Sec. 153.602 - Definitions and acronyms.

For the purposes of this section, certain terms shall have meanings as follows:

ANTENNA. A device used to transmit and/or receive radio or electromagnetic waves such as but not limited to panel antennas, reflecting discs, panels, microwave dishes, whip antennas, directional and nondirectional antennas consisting of one or more elements, multiple antenna configurations, or other similar devices and configurations.

ANTENNA ARRAY. Two or more antennas having elements extending in one or more directions, and directional antennas mounted upon and rotated through a vertical mast or tower interconnecting the beam and antenna support, all of which are elements deemed to be part of the antenna.

APPLICANT. The owner(s) or the owner's agent of property upon which wireless communications facilities are proposed to be located. In instances where wireless communication facilities are proposed to be located on public right-of-way, the applicant is the carrier or entity which will operate the facility or the newly added components of the Facility upon its completion.

BASE STATION. The transmission equipment and non-tower support structure at a fixed location that enable FCC-licensed or authorized wireless communications between user equipment and a communications network. A "non-tower support structure" means any structure (whether built for wireless purposes or not) that supports wireless transmission equipment under a valid permit at the time the applicant submits its application.

CAMOUFLAGED or CONCEALED WCF. A wireless communications facility that (i) is integrated as an architectural feature of an existing structure such as (but not limited to) a cupola, or (ii) is integrated in an outdoor fixture such as (but not limited to) a flagpole; or (iii) uses a design and paint which mimics and is

con-sistent with nearby natural, or architectural features, or is incorporated into or replaces existing permitted facilities (including but not limited to stop signs or other traffic signs or freestanding light standards) so that the presence of the WCF is not readily apparent due to its design and/or color.

CARRIER. A wireless communications service provider licensed by the FCC and/or by the California Public Utilities Commission.

CODE. The Woodside Municipal Code.

COLLOCATION. The placement or installation of transmission equipment on an existing wireless tower or base station for the purpose of transmitting or receiving radio frequency signals for communications purposes.

CPUC. The California Public Utilities Commission.

DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM or DAS. A network of one or more antennas and related fiber optic nodes typically mounted to streetlight poles, or utility poles, which provide access and signal transfer for wireless service providers. A DAS also includes the equipment location, sometimes called a "hub" or "hotel" where the DAS network is interconnected with one or more wireless service provider's facilities to provide the signal transfer services.

FCC. The Federal Communications Commission.

OTARD ANTENNAS. Antennas covered by the "over-the-air reception devices" rule in 47 C.F.R., sections 1.4000 et seq., as may be amended or replaced from time to time.

OUTDOOR FIXTURE. Any wall (Excluding any retaining wall 18 inches or less in height), utility box, fence, gate, column, pillar, post, flag pole, light post or similar lighting fixture (excluding any standard mail box), either freestanding or incorporated into a fence or wall.

PLANNING DIRECTOR. The Director of the Planning Department of the Town of Woodside, California, or the designee of the Director.

PUBLIC PROPERTY. Property owned or under the control of the Town and specifically excludes the Town's rights-of-way. By way of example and not limitation, public property includes structures and outdoor fixtures owned by the Town, including those structures and fixtures in rights-of-way.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. The Director of Public Works of the Town of Woodside, California, or his or her designee.

RF or RF EMISSIONS. Radio frequency emissions.

RIGHT(S)-OF-WAY. The public streets and rights-of-way.

SECTION 6409(A). Section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, codified as 47 U.S.C. section 1455(a), as may be amended or interpreted in judicial or administrative decisions.

SECTION 6409(A) MODIFICATION. A collocation or modification of transmission equipment at an existing wireless tower or base station that does not result in a substantial change in the physical dimensions of the

existing wireless tower or base station. For the purposes of a Section 6409(a) Modification, the term "substantial change" means:

(1)

For wireless towers outside the public right-of-way:

(a)

The proposed collocation or modification increases the overall height more than ten percent or the height of one additional antenna array more than 20 feet (whichever is greater);

(b)

The proposed collocation or modification increases the width more than 20 feet from the edge of the wireless tower or the width of the wireless tower at the level of the appurtenance (whichever is greater); or

(c)

The proposed collocation or modification involves excavation outside the current boundaries of the leased or owned property surrounding the wireless tower, including any access or utility easements currently related to the site.

(2)

For wireless towers within the public right-of-way and for all base stations:

(a)

The proposed collocation or modification increases the overall height more than ten percent or ten feet (whichever is greater);

(b)

The proposed collocation or modification increases the width more than six feet from the edge of the wireless tower or base station; or

(c)

The proposed collocation or modification involves excavation outside the area in proximity to the structure and other transmission equipment already deployed on the ground.

