Define: Existing Structure

The meaning of “Existing Structure” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Existing Structure defined in a legal contract?

  • Existing Structure means any structure installed or approved for installation at the time a wireless services provider or infrastructure provider provides notice to a locality or the [department] of an agreement with the owner of the structure to locate equipment on that structure. This term includes any structure that is currently supporting or designed to support or capable of supporting the attachment of wireless facilities, such as towers, buildings, utility poles, light poles, flag poles, signs, and water towers. Seen in 31 SEC filings.
  • Existing Structure means any structure that is installed or approved for installation at the time a wireless services provider or wireless infrastructure provider provides notice to a [locality]. Seen in 26 SEC filings.
  • Existing Structure means a structure or facility used in connection with or to facilitate coal mining and reclamation operations for which construction began before a certain [date]. Seen in 22 SEC filings.
  • Existing Structure means a support structure that exists at the time a request for permission to place mobile service facilities on a support structure is filed with a political subdivision. Seen in 19 SEC filings.
  • Existing Structure means for floodplain management purposes, a structure which is in place before any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other improvement takes place. Seen in 14 SEC filings.
  • Existing Structure means a structure that was in existence prior to the adoption of this [schedule] under [the authority]. Seen in 12 SEC filings.
  • Existing Structure means a structure or facility used in connection with or to facilitate surface coal mining and reclamation operations for which construction begins prior to the approval of a [state program]. Seen in 11 SEC filings.
  • Existing Structure means a structure or facility used in connection with or to facilitate surface coal mining and reclamation operations for which construction begins prior to the approval of the [state program] or a [federal land program], whichever occurs first. Seen in 11 SEC filings.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Existing Structure means a structure that is already installed, or approved for installation at the time a [party] provides notice of an agreement to locate equipment on that structure.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Purchase or sale of property
  • Lease of premises
  • Installation of equipment or facilities
  • Construction or improvement project

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Existing Structure means a structure or facility used for specific operations prior to a predetermined date or the adoption of a relevant program.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Leasing or mining natural resources
  • Implementing a new operational program

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

  • Existing Structure means a supporting feature present at the time a request to place facilities on it is filed with a [political entity].

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Building public service facilities
  • Developing infrastructure projects

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 4

  • Existing Structure means a building or other construction in place before any improvement or alteration takes place.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Renovation or repair work
  • Building extension or addition
  • Commercial or residential construction

Relevant Sectors

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Existing Structure means a structure that is already installed, or approved for installation at the time a [party] provides notice of an agreement to locate equipment on that structure

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