9288.3. - Satellite dish standards.

Since satellite dish antennas of any configuration have the important purpose of screening and/or transmitting communication or other signals from and/or to orbiting satellites, but also have an effect on property values, the level of attractiveness of the community and the public peace, safety and general welfare, the following standards shall be met for all installations of satellite dishes:

A.

All ground mounted dish antennas shall be located in the rear yard and conform to the following setbacks for accessory buildings:

Rear yard: Five (5) feet;

Side yard: Five (5) feet;

Maximum height: Fifteen (15) feet or the height of an adjacent building on the same lot, whichever is less.

All dish antennas shall not exceed a maximum of twenty-five (25) percent of the required rear yard setback.

B.

All roof mounted dish antennas shall be located in a roofwell or at a location screened by a parapet wall so as not to be seen from any adjacent streets; however, such antennas shall not exceed the height of the existing roof.

C.

All dish antennas shall be color coordinated to harmonize with the dominant background materials and colors.

D.

All accessory equipment related to dish antennas shall conform to the same provisions as the antennas.

E.

Satellite dishes located on parcels adjacent to public streets shall be screened from view to block sightlines from any point within such adjacent public streets.

F.

Prior to the installation of all satellite antennas, the location and design shall be subject to the approval of the director of planning and community development after an on-site inspection.

G.

The provisions of this section 9288.3. shall not be applied in such a manner as to preclude reception of signals by dish antennas.

Cross reference— Satellite dish standards, § 9394.1.