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Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions
Section 11.5. Terms and Uses Defined
11.4.2. Exceptions and Variations
Morrisville, NC
June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance
Page 11-79
T
ELECOMMUNICATION
, M
ONOPOLE
A style of freestanding tower consisting of a single shaft usually composed
of two (2) or more hollow sections that attach to a tower base. This type
of tower is designed to support itself without the use of guy wires or other
stabilization devices. These facilities are mounted to a tower base that
rests on or in the ground or on a building’s roof. All cables and feed lines
shall be installed within the shaft of the tower (see graphic to the right).
T
ELECOMMUNICATION
, N
ON
-
CONCEALED
A wireless telecommunication facility that is readily identifiable as such and can be either freestanding
or attached.
T
ELECOMMUNICATION
, P
ANEL
A
NTENNA
An inconspicuous, relatively flat, square or rectangular antenna designed to be affixed to the wall of a
building or structure in order to receive and transmit signals from a telecommunication device.
T
ELECOMMUNICATION
, P
ERSONAL
W
IRELESS
S
ERVICE
Commercial mobile services, unlicensed wireless services, and common carrier wireless exchange access
services as defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
T
ELECOMMUNICATION
, P
UBLIC
S
AFETY
T
ELECOMMUNICATIONS
E
QUIPMENT
All telecommunication equipment utilized by a public entity for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the
citizens of the Town and operating within the designated frequency range and any future spectrum
allocations at the direction of the FCC.
T
ELECOMMUNICATION
, R
ADIO
F
REQUENCY
E
MISSIONS
Any electromagnetic radiation or other communications signal emitted from an antenna or antenna-
related equipment on the ground, tower, building, or other vertical projection.
T
ELECOMMUNICATION
, R
ADIO
F
REQUENCY
P
ROPAGATION
A
NALYSIS
Computer modeling to show the level of signal saturation in a given geographical area.
T
ELECOMMUNICATION
, R
EPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
The replacement or repair of any components of telecommunication facilities where the replacement is
identical to the component being replaced or for any matters that involve the normal repair and
maintenance of telecommunication facilities without the addition, removal or change of any of the
physical or visually discernable components or aspects of telecommunication facilities that will add to the
visible appearance of the facility as originally permitted, but does not constitute a modification to
telecommunication facilities.
T
ELECOMMUNICATION
, R
EPLACEMENT
See Telecommunication Facilities, Mitigation