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40 <br />information to telecommunication providers when they are seeking to establish <br />their telecommunication networks in the County. <br />Microwave dish antenna - A dish-like antenna used to link wireless service sites <br />together by wireless transmission of voice or data. <br />Modification or Modify -The addition, removal, or change of any of the physical <br />and visually discernable components or aspects of a wireless facility or support <br />structure, such as antennas, cabling, equipment shelters, landscaping, fencing, <br />utility feeds changing the color or materials or any visually discernable <br />components vehicular access, parking and/or an upgrade or. change-out of <br />equipment for better or more modern equipment. Adding a new wireless carrier or <br />service provider to a wireless support structure as a collocation is a modification. <br />Monopole Wireless support structure - A telecommunication wireless support <br />structure consisting of a single pole or spire self supported by a permanent <br />foundation, constructed without guy wires and ground anchors. <br />Necessary -What is technologically required for the equipment to function as <br />desi nq ed by the manufacturer and that anything less will result in prohibiting or <br />acting in a manner that prohibits the provision of service as intended and <br />described in the application. <br />VIER -Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation. <br />Panel Antenna - An inconspicuous, relatively flat, square or rectangular antenna <br />designed to be affixed to the wall of a building or structure in order to receive and <br />transmit signals from a telecommunication device. <br />Personal Wireless Services ~PWS) or Personal Telecommunications Service <br />OPTS) shall have the same meaning as defined and used in the 1996 <br />Telecommunications Act. <br />Repairs and maintenance -The replacement or repair of any components of a <br />wireless facility where the replacement is identical to the component being <br />replaced or for any matters that involve .the normal repair and maintenance of a <br />wireless facility without the addition, removal or change of any of the physical or <br />visually discernable components or aspects of a wireless facility that will add to <br />the visible appearance of the facility as originally permitted, but does not <br />constitute a modification to a wireless facility or support structure. <br />Roofline -The overall ridgeline of the structure, not including cupolas, elevator <br />towers clock towers or other similar features. <br />Search ring -- The area within which a wireless support structure must be located <br />in order to meet service objectives of the wireless service provider using the <br />wireless facility or fireless support structure. <br />