§ A. Definitions.

As used in this ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

(1)

Alternative tower structure: manmade trees, clock towers, bell steeples, light poles and similar alternative-design mounting structures that camouflage or conceal the presence of antennas or towers.

(2)

Antenna: any exterior apparatus designed for telephonic, radio, or television communications through the sending and/or receiving of electromagnetic waves.

(3)

FAA: the Federal Aviation Administration.

(4)

FCC: the Federal Communications Commission.

(5)

Governing authority: the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County.

(6)

Preexisting towers and antennas: the meaning set forth in article III, section A(4), of this ordinance.

(7)

Height: when referring to a tower or other structure, the distance measured from ground level at the base of the structure to the highest point on the tower or other structure, even if said highest point is an antenna.

(8)

Tower: any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas, including self-supporting lattice towers, guy towers, or monopole towers. The term includes radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers, common-carrier towers, cellular telephone towers, alternative tower structures, and the like.