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