§ 58-2. Definitions.

(a)

Except as specifically defined herein, all words used in this chapter shall be as defined in The Latest Illustrated Book of Development Definitions (2007, Rutgers). Words not defined herein or in the above-referenced text shall be construed to have the meaning given by common and ordinary usage and shall be interpreted within the context of the sentence, section and article in which they occur.

(b)

For the purpose of this chapter, certain words or terms used herein shall be defined as follows:

(1)

The term "erected" includes the terms "constructed," "located" or "relocated."

(2)

The term "map" or "zoning map" means the zoning map of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia.

(3)

The term "parcel" includes the term "plot" or "lot."

(4)

The term "person" includes the terms "individuals," "firms," "partnerships," "corporations," "associations," "governmental bodies" and all other legal entities.

(5)

The term "used" or "occupied" includes the term "intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied."

(c)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Alternative tower structure means clock towers, bell towers, church steeples, light/power poles, electric transmission towers, manmade trees (without accessory buildings/structures), and similar natural or manmade alternative-design mounting structures that camouflage or conceal the presence of antennas or towers.

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

Co-location means the placement of the antennas of two or more service providers upon a single tower or alternative tower structure.

Department means the city department of planning and development.

FAA means the Federal Aviation Administration.

FCC means the Federal Communications Commission.

Geographic antenna placement area means the general vicinity within which the placement of an antenna is necessary to meet the engineering requirements of an applicant's cellular network or other broadcasting need.

Governing authority means the mayor, city council or a designee thereof of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia.

Height , when referring to a tower or other structure, means the distance measured from ground level to the highest point on the tower structure or appurtenance.

Preexisting towers and antennas means structures as set forth in section 58-3(d).

Public officer , as used in O.C.G.A. §§ 41-2-7 through 41-2-17, means the director of the city department of planning and development.

Scenic views means those geographic areas containing visually significant or unique natural features, as identified in the city comprehensive plan.

Tower means 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 "tower" includes radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers, common-carrier towers, cellular telecommunication towers, manmade trees (with accessory buildings/structures) and other similar structures.

Visual quality means the appropriate design, arrangement and location of tower structures in relation to the built or natural environment to avoid abrupt or severe differences.

(Ord. of 7-1-2012, § 108-32)