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(k) To manage the long-term use of the public right-of-way. This Ordinance establishes standards for the siting, design, permitting, construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, removal and replacement of communications facilities in recognition of applicable state and federal law. Sec. 33-231. - Definitions. For the purpose of this Article, the following words or phrases are defined below: (a) "Accessory equipment" means any equipment serving or being used as part of a wireless facility that is not an antenna or a pole. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, utility or transmission equipment, power supplies, generators, batteries, cables, equipment buildings, cabinets, storage sheds, shelters, vaults, or other structures. (b) "Agency" means the City's Public Works Agency. (c) "Antenna" means that part of a wireless facility designed to radiate or receive radio frequency signals. (d) "Base station" means the same as defined by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. § 1.40001(b)(1), as may be amended. (e) "Cell on Wheels" or "COW" means a portable self-contained wireless facility that can be moved to a location and set up to provide wireless services on a temporary or emergency basis. A COW is normally vehicle -mounted and contains a telescoping boom as the Antenna support structure. (f) "Concealment Elements" means any of the following: 1. Radio Frequency transparent screening. 2. Approved, specific colors. 3. Minimizing the size of the site. 4. Integrating the installation into existing utility infrastructure. 5. Installing new infrastructure that matches existing infrastructure in the area surrounding the proposed Site. 6. Controlling the installation location. (g) "Director" means the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency or a designee. (h) "Distributed Antenna System" or "DAS" means a network of spatially separated antennas (sometimes called "nodes") connected to a common source (sometimes called a "hub") by a transport medium, such as fiber optic cable, that provide wireless service within a specific geographic area. This definition includes, without limitation, DAS owned by one entity and shared by multiple providers. (i) "Eligible facilities request" means an application that qualifies for approval under the criteria set forth in Section 1455 of Title 47 of the United States Code and 47 C.F.R. § 1.40001. Ordinance No. NS -2954 Page 3 of 20