Definitions for Telecommunications Rules

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Antenna. Any system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs, dishes, or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of wireless communications services signals. Aggregate Footprint. The area of space occupied by the telecommunications facilities, measured in square feet, including areas of exclusive use by the telecommunications carrier, but excluding areas for coaxial cable runs, conduit paths, utility, and access easements. City Property. All real property owned by the City and County of Honolulu, whether in fee ownership or other interest. Department. The department of information technology. Telecommunications Facilities. The plant, equipment, and property, including but not limited to pedestals, antennas, electronics, and other appurtenances used to transmit, receive, distribute, provide, or offer telecommunications. Telecommunications Service. The providing or offering for rent, sale, or lease, or in exchange for other value received, of the transmittal of voice, data, image, graphic and video programming information between or among points by wire, cable, fiber optics, laser, microwave, radio, satellite, or similar facilities, with or without benefit of any closed transmission medium. Type I Telecommunications Facility. Any telecommunications facility where the entire telecommunications facility is attached to or supported by any permanent building or other structure of the city located on the property on which the telecommunications facility is also located. Type II Telecommunications Facility. Any telecommunications facility that does not meet the definition of Type I Telecommunications Facility. Wireless Communications Services Facility. A privately owned cellular, paging, or broadband personal communications services facility that includes an antenna.