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• ORDINANCE 97- CITY OF ELK RIVER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 900. 08 AND 900.12 OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND PERMITTED, ACCESSORY AND CONDITIONAL USES IN THE AT (ANTENNA TOWER OVERLAY DISTRICT) CASE NO. 97- 7 The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Section 900.08 of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances titled "Definitions" is hereby amended by adding the following definitions: Antenna - Any structure or devise used for the purpose of collecting or transmitting electromagnetic waves, including but not limited to directional antennas, such as panels, microwave dishes, and satellite dishes, and omni- directional antennas, such as whip antennas. Commercial Wireless Telecommunication Service - Licensed commercial wireless telecommunication services including cellular, personal communication services (PCS), specialized mobilized radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobilized radio (ESMR), paging and similar services that are marketed to the general public. Public Utility - Persons, corporations or governments supplying gas, electric, transportation, water, sewer, or land line telephone service to the general public. For the purpose of this ordinance, commercial wireless telecommunication service facilities shall not be considered public utility uses, and are defined separately. Tower - Any ground or roof mounted pole, spire, structure, or combination thereof taller than 15 feet, including supporting lines, cables, wires, braces, and masts intended primarily for the purpose of mounting an antenna, meteorological device, or similar apparatus above grade. Section 2. Section 900.12 (19) of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances titled "Permitted, Accessory, and Conditional Uses" is hereby amended to read as follows. i