Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - February 2021.2

Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions Section 11.5. Terms and Uses Defined 11.4.3. Illuminated Signs

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

T ELECOMMUNICATION , S ATELLITE E ARTH S TATION A single or group of parabolic or dish antennas mounted to a support device that may be a pole or truss assembly attached to a foundation in the ground, or in some other configuration, including the associated separate equipment cabinets necessary for the transmission or reception of wireless communications signals with satellites. T ELECOMMUNICATION , S TRUCTURAL C APACITY Up to and not exceeding one hundred percent (100%) of the designed loading and stress capability of the telecommunication tower or support structure. T ELECOMMUNICATION , T OWER B ASE The foundation, usually concrete, on which the tower and other support equipment are situated. For measurement calculations, the tower base is that point on the foundation reached by dropping a perpendicular from the geometric center of the tower. T ELECOMMUNICATION , T OWER H EIGHT When referring to a tower or support structure, the vertical distance measured from the pre-existing grade level to the highest point of the tower, including any antenna, lighting, lightning rod or other affixed equipment. T ELECOMMUNICATION , U TILITY D ISTRIBUTION P OLE A structure that is designed for and used to carry lines, cables, or wires for telephone, cable television, electricity, or to provide lighting. T ELECOMMUNICATION , T RANSMISSION T OWER S TRUCTURE An electrical transmission structure that is designed for and used to carry high voltage overhead power lines. The term shall not include any utility distribution pole. T ELECOMMUNICATION , W IRELESS S UPPORT S TRUCTURE A new or existing structure, such as a monopole, lattice, or guyed tower that is designed to support or capable of supporting wireless facilities. A utility distribution pole or transmission tower structure is not a wireless support structure.

Morrisville, NC

February 1, 2021

Unified Development Ordinance

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