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Section 4. Definitions. For purposes of this Ordinance, and where not inconsistent with the context of a particular section, the defined terms, phrases, words, abbreviations, and their derivations shall have the meaning given in thts section. When not inconsistent with the context, words in the present tense tnclude the future tense, words used In the plural number include words tn the singular number and words in the stngular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory, and not merely directory. "Accessory Facility or Structure" means an accessory facility or structure serving or being used in conjunction with Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, and located on the same property or lot as the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, including but not limited to, utility or transmission equipment storage sheds or cabinets. 2. "Applicant" means any Wireless service provider submitting an Application for a Conditional Use Permit for Wtreless Telecommunications Facfllttes. 3. "Application" means all necessary and appropriate documentation that an Applicant submits in order to receive a Conditional Use Permit for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. "Antenna" means a system of electrical conductors that transmit or recetve electromagnetic waves or radio frequency or other wireless signals. Such shall include, but not be limited to radio, television, cellular, pagtng, personal Telecommunications services (PCS), microwave Telecommunications and services not licensed by the FCC, but not expressly exempt from the County's siting, building and permitting authority. 5. "Co-location" means the use of a Tower or structure to support Antennae for the provision of wireless services without increasing the height of the Tower or structure. "Commercial Impracticability" or "Commercially Impracticable" means the inability to perform an act on terms that are reasonable in commerce; the cause or occurrence of which could not have been reasonably anticipated or foreseen and that jeopardizes the financial efficacy of the project. The inability to achieve a satisfactory financial return on investment or profit, standing alone, shall not deem a situation to be "commercial impracticable" and shall not render an act or the terms of an agreement "commercially impracticable". 7. "Completed Application" means an Application that contains all information and/or data necessary to enable an informed decision to be made with respect to an Application. 8. "Commission" means the County Commission of the County of Cabarrus. "Conditional Use Permit" means the official document or permtt by whmh an Applicant is allowed to construct and use Wireless Telecommunications Facflttles as granted or issued by the County. 10. "County" means Cabarrus County, North Carolina. 1 l. "FAA" means the Federal Aviation Administration, or its duly designated and authorized successor agency. Last Rews~on: 10/27/03 CMS Confidential & Proprietary 2