(3)

For all proposed collocations and modifications:

(a)

The proposed collocation or modification involves more than the standard number of new equipment cabinets for the technology involved, but not to exceed four equipment cabinets;

(b)

The proposed collocation or modification would defeat the concealment elements of the support structure; or

(c)

The proposed collocation or modification violates a prior condition of approval, provided however that the collocation need not comply with any prior condition of approval that is inconsistent with the thresholds for a substantial change described in this section.

(d)

The proposed collocation or modification involves excavation outside of the existing leased or licensed area upon which the existing WCF sits, and/or excavation outside of the existing pad upon which ground mounted equipment is affixed. The thresholds and conditions for a "substantial change" described in this section are disjunctive—the violation of any individual threshold or condition results in a substantial change. The height and width thresholds for a substantial change described in this section are cumulative for each individual wireless tower or base station. The cumulative limit is measured from the physical dimensions of the original structure for base stations and all sites in the public rights-of-way, and from the smallest physical dimensions that existed on or after February 22, 2012, for wireless towers on private property.

SMALL CELL. A WCF which meets each of the following conditions:

(1)

The support structure or wireless tower on which the facility's antennas are mounted is:

(a)

Fifty feet or less in height;

(b)

No more than ten percent taller than adjacent structures; or

(c)

In the case of collocation, not extended to a height or more than ten percent above its height prior to the collocation; and

(2)

Each antenna is no more than three cubic feet in volume; and

(3)

All antenna equipment associated with the facility is cumulatively no more than 28 cubic feet in volume.

STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected that requires location on the ground or attached to something having location on the ground, but not including outdoor fixtures or hardscape. Examples of a

structure include, but are not necessarily limited to, any dwelling, building, accessory dwelling unit, garage, carport, tool house, green house, pool house, satellite dish antenna, solar collector panel, tree house or other play structure, swimming pool, tennis court, play court, and deck. For purposes of this section, the definition of "structure" does not include utility poles or any other pole or structure otherwise defined within this Section 153.602.

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. The physical, electrical and/or electronic equipment included within a wireless communications facility used to house, power, and/or process signals from or to the antenna or antennas but specifically excluding the base station.

SUPPORT STRUCTURE(S). A structure, outdoor fixture, tower, or utility pole capable of safely supporting a WCF, but does not necessarily include a wireless tower or base station.

TOLLING AGREEMENT. An agreement between the Town and an applicant proposing a new or modified WCF, which postpones the deadline to make a final determination on the permit application(s).

TOWN. The Town of Woodside, California.

TOWN COUNCIL. The Town Council of the Town of Woodside, California.

TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT. Any equipment that facilitates transmission for any FCC-licensed or authorized wireless communication service, including, but not limited to, radio transceivers, antennas and other relevant equipment associated with and necessary to their operation, including coaxial or fiber-optic cable and associated conduit housing, and regular and backup power supply.

UTILITY BOX. Any transformer, switch box, telephone, cable television box, service panel, meter or similar device, either ground-mounted or mounted to a support structure.

UTILITY POLE. A steel or wood pole or structure located in the rights-of-way and dedicated to use by one or more utility providers.

WHIP ANTENNA. An omni-directional antenna.

WIRELESS. Any FCC licensed or authorized communication service transmitted over frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY or WCF. A facility used to "provide personal wireless services" as defined at 47 U.S.C. section 332(c)(7)(C); or wireless information services provided to the public or to such classes of users as to be effectively available directly to the public via licensed or unlicensed frequencies; or wireless utility monitoring and control services; or any other FCC licensed or authorized service. A WCF does not include a facility entirely enclosed within a permitted building outside of the rights-of-way where the installation does not require a modification of the exterior of the building; nor does it include a device attached to a building, used for serving that building only and that is otherwise permitted under other provisions of the code. A WCF consists of an antenna or antennas, including, but not limited to, directional, omni-directional and parabolic antennas, base station, support equipment, and (if applicable) a wireless tower. It does not include the support structure to which the WCF or its components is attached. The term does not include mobile transmitting devices used by wireless service subscribers, such as

vehicle or hand held radios/telephones and their associated transmitting antennas, nor does it include other facilities specifically excluded from the coverage of this section.

WCF PERMIT. A Planning Department issued permit for a Wireless Communications Facility.

WIRELESS TOWER. Any structure built for the sole or primary purpose of supporting FCC-licensed antennas and their associated facilities. This does not include structures that were installed to replace or collocate upon existing power poles, light poles, energy transmission towers, or buildings. A support structure, which is modified or replaced to allow for the installation of transmission equipment, retains its prior use as its primary use, and the wireless use is only a secondary use thereof, even if the transmission equipment is the only attachment to the support structure.

(Ord. 2001-510, effective 6-7-01; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17; Am. Ord. 2018-596, § 2(Exh. A, § I), effective 10-26-18; Am. Ord. 2020-607, § 2(Exh. A), effective 3-26-20